THE SHIELD FOUNDATION INC (EIN 883602717) - 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

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOHN SHIELDS JR

Phone

7034611801

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE SHIELD FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $808K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $892K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ASSIST FORMER COLLEGIATE STUDENT ATHLETES WITH THEIR TRANSITION TO A CAREER OUTSIDE OF ATHLETICS AND TO PROVIDE THEM WITH RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSIST AND SUPPORT THEIR PHYSICAL, BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR CONTINUING EDUCATION.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $807,873

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $807,873

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $552,554

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $802,278

Other Expenses $339,824

TOTAL EXPENSES $892,378

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$807,873	$933,998	-0.1%
Expenses	$892,378	$783,863	+0.1%
Net Income	$-84,505	$150,135	-1.6%

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

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

$339,584

Total Directors

$339,584

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DR TOM CARTER III	CEO/TREASURER	40.00	Officer Director	$300,000	$39,584	$339,584
JOHN SHIELDS SR	CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN SHIELDS JR	VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK EILERS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN W JORDAN III	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$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	$807,873	$892,378	$116,956	$-84,505
2023	$933,998	$783,863	$175,119	$150,135
2022	$435,438	$435,438	No data	No data

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