PLANETARY SUNSHADE FOUNDATION (EIN 871564467) - 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

2021

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Morgan Goodwin

Phone

9148376559

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PLANETARY SUNSHADE FOUNDATION, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $262K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 1477% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $229K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

The Planetary Sunshade Institute advances the world's understanding of space based sunlight reflection. In order to engage with the question of 'should the world build a sunshade,' we help to answer the question of 'how could it be built?' To do this, we: Organize world experts, including aerospace engineers, climate scientists, and governance leaders. Participate in governance development by engaging with the forums developing climate and space policy. Develop research funding, working with donors to advance priority areas. Design a sunshade system, constantly improving our understanding of the likely technical pathway

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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 $261,957

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $261,957

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $94,546

Fundraising Expenses $16,733

Program Expenses $173,002

Other Expenses $134,507

TOTAL EXPENSES $229,053

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$261,957	$16,613	+14.8%
Expenses	$229,053	$19,013	+11.0%
Net Income	$32,904	$-2,400	-14.7%

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

$79,300

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Morgan Goodwin	Executive Director	40	Director	$79,300	$0	$79,300

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	$261,957	$229,053	$84,669	$32,904

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