NATIONAL STEM CELL FOUNDATION INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Paula Grisanti

Phone

5023798544

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

NATIONAL STEM CELL FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 84% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $7.1M represent 34 months of operating reserves.

Mission

NSCF funds adult stem cell and regenerative medicine research, connects children with limited resources to clinical trials for rare diseases, and underwrites a professional development program for middle school science teachers inspiring the next generation of stem pioneers nationwide.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,939,510 Revenue: $11,000

Accomplishments include development of a collaborative project between funded researchers on both coasts for a first-in-kind study of neurodegeneration on the international space station (ISS), the co-funding of advanced pet scan technology research with the National MS Society, and the design and development of a digital library of stem project-based science lessons made available free of charge for teachers, students and parents worldwide. Through a fund established at the Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy (PTCT) Program at Duke University, NSCF helps cover insurance deductibles and co-pays for children medically eligible to participate in potentially life-saving clinical trials for rare diseases when those out-of-pocket costs are beyond a family's means. Children from all over the United States and around the world travel to PTCT for access to clinical trials for rare, disabling and fatal diseases. These are children with no other treatment options and limited financial resources. NSCF founded and underwrites the National Stem Scholar Program for middle school science teachers inspiring the next generation of stem pioneers nationwide. NSCF partners with the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University to provide advanced stem training, national network building, "big idea" project support and yearlong mentoring for science teachers motivating students at the tipping point of lifelong science interest - middle school. There are currently 90 National Stem Scholars in 34 states impacting an estimated 160,000 middle school students in the United States by June 2025.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,336,614

Program Service Revenue $11,000

Investment Income $120,716

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,468,330

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $647,920

Salaries & Benefits $279,618

Fundraising Expenses $288,365

Program Expenses $1,939,510

Other Expenses $1,474,842

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,402,380

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,468,330	$1,340,918	+0.8%
Expenses	$2,402,380	$1,654,489	+0.5%
Net Income	$65,950	$-313,571	-1.2%

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

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$130,950

Total Directors

$100,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Paula Grisanti	CEO	50	Officer Director	$100,000	$0	$100,000
Diane Cornwell	Chief Financial Officer	3.00	Officer	$30,950	$0	$30,950
Michael Grisanti	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
John M Cranor III	Director	0.1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dennis Riggs	Secretary/Treasurer	0.5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Bruce S Wolff	Chairman	1.5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$2,468,330	$2,402,380	$7,486,803	$65,950
2023	$1,340,918	$1,654,489	$7,712,406	$-313,571
2022	$1,865,601	$2,380,812	$7,677,199	$-515,211
2021	$1,286,461	$1,371,416	$8,111,646	$-84,955
2020	$972,933	$1,120,439	$8,258,969	$-147,506
2019	$2,387,680	$2,718,607	$8,347,114	$-330,927
2018	$893,936	$1,074,901	$8,811,543	$-180,965