THE JOHN BUCK COMPANY FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOHN A BUCK II

Phone

3129939800

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE JOHN BUCK COMPANY FOUNDATION, founded in 2002, is a micro nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $8K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 99% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $112K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 1366% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE JOHN BUCK COMPANY FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CHICAGO AREA ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PROGRAMS ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, AND HAVE A STRONG EMPHASIS ON EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $16,701

COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT: 10 GRANTS WERE DISTRIBUTED FOR COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT PURPOSES AND INTENTIONS FOR GRANTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $13,620

EDUCATION: 11 GRANTS WERE DISTRIBUTED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND INTENTIONS FOR GRANTS.

Program 3

Expenses: $5,500

CHILD WELFARE: 2 GRANT WAS DISTRIBUTED FOR CHILD WELFARE PURPOSES AND INTENTIONS FOR GRANTS.

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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 $7,625

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $7,625

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $36,321

Salaries & Benefits $50,456

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $36,321

Other Expenses $24,982

TOTAL EXPENSES $111,759

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$7,625	$592,454	-1.0%
Expenses	$111,759	$419,421	-0.7%
Net Income	$-104,134	$173,033	-1.6%

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

N/A

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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
JOHN A BUCK II	DIRECTOR/CEO	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELO SACCAMENO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM PRESS	DIRECTOR	1.00	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	$7,625	$111,759	$373,123	$-104,134
2023	$592,454	$419,421	$499,501	$173,033
2022	$528,407	$366,956	$302,972	$161,451
2021	$622,813	$519,598	$161,836	$103,215
2020	$26,216	$69,899	$76,269	$-43,683
2019	$778,647	$759,046	$131,204	$19,601
2018	$732,992	$766,744	$150,260	$-33,752