BIODESIGN CHALLENGE INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PAUL RUBERY

Phone

9179691653

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BIODESIGN CHALLENGE INC, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $296K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $346K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

BIODESIGN CHALLENGE IS AN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT INTRODUCES STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO EMERGING BIOTECHNOLOGIES AND ASKS THEM TO EXPLORE, THROUGH THE LENSES OF ART AND DESIGN, HOW THESE TECHNOLOGIES MIGHT BE USED TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE, EQUITABLE FUTURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $277,726 Revenue: $296,222

THROUGHOUT THE SPRING, OUR ORGANIZERS WORK WITH HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE TEACHERS TO DESIGN CURRICULA; PARTNER PARTICIPATING CLASSROOMS WITH EXPERT MENTORS IN STEM, ART, AND DESIGN; AND SUPPORT...

THROUGHOUT THE SPRING, OUR ORGANIZERS WORK WITH HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE TEACHERS TO DESIGN CURRICULA; PARTNER PARTICIPATING CLASSROOMS WITH EXPERT MENTORS IN STEM, ART, AND DESIGN; AND SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH RESOURCES AND MENTORSHIP AS THEY DEVELOP THEIR PROJECTS. EACH JUNE, PARTICIPANTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC GATHER AT OUR ANNUAL SUMMIT WHERE STUDENTS SHOWCASE THEIR RESEARCH AND PROTOTYPES IN FRONT OF AN ESTEEMED JURY MADE UP OF INDUSTRY AND ACADEMIA PROFESSIONALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. ALUMNI OF THE PROGRAM ENTER THE WORKFORCE WITH A DEEP ETHOS IN INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION, ENVIRONMENTALLY-FOCUSED DESIGN, AND EQUITY-CENTERED SYSTEMS DESIGN. TEAMS PROTOTYPE NEW IDEAS IN MEDICINE, TEXTILES, BEAUTY, FOOD, MANUFACTURING, AND MORE. BIODESIGN CHALLENGE BRIDGES ART, DESIGN, AND BIOTECH TO HELP DEVELOP THE FIRST GENERATION OF PROFESSIONALS THAT CROSS DISCIPLINES, ANTICIPATE PROMISES AND PITFALLS, AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC IN DIALOGUE ABOUT THE BROADER IMPLICATIONS OF EMERGING BIOTECH.AS PART OF OUR SUPPORT FOR PARTICIPANTS, WE CONNECT TEAMS WITH OPPORTUNITIES WITH MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, INVESTORS, AND ACCELERATOR PROGRAMS. THROUGH THESE CONNECTIONS PROJECTS HAVE BOTH EVOLVED INTO STARTUP COMPANIES AND EXHIBITS AT VENUES AROUND THE WORLD, INCLUDING LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL, MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, DUTCH DESIGN WEEK, NYCXDESIGN, MIT MEDIA LAB, TECH MUSEUM OF INNOVATION, RISD BIODESIGN EXHIBITION, FIT MUSEUM, THE GREGG, AMONG OTHERS. TEAMS HAVE ALSO GONE ON TO WIN PRESTIGIOUS PRIZES LIKE THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHASING GENIUS AWARD AND INTERNATIONAL BIOART AND DESIGN AWARD.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $188,230

Program Service Revenue $92,816

Investment Income $15,176

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $296,222

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $196,565

Fundraising Expenses $22,874

Program Expenses $277,726

Other Expenses $149,330

TOTAL EXPENSES $345,895

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$296,222	$356,602	-0.2%
Expenses	$345,895	$440,206	-0.2%
Net Income	$-49,673	$-83,604	-0.4%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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

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

$95,968

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ORKAN TELHAN	BOARD PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALISON IRVINE	BOARD TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL GRUSHKIN	BOARD SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL RUBBERY	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$95,968	$0	$95,968

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
2025	$296,222	$345,895	$482,586	$-49,673
2024	$356,602	$440,206	$525,780	$-83,604
2023	$478,564	$414,005	$579,618	$64,559
2022	$493,641	$432,399	$496,942	$61,242
2021	$527,191	$439,102	$455,883	$88,089
2020	$426,105	$340,409	$359,860	$85,696
2019	$468,904	$281,858	$254,380	$187,046
2019	$219,283	$50,470	$250,313	$168,813