AMATEUR RADIO ON THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION (EIN 851185748) - 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

2020

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AMATEUR RADIO ON THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $214K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 897% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE AND OPERATE AMATEUR RADIO SYSTEMS ON THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION (ISS) & ELSEWHERE IN ORDER TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES IN THE AREAS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM) & TO SUPPORT ISS BACKUP COMMUNICATIONS.

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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 $198,605

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $15,763

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $214,368

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $7,739

Program Expenses $2,112,377

Other Expenses $2,136,909

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,136,909

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$214,368	$172,823	+0.2%
Expenses	$2,136,909	$1,993,269	+0.1%
Net Income	$-1,922,541	$-1,820,446	+0.1%

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

100

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
MARTY SCHULMAN	ASSOCIATE DIRECTORBOARD	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM HENDERSON	SECRETARYBOARD	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL JACKSON	TREASURERBOARD	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK BAUER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	35.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RANDY BERGER	DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
TANYA ANDERSON	DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONOFFICER	10.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$214,368	$2,136,909	$1,341,586	$-1,922,541
2022	$1,971,379	$1,993,269	$1,387,195	$-21,890
2021	$3,225,548	$1,870,460	$1,410,449	$1,355,088
2020	$57,000	$1,639	$55,361	$55,361

AMATEUR RADIO ON THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION