VIDEOGAMES AND ESPORTS FOUNDATION (EIN 832788888) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRISTOPHER GAEDDERT

Phone

8169203016

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

VIDEOGAMES AND ESPORTS FOUNDATION, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $344K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 37% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $308K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

The VEF strives to create an inclusive, safe, and aspirational network of gaming communities for all. The VEF provides grants and scholarships to disenfranchised students, educators, game designers, streamers, and organizations in the gaming and esports industry.

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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 $344,359

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $344,359

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $287,727

Salaries & Benefits $14,416

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $287,727

Other Expenses $6,005

TOTAL EXPENSES $308,148

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$344,359	$546,090	-0.4%
Expenses	$308,148	$313,570	0.0%
Net Income	$36,211	$232,520	-0.8%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHRISTOPHER GAEDDERT	PRESIDENT	40.00	Highest	$10,000	$0	$10,000
MASON MULLENIOUX	CHAIRMAN	0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KRISTY CUSTER	VICE CHAIRMAN	0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL RUSSELL	TREASURER	0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER TURNER	SECRETARY	0	Officer	$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	$344,359	$308,148	$36,211	$36,211
2023	$546,090	$313,570	$246,034	$232,520
2022	$419,471	$98,023	$350,636	$321,448
2021	$238,645	$282,392	$29,301	$-43,747
2020	$259,520	$222,224	$60,154	$37,296

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