ASOMBRO INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION (EIN 850386047) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

1990

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Justin Van Zee

Phone

5755243334

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ASOMBRO INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $454K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $432K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

The Asombro Institute for Science Education is dedicated to increasing natural science literacy through engaging, place-based education programs. We provide hands-on education programs in classrooms, schoolyards, and outdoor venues like our Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park.

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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 $421,512

Program Service Revenue $18,715

Investment Income $12,624

Other Revenue $1,250

TOTAL REVENUE $454,101

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,230

Salaries & Benefits $304,506

Fundraising Expenses $11,695

Program Expenses $383,571

Other Expenses $123,735

TOTAL EXPENSES $432,471

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$454,101	$525,154	-0.1%
Expenses	$432,471	$387,952	+0.1%
Net Income	$21,630	$137,202	-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

Employees

Volunteers

103

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
Justin Van Zee	President	7	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Carrie Hernandez	Vice President	6	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Donna Yargosz	Secretary	6	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Sechrist	Treasurer	6	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Eugene Gant	Board member	4	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Williams	Board member	4	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
2025	$454,101	$432,471	$770,549	$21,630
2024	$525,154	$387,952	$748,919	$137,202
2023	$499,993	$398,944	$611,717	$101,049
2022	$414,592	$412,238	$492,866	$2,354
2021	$424,554	$392,016	$536,096	$32,538
2020	$452,174	$380,909	$479,770	$71,265

ASOMBRO INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION