NORTHWEST KANSAS TECHNICAL COLLEGE ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION INC (EIN 237046877) - 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

1964

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BEN SCHEARS

Phone

7858903641

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

NORTHWEST KANSAS TECHNICAL COLLEGE ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1964, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 59% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $346K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE NORTHWEST KANSAS TECHNICAL COLLEGE, GOODLAND, KS PROGRAMS, AND STUDENTS ATTENDING SAID INSTITUTION. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO MAKE FUNDS RECEIVED BY CONTRIBUTIONS/GIFTS AVAILABLE FOR FINANCIAL AID FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED AT THE COLLEGE.

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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 $962,385

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $21,804

Other Revenue $229,286

TOTAL REVENUE $1,213,475

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $756,538

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $756,538

Other Expenses $111,385

TOTAL EXPENSES $867,923

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,213,475	$764,889	+0.6%
Expenses	$867,923	$591,883	+0.5%
Net Income	$345,552	$173,006	+1.0%

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

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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

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
KARA SCHIELDS	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN SCHEARS	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRENNA HENRY	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARA DAISE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHERINE FRANKLIN	VICE PRESIDE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT LOFTIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISSA SEXSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALAN TOWNSEND	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYCE COLE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALISSA JAMES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
OURA GARRETT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSH DECHANT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK OTTER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHAN SPELLMIER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRAVIS DAISE	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$1,213,475	$867,923	$1,474,472	$345,552
2023	$764,889	$591,883	$1,058,189	$173,006
2022	$602,263	$497,956	$906,622	$104,307
2021	$545,178	$589,486	$944,917	$-44,308

NORTHWEST KANSAS TECHNICAL COLLEGE ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION INC