THE DEEP SPACE EXPLORATION SOCIETY

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2005

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MYRON BABCOCK

Phone

9073475330

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

THE DEEP SPACE EXPLORATION SOCIETY, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $303K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. The organization ran a surplus of $297K, a strong 98% operating margin.

Mission

FOSTER THE SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF SPACE THROUGH EDUCATION AND THE PROMOTION OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND THE APPLICATION OF STANDARDS. THIS INCLUDES: DISSEMINATING SPACE-RELATED INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC; SUPPORTING PRESENT AND FUTURE AMATEUR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND SPACE MISSIONS; ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS RELATED TO SCIENCE, TEHCNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) IN RELATED FIELDS INCLUDING ASTRONOMY, ASTROPHYSICS, ENGINEERING, COMMUNICATIONS, PHYSICS, AND SPACE-BASED TECHNOLOGY

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,633

The DSES members made numerous trips to the telescope site to upgrade, repair and prepare the equipment for radio Telescope observations and communications. The DSES Members made numerous full day...

The DSES members made numerous trips to the telescope site to upgrade, repair and prepare the equipment for radio Telescope observations and communications. The DSES Members made numerous full day trips to the Telescope site to perform radio astronomy observations and communications experiments.

Program 2

Expenses: $300

The DSES Judged the Colorado Springs Junior and Senior Regional science fair and sponsored 4 cash awards and certificates

Program 3

Expenses: $57

DSES Board members hosted a 2 day open house and demonstration event at the radio Telescope site for local and visiting guests

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $302,457

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $838

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $303,295

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $3,990

Other Expenses $6,279

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,279

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$303,295	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$6,279	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$297,016	N/A	N/A

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MYRON BABCOCK	PRESIDENT/TREASURER	11.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
FLOYD GLICK	SECRETARY	8.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM MILLER	VICE PRESIDENT	12.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DAN J LANE	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DONALD LATHAM	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD RUSSEL	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
RAYMOND UBRECKEN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	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
2022	$303,295	$6,279	$347,780	$297,016