THE PLANETARY SOCIETY (EIN 953423566) - 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

1979

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LARRY BROGAN

Phone

6267935100

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

THE PLANETARY SOCIETY, founded in 1979, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $5.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $7.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 39% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PLANETARY SOCIETY EMPOWERS THE WORLD'S CITIZENS TO ADVANCE SPACE SCIENCE AND EXPLORATION.

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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 $5,299,639

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $129,785

Other Revenue $-230,838

TOTAL REVENUE $5,198,586

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $28,540

Salaries & Benefits $3,750,153

Fundraising Expenses $1,328,618

Program Expenses $5,147,976

Other Expenses $3,447,087

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,225,780

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$5,198,586	$6,313,313	-0.2%
Expenses	$7,225,780	$7,509,258	0.0%
Net Income	$-2,027,194	$-1,195,945	+0.7%

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

$250,765

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LORNE TROTTIER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BIJAL HAYES-THAKORE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN LOGSDON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT PICARDO	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRITNEY SCHMIDT	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIPAK SRINIVASAN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN GRUNSFELD	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN GERACI	CHAIRMAN	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JAMES BELL	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
HEIDI HAMMEL	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM NYE	DIRECTOR AND CEO	20.00	Officer	$234,360	$16,405	$250,765
BETHANY EHLMANN	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LON LEVIN	TREASURER	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER VAUGHN	COO	40.00	Highest	$213,560	$26,821	$240,381
BRUCE BETTS	CHIEF SCIENTIST	40.00	Highest	$158,444	$23,462	$181,906
RICHARD CHUTE	CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$174,862	$26,684	$201,546
JIM SUH	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$180,696	$22,676	$203,372
CASEY DREIER	CHIEF OF SPACE POLICY	40.00	Highest	$164,784	$19,451	$184,235

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	$5,198,586	$7,225,780	$8,038,153	$-2,027,194
2023	$6,313,313	$7,509,258	$10,311,558	$-1,195,945
2022	$4,905,895	$6,232,294	$9,508,979	$-1,326,399
2021	$6,115,995	$5,391,946	$10,992,615	$724,049
2020	$4,344,184	$4,755,443	$10,610,266	$-411,259
2019	$12,815,765	$4,927,577	$10,679,224	$7,888,188
2018	$4,945,266	$4,885,055	$2,830,239	$60,211

THE PLANETARY SOCIETY