INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MESOPOTAMIAN AREA STUDIES (EIN 953217524) - 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

1977

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

William Jack Kessler

Phone

8052983532

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MESOPOTAMIAN AREA STUDIES, founded in 1977, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $151K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 82% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $303K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 101% operating deficit.

Mission

Archaeology, history, and language 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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $148,998

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,727

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $150,725

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $166,000

Salaries & Benefits $18,000

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $288,951

Other Expenses $119,338

TOTAL EXPENSES $303,338

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$150,725	$858,998	-0.8%
Expenses	$303,338	$254,768	+0.2%
Net Income	$-152,613	$604,230	-1.3%

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

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

$18,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Federico Buccellati	Deputy Director	10	Officer	$18,000	$0	$18,000
Giorgio Buccellati	Trustee and Director	30	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ernestine S Elster	Trustee and Secretary	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
W Jack Kessler	Chairman of Board of Trustees	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Alex Martin	Trustee	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Martin Sheen	Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marilyn Kelly-Buccellati	Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Allison Woram	Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Abigail Kessler	Treasurer	1	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
2023	$150,725	$303,338	$512,764	$-152,613
2022	$858,998	$254,768	$665,377	$604,230

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MESOPOTAMIAN AREA STUDIES