INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN RESEARCH (EIN 952579618) - 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

1968

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRENT MUCHOW

Phone

8059643540

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN RESEARCH, founded in 1968, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $54K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 66% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $143K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 166% operating deficit.

Mission

OPERATION OF THE SOUTH COAST RAILROAD MUSEUM

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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 $11,092

Program Service Revenue $24,918

Investment Income $10,173

Other Revenue $7,549

TOTAL REVENUE $53,732

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $59,101

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $143,142

Other Expenses $84,041

TOTAL EXPENSES $143,142

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$53,732	$157,070	-0.7%
Expenses	$143,142	$110,935	+0.3%
Net Income	$-89,410	$46,135	-2.9%

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

N/A

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
CHRIS ROYBAL	President	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB THOMAS	Vice President	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRENT MUCHOW	Treasurer	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAN PHILLIPS	Secretary	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NORM BOOK	Trustee	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY ARBUCKLE	Trustee	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN PROFANT	Trustee	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NOEL LANGLE	Trustee	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRUCE MORDEN	Trustee	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID PALMER	Trustee	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICK REEVES	Trustee	3.00	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	$53,732	$143,142	$1,049,464	$-89,410

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