The Brunson Foundation (EIN 954531132) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1995

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

James R DeBoard

Phone

3102287651

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The Brunson Foundation, founded in 1995, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $15.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 82% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $14.9M, a strong 94% operating margin.

Mission

Dedicated to animal welfare and ethical treatment of all animals. Also, dedicated to promoting human health through medical research and treatment. In addition, dedicated to advancing educational programs for young people.

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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 $10,900,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $4,947,374

Other Revenue $501

TOTAL REVENUE $15,847,875

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $812,970

Salaries & Benefits $81,976

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $894,946

Other Expenses $8,438

TOTAL EXPENSES $903,384

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$15,847,875	$88,517,477	-0.8%
Expenses	$903,384	$2,152,991	-0.6%
Net Income	$14,944,491	$86,364,486	-0.8%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
James R DeBoard	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Cynthia L DeBoard	President & CEO	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jaclyn M Kurzawa	Director	2.00	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
2024	$15,847,875	$903,384	$105,168,891	$14,944,491
2023	$88,517,477	$2,152,991	$90,224,400	$86,364,486
2022	$7,655	$5,146,133	$3,859,914	$-5,138,478
2021	$9,410,299	$693,913	$9,898,392	$8,716,386
2021	$10,310,299	$693,913	$9,898,392	$9,616,386
2020	$500,139	$498,188	$282,006	$1,951
2019	$388,009	$637,208	$280,055	$-249,199
2018	$487,172	$405,717	$529,254	$81,455

The Brunson Foundation