The Norris Institute

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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

P MARK GRAFF

Phone

3083458717

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

The Norris Institute, founded in 2006, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $12K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 93% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $30K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 163% operating deficit.

Mission

THE INSTITUTE EXISTS TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC STRENGTHS OF RURAL COMMUNITIES INCLUDING PROVIDING EDUCATION ON GEORGE NORRIS'S LEGACY WHICH ACCOMPLISHED THE ABOVE DURING HIS LIFETIME.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $802

PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF HISTORIC ARTIFACT - THE LATE SENATOR GEORGE NORRIS'S AUTOMOBILE

Program 2

Expenses: $247

MAINTENANCE OF NORRIS INSTITUTE PRAIRIE ARBORETUM

Program 3

Expenses: $28,415

MAINTENANCE OF NORRIS ALLEY COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE

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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 $9,865

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $193

Other Revenue $1,450

TOTAL REVENUE $11,508

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $796

Program Expenses $29,464

Other Expenses $30,260

TOTAL EXPENSES $30,260

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$11,508	$157,428	-0.9%
Expenses	$30,260	$23,293	+0.3%
Net Income	$-18,752	$134,135	-1.1%

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
P MARK GRAFF	TREASURER & DIRECTOR	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARGARET REPASS	PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRUCE MCDOWELL	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRUCE HOFFMAN	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYANT BROOKS	SECRETARY & DIRECTOR	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHAD GRAFF	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURIE SINNER	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
RANDY STRAMEL	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATHAN LEACH	DIRECTOR	1.0	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$11,508	$30,260	$1,066,928	$-18,752
2022	$157,428	$23,293	$1,085,183	$134,135
2021	$390,931	$44,769	$951,057	$346,162
2020	$73,554	$15,073	$604,948	$58,481
2019	$111,620	$6,644	$479,238	$104,976