German Studies Association

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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

1976

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Margaret Menninger

Phone

7372748692

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

German Studies Association, founded in 1976, is a small nonprofit that reported $492K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $552K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

The Multi-and Interdisciplinary association of scholars focused on German, Austrian, and Swiss history, literature, culture studies, political science and economics, promotes research and study of Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $418,036

Publishes a scholarly journal German Studies Review three time per year. Held its annual conference in Atlanta GA.

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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 $251,292

Program Service Revenue $194,777

Investment Income $40,120

Other Revenue $5,925

TOTAL REVENUE $492,114

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $66,350

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $418,036

Other Expenses $485,232

TOTAL EXPENSES $551,582

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$492,114	$466,223	+0.1%
Expenses	$551,582	$513,406	+0.1%
Net Income	$-59,468	$-47,183	+0.3%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
David Meola	Treasurer	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Damani Partridge	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sara Hall	Past President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
David Imhoof	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Todd Herzog	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Paul Lerner	Board Member	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Denise Phillips	Board Member	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Faye Stewart	Board Member	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Vance Byrd	Board Member	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Heather Morrison	Board Member	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Christine Rinne	Board Member	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Katharina Gerstenberger	Ex Officio NV	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lorna McCarron	Student Member	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Margaret Menninger	Executive Director	20.00	Officer Highest	$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	$492,114	$551,582	$1,034,460	$-59,468
2024	$466,223	$513,406	$979,306	$-47,183
2023	$507,944	$552,489	$997,447	$-44,545
2022	$448,525	$504,790	$937,114	$-56,265
2021	$475,400	$333,623	$1,170,074	$141,777
2020	$500,675	$406,777	$1,030,353	$93,898
2019	$504,574	$533,373	$851,714	$-28,799
2018	$413,710	$497,368	$771,359	$-83,658