THE PISTON FOUNDATION INC (EIN 854373512) - 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

2021

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JERRY CHARLUP

Phone

4756192395

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE PISTON FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $452K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 75% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

SEE SCH O

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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 $439,471

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $3,208

Other Revenue $9,210

TOTAL REVENUE $451,889

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $68,147

Salaries & Benefits $134,208

Fundraising Expenses $275,463

Program Expenses $148,385

Other Expenses $282,248

TOTAL EXPENSES $484,603

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$451,889	$258,541	+0.7%
Expenses	$484,603	$308,922	+0.6%
Net Income	$-32,714	$-50,381	-0.4%

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

$70,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MAYO SMITH	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLIFF FINK	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEX GREENE	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT PECKHAM	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF MASON	PRESIDENT & COO	40.00	Officer	$70,000	$0	$70,000
ROBERT MINNICK	CHAIRMAN	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JERRY CHARLUP	TREASURER	15.00	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	$451,889	$484,603	$99,005	$-32,714
2024	$258,541	$308,922	$138,937	$-50,381
2023	$428,356	$361,676	$189,319	$66,680
2021	$262,912	$56,810	$194,272	$206,102

THE PISTON FOUNDATION INC