GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY FOUNDATION (EIN 953374645) - 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

1978

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DAVID PRIMES

Phone

2134730879

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY FOUNDATION, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

TO SUPPORT & PROMOTE THE GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,923,313

Program Service Revenue $23,215

Investment Income $88,102

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,034,630

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $852,653

Salaries & Benefits $1,150,647

Fundraising Expenses $404,605

Program Expenses $1,476,612

Other Expenses $351,367

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,354,667

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$2,034,630	$1,876,983	+0.1%
Expenses	$2,354,667	$2,740,296	-0.1%
Net Income	$-320,037	$-863,313	-0.6%

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

$139,373

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DANISH KHAN	PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EVE HABERFIELD	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TRICIA NELSON	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID PRIMES	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANA BARGHOUTI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TERRI BLOOMGARDEN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDRE BORMANIS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINA DEL VILLAR	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ETHAN ELLER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
IRFAN FURNITUREWALA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALAN KAYE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VICKE SELK	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICH SEMLER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GRADY SMITH	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMIRA SOHAIL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JORDAN STERNLIEB	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MCKINLEY TENNYSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES WILMOT	BOARD MEMBER (THRU 03/2025)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH GREENWAY	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF 03/2025)	40.00	Officer	$118,307	$21,066	$139,373
BENJAMIN ROUDENIS	DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	40.00	Highest	$129,659	$13,982	$143,641
TROY POWERS	PROGRAM PRODUCTION ENGINEER	40.00	Highest	$101,254	$10,454	$111,708

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	$2,034,630	$2,354,667	$2,408,739	$-320,037
2024	$1,876,983	$2,740,296	$2,706,486	$-863,313
2023	$3,665,677	$2,442,842	$3,508,059	$1,222,835
2022	$1,729,095	$1,648,453	$2,279,624	$80,642
2021	$2,113,210	$1,144,353	$2,601,941	$968,857
2020	$993,493	$1,825,639	$1,634,635	$-832,146
2019	$4,646,756	$3,529,022	$2,253,399	$1,117,734
2018	$2,538,513	$2,737,066	$1,451,085	$-198,553

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