PDF ASSOCIATION INC

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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

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DUFF JOHNSON

Phone

6174265900

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PDF ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 302% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $398K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

PDF ASSOCIATION, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION") IS A MASSACHUSETTS NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION AND A TRADE ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERED IN MASSACHUSETTS AND ORGANIZED:A) TO ADVANCE THE COMMON BUSINESS INTEREST OF ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PORTABLE DOCUMENT FORMAT ("PDF") TECHNOLOGY;B) TO SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR DISCUSSION, ADVANCEMENT, AND PROMOTION OF, EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT RELATED TO, AND RESEARCH INTO, COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS AND BEST PRACTICES OF PDF DEVELOPERS AND IMPLEMENTERS;C) TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT COMMUNICATION AMONG PDF DEVELOPERS AND IMPLEMENTERS WITH GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES AND STANDARD-SETTING BODIES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO SUCH ENTITIES;D) TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATION AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PDF DEVELOPERS AND IMPLEMENTERS; ANDE) TO ASSIST IN THE SETTING OF STANDARDS FOR PDF TECHNOLOGY

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,173,118 Revenue: $1,398,144

THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO SEEK CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENT ENTITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADVANCING THE INTERESTS OF THE PDF INDUSTRY.

Program 2

THE ORGANIZATION WILL BE ENGAGING IN PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES SUCH AS MEMBERSHIP DRIVES, LOBBYING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND CORPORATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AT THIRD PARTY EVENTS AND ITS OWN EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES TO BE CARRIED OUT PRIMARILY BY U.S. MEMBERS OF ADDS MEMBERS, CONSULTANTS INCLUDING ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD MEMBERS.

Program 3

THE ORGANIZATION WILL EXPAND ADDS'S EXISTING PRACTICE OF PROMOTING AND DISSEMINATING TECHNICAL STANDARDS, GUIDELINES AND BEST PRACTICE MATERIALS FOR THE PDF COMMUNITY, ADDS MEMBERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, INCLUDING - POTENTIALLY MATERIALS FOR SALE. THE ACTIVITIES WILL BE CARRIED OUT PRIMARILY BY U.S. MEMBERS OF ADDS, CONSULTANTS INCLUDING ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD MEMBERS. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES BY ADVANCING U.S. INDUSTRY AND REGULATORS' AWARENESS AND ADOPTION OF BEST PRACTICES IN PDF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION.

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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 $456,747

Program Service Revenue $1,398,144

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,854,891

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $219,480

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,173,118

Other Expenses $1,237,094

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,456,574

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,854,891	$460,977	+3.0%
Expenses	$1,456,574	$416,628	+2.5%
Net Income	$398,317	$44,349	+8.0%

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

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

$206,288

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DUFF JOHNSON	CLERK & TREASURER	12.00	Officer	$206,288	$0	$206,288
RAF HENS	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KENNETH SWOPE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DIETRICH VON SEGGERN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK GALLOT	DIRECTOR	1.00	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,854,891	$1,456,574	$539,989	$398,317
2022	$460,977	$416,628	$92,659	$44,349
2021	$444,888	$486,993	$47,388	$-42,105
2020	$471,891	$388,641	$84,555	$83,250