TEMA FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

FRITZ DECKARD

Phone

5126571890

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

TEMA FOUNDATION, founded in 2023, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $62K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 182% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $29K, a strong 47% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENABLE THE PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT OF ENERGY MANAGERS AND RELATED FIELDS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $7,628 Revenue: $22,356

THE FOUNDATION STARTED ITS FIRST MAJOR CAMPAIGN, THE MY TEMA CAMPAIGN, TO SECURE MONTHLY DONATIONS FROM TEMA MEMBERS AND ALSO ACQUIRED TO FOUNDING EMERALD SPONSORS AT $10,000 OR MORE.

Program 2

Expenses: $22,000

THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THREE OF TEMA'S EVENTS WITH A PARTNERING SPONSORSHIP THAT ALLOWED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE OFFERED TO ATTENDEES WHO WORK FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES.

Program 3

Expenses: $1,000

THE FOUNDATION CREATED ITS FIRST SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS GOING INTO THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT FIELD - THE RICKY SHELTON SCHOLARSHIP.

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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 $22,356

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $39,673

TOTAL REVENUE $62,029

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $30,628

Other Expenses $32,928

TOTAL EXPENSES $32,928

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$62,029	$22,000	+1.8%
Expenses	$32,928	$10,193	+2.2%
Net Income	$29,101	$11,807	+1.5%

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

N/A

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
RICKY SHELTON	PRESIDENT - JAN TO JUL	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FRITZ DECKARD	PRESIDENT - AUG TO DEC	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM BROWN	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN SCHEETZ	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM SCRIVNER	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT YEILDING	MEMBER	1.00	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$62,029	$32,928	$40,908	$29,101