DEFENSE RESEARCH LABS

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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

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JAMIE HEADLEY

Phone

7023716432

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

DEFENSE RESEARCH LABS, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit that reported $286K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 65% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $363K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.

Mission

THE DRL MISSION IS TO INFORM AND ENABLE OUR CLIENTS BY DEVELOPING A FOUNDATION OF SUPPORT TO THE UNITED STATES THAT ENRICHES DEFENSE COMMUNITY DIALOGUE, KNOWLEDGE, AND CAPABILITIES. DRL'S FOCUS IS TO SUPPORT SOUND DECISIONMAKING FOR FUTURE APPROACHES TO OUR NATION'S MOST CHALLENGING DEFENSE PROBLEMS THROUGH RESEARCH, EXPERIMENTATION, EDUCATION, AND DEMONSTRATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $363,149

DRL'S MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY IS PROVIDING SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE (SME) PERSONNEL THROUGH INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL ACT (IPA) POSITIONS TO THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE STRATEGIC...

DRL'S MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY IS PROVIDING SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE (SME) PERSONNEL THROUGH INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL ACT (IPA) POSITIONS TO THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE STRATEGIC CAPABILITIES OFFICE. DRL HAS TWO SME POSITIONS WITH THE GOVERNMENT. THE DRL REVENUE STREAM COMES FROM GOVERNMENT CONTRACT REIMBURSEMENT AND ALL ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES ARE SALARY, PAYROLL, AND BENEFITS AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS EXPENSES ARE THOSE SUCH AS INSURANCE, ACCOUNTING, AND REQUIRED GOVERNMENT CUSTOMER COSTS.

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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 $286,383

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $286,383

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,000

Salaries & Benefits $341,327

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $363,149

Other Expenses $19,822

TOTAL EXPENSES $363,149

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$286,383	$812,782	-0.6%
Expenses	$363,149	$696,367	-0.5%
Net Income	$-76,766	$116,415	-1.7%

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

$25,000

Total Directors

$115,650

Key Employees

$193,610

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JAMIE HEADLEY	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer Director	$20,000	$5,000	$25,000
ANDREW HEADLEY	DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$75,400	$15,250	$90,650
JOAQUIN CRUZ	EMPLOYEE	40.00	Key Emp	$163,860	$29,750	$193,610

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	$286,383	$363,149	No data	$-76,766
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$285,822	$325,471	$70,551	$-39,649