American Association of Suicidology

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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

1973

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LEEANN SHERMAN

Phone

2022372280

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

American Association of Suicidology, founded in 1973, is a community nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 41% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 28% operating deficit.

Mission

To recognize and encourage the study of suicide and suicide prevention and promote suicidology as a science and promote life saving services.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $5,840 Revenue: $206,371

AAS has various membership categories for professionals, community and students which receive benefits including discounted training fees, relevant scientific research and resources.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,681,544 Revenue: $1,203,279

AAS provides the latest educational information, resources and research to those involved in the field of suicidology and communities who work to serve those in suicide prevention and awareness.

Program 3

Expenses: $178,971 Revenue: $381,088

AAS provides trainings and certifications to individuals around the world on various topics, both in person and virtual, in the field of suicide awareness and prevention.

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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 $76,776

Program Service Revenue $1,790,738

Investment Income $52,074

Other Revenue $118,950

TOTAL REVENUE $2,038,538

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,074,355

Fundraising Expenses $88,737

Program Expenses $1,866,355

Other Expenses $1,532,793

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,607,148

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,038,538	$1,447,747	+0.4%
Expenses	$2,607,148	$2,007,356	+0.3%
Net Income	$-568,610	$-559,609	+0.0%

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

$390,334

Total Directors

$280,042

Key Employees

$219,344

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LEEANN SHERMAN	President CEO	40.00	Officer Director	$266,896	$2,229	$269,125
KATHERINE DELGADO	Chief Programs Info	40.00	Key Emp	$108,475	$0	$108,475
BONNIE BENETTI	Chief Finance Admin	40.00	Officer	$110,292	$0	$110,292
CHRISTOPHER COSENTINO	Chief Marketing	40.00	Key Emp	$110,869	$0	$110,869
TONY CODER	Chair	2.000	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAMELA MCKIE	Vice Chair	1.000	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JACQUE CHRISTMAS	Secretary	2.000	Officer Director	$10,917	$0	$10,917
WILLIAM HARRIS	Director	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM BRYNE	Director	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
BART ANDREWS - EST 10102023	Director	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY ALBELO - EXP 04232023	Director	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENN CARSON - EXP 04232023	Director	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
MOLLY KLOTE - EXP 12312023	Director	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNEMARIE MATULIS - EXP 04232023	Director	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRACEY OESER - EXP 04232023	Director	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATA SUYEMOTO -EXP 04232023	Director	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
DON WRIGHT	Treasurer	1.000	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TAMARA WRIGHT - EXP 03212023	Director	1.000	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,038,538	$2,607,148	$2,369,812	$-568,610
2022	$1,447,747	$2,007,356	$2,710,849	$-559,609
2021	$1,792,030	$1,860,211	$3,450,531	$-68,181
2020	$1,281,470	$1,282,017	$3,169,039	$-547
2019	$2,191,942	$1,780,194	$2,984,646	$411,748
2018	$1,601,192	$1,499,838	$2,447,566	$101,354