BIOGENERATOR

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DONN RUBIN

Phone

3146156355

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BIOGENERATOR, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $6.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 41% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $10.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 56% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ADVANCE ST. LOUIS' REGIONAL PROSPERITY BY CULTIVATING A THRIVING BIOSCIENCES SECTOR. BIOGENERATOR PURSUES THIS MISSION BY PRODUCING FOR THE REGION A ROBUST PIPELINE OF SUCCESSFUL BIOSCIENCE COMPANIES AND ENTREPRENEURS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $5,861,356

AS PART OF ITS PROOF OF CONCEPT PURPOSE, BIOGENERATOR ASSISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH MEET THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF BIOGENERATOR BY PROVIDING GUIDANCE/FEEDBACK ON BUSINESS STRATEGIES, PRESENTATIONS, BUSINESS PLANS, FUND-RAISING STRATEGIES, CORPORATE PARTNER NEGOTIATIONS, INTRODUCING COMPANIES TO HIGH QUALITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS AND ASSISTING IN PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS, BUDGETS AND TIMELINES. BIOGENERATOR FUNDED SERVICES TO 26 COMPANIES IN 2023.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,825,668 Revenue: $735,058

BIOGENERATOR CREATED A 17,150 SQUARE FOOT LAB FACILITY WHICH IS MADE AVAILABLE TO CLIENT COMPANIES OR ENTREPRENEURS IN THE PRE-COMPANY/EARLIEST PHASES OF COMMERCIALIZATION TO ESTABLISH LABORATORY...

BIOGENERATOR CREATED A 17,150 SQUARE FOOT LAB FACILITY WHICH IS MADE AVAILABLE TO CLIENT COMPANIES OR ENTREPRENEURS IN THE PRE-COMPANY/EARLIEST PHASES OF COMMERCIALIZATION TO ESTABLISH LABORATORY OPERATIONS AND INITIATE PROOF OF CONCEPT STUDIES WITHOUT HAVING TO RAISE THE CAPITAL REQUIRED TO PURCHASE MOST EQUIPMENT AND RENT LABORATORY SPACE.

Program 3

Expenses: $1,056,966

A SUBSET OF BIOGENERATOR STAFF PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND MENTORING TO PROSPECTIVE AND INEXPERIENCED ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE INTENTION OF EQUIPPING THE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE TO...

A SUBSET OF BIOGENERATOR STAFF PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND MENTORING TO PROSPECTIVE AND INEXPERIENCED ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE INTENTION OF EQUIPPING THE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE TO SUCCESSFULLY DEVELOP A TECHNOLOGY AND BRING THAT BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM, WHILE STILL ACTIVE, IS INTEGRATED IN ALL AREAS OF BIOGENERATOR SUPPORT.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,800,634

Program Service Revenue $661,989

Investment Income $319,542

Other Revenue $73,069

TOTAL REVENUE $6,855,234

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,491,617

Fundraising Expenses $147,005

Program Expenses $9,608,781

Other Expenses $8,208,609

TOTAL EXPENSES $10,700,226

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$6,855,234	$11,680,607	-0.4%
Expenses	$10,700,226	$8,827,082	+0.2%
Net Income	$-3,844,992	$2,853,525	-2.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$906,566

Total Directors

$1,183,620

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DONN RUBIN	BOARD MEMBER/CHAIR/SEC/TREAS	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$113,834	$683,365
ERIC GULVE	BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$42,444	$223,201
CHRISTINA GREEN	VP OF FINANCE AND HR	4.00	Director	$0	$53,199	$277,054
CHARLIE BOLTEN	SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT (THRU 11/2023)	40.00	Highest	$0	$62,224	$354,382
MATT HELMS	SENIOR DIRECTOR	1.00	Highest	$0	$52,595	$206,795
CRYSTAL WINKELER	VICE PRESIDENT	40.00	Highest	$0	$65,852	$347,686
ALLISON MAYER	PRINCIPAL	1.00	Highest	$0	$37,282	$173,540

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$6,855,234	$10,700,226	$14,317,570	$-3,844,992
2022	$11,680,607	$8,827,082	$19,077,646	$2,853,525
2021	$5,980,621	$6,594,633	$18,228,648	$-614,012
2020	$7,836,598	$6,644,994	$12,999,049	$1,191,604
2019	$6,488,066	$6,128,481	$11,046,114	$359,585
2018	$7,749,587	$5,271,783	$16,415,268	$2,477,804