RALPH BUCKNER FOUNDATION (EIN 203520425) - 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

2005

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RALPH BUCKNER JR

Phone

4234720821

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

RALPH BUCKNER FOUNDATION, founded in 2005, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $14K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 83% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $5K, a strong 37% operating margin.

Mission

TO ASSIST LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA AND TO FUND THE RALPH BUCKNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS ESTABLISHED AT TWO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

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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 $14,060

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $14,060

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,350

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $7,350

Other Expenses $1,567

TOTAL EXPENSES $8,917

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$14,060	$7,667	+0.8%
Expenses	$8,917	$8,500	+0.0%
Net Income	$5,143	$-833	-7.2%

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
BECKY BUCKNER	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARI BUCKNER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA HUNT	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
RALPH BUCKNER JR	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer 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
2025	$14,060	$8,917	$5,393	$5,143
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$32,170	$18,900	$1,083	$13,270
2022	$16,698	$18,709	$139,608	$-2,011
2021	$35,195	$39,247	$141,619	$-4,052
2020	$19,017	$29,285	$131,435	$-10,268

RALPH BUCKNER FOUNDATION