AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BUCERIUS INC

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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

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KARL GEERCKEN

Phone

2122109471

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BUCERIUS INC, founded in 2006, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $19K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 65% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $53K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 173% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ADVANCE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, PROMOTING DIALOGUE ACROSS LAW AND BUSINESS DISCIPLINES AND STRENGTHENING THE COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN GERMANY AND THE UNITED STATES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $33,434 Revenue: $0

THE ORGANIZATION ESPECIALLY FOCUSES ON EVALUATING CANDIDATES FOR POTENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ZEITSTIFTUNG AND THE BUCERIUS LAW SCHOOL. THE ORGANIZATION...

THE ORGANIZATION ESPECIALLY FOCUSES ON EVALUATING CANDIDATES FOR POTENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ZEITSTIFTUNG AND THE BUCERIUS LAW SCHOOL. THE ORGANIZATION ESPECIALLY FOCUSES ON EVALUATING CANDIDATES FOR POTENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ZEITSTIFTUNG AND THE BUCERIUS LAW SCHOOL. IN 2023, THE ORGANIZATION GRANTED $32,000 IN HEIDSIECK SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 8 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS TO THE ZEIT STIFTUNG. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO REVIEW AND MANAGE THE PROCESS OF EVALUATING POTENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AND EVALUATED AND SOUGHT FUNDING FOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $19,312

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $19,312

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $32,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $1,068

Program Expenses $33,434

Other Expenses $20,628

TOTAL EXPENSES $52,628

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$19,312	$54,755	-0.6%
Expenses	$52,628	$45,367	+0.2%
Net Income	$-33,316	$9,388	-4.5%

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

N/A

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
KARL GEERCKEN	PRESIDENT & TREASURER	3.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID W DETJEN	CO-CHAIR & SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES J HANKS JR	CO-CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MANUEL HARTUNG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NINA LEMMENS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WOLFGANG F STURM	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
2023	$19,312	$52,628	$662,882	$-33,316
2022	$54,755	$45,367	$649,713	$9,388
2021	$44,894	$54,728	$781,894	$-9,834
2020	$54,917	$43,126	$787,063	$11,791
2019	$94,374	$63,669	$742,334	$30,705
2018	$131,365	$172,379	$669,862	$-41,014
2018	$131,365	$168,443	$669,862	$-37,078