ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE PACIFIC (EIN 940294860) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

1889

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRIS FORD

Phone

4153371100

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE PACIFIC, founded in 1889, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $3.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

Improving science literacy through education and public outreach programs advancing the public understanding in the science and study of astronomy since 1889; collecting and publishing information concerning the science of astronomy.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,964,165

Program Service Revenue $292,137

Investment Income $297,122

Other Revenue $-114,556

TOTAL REVENUE $2,438,868

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,427,106

Fundraising Expenses $123,706

Program Expenses $2,244,769

Other Expenses $1,601,248

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,048,994

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,438,868	$2,370,757	+0.0%
Expenses	$3,048,994	$2,686,514	+0.1%
Net Income	$-610,126	$-315,757	+0.9%

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

$186,627

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LINDA SHORE retired Jan 2024	CEO	40.00	Officer	$174,290	$12,337	$186,627
Joycelin Craig	DIR.MBRS&COMMS	40.00		$118,332	$357	$118,689
Enrico Ramirez	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sunil Nagaraj	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Edna DeVore	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Derrick Pitts	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Dupree	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Abdul Dremali	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeffrey Bennett	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Kellery	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Kransy	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Lewicki	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Catherine Caouette	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Renee Rashid	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
M Katy Rodriguez Wimberly	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
James Negus	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS FORD Feb 2024-Sep 2024	INTERIM CEO	40.00	Officer	$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	$2,438,868	$3,048,994	$4,896,920	$-610,126
2023	$2,370,757	$2,686,514	$4,939,698	$-315,757
2022	$2,222,124	$2,192,501	$6,130,076	$29,623
2021	$2,444,548	$2,217,432	$5,482,594	$227,116
2020	$3,214,754	$2,162,226	$5,425,432	$1,052,528
2019	$4,268,365	$2,597,413	$4,216,453	$1,670,952
2018	$2,820,277	$3,034,539	$2,599,530	$-214,262

ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE PACIFIC