National Buffalo Foundation (EIN 237077775) - 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

Legal Domicile

Phone

3076802624

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

National Buffalo Foundation is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $431K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $78K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

To be the major trusted funding source for bison research and education. To continue leadership by creating and strengthening partnerships to proactively enhance the future of the bison.

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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 $359,997

Program Service Revenue $21,220

Investment Income $49,326

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $430,543

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $344,472

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $349,312

Other Expenses $8,331

TOTAL EXPENSES $352,803

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$430,543	$363,516	+0.2%
Expenses	$352,803	$382,420	-0.1%
Net Income	$77,740	$-18,904	-5.1%

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

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
Joe Graham	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mimi Hillenbrand	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gail Griffin	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rod Sather	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Flocchini	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dick Gehring	Vice President	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Bud Flocchini	Treasurer	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Theresa Miskin	Secretary	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Roy Liedtke	President	1.00	Officer	$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	$430,543	$352,803	$1,671,219	$77,740
2023	$363,516	$382,420	$1,428,226	$-18,904
2022	$490,343	$521,195	$1,278,034	$-30,852
2021	$397,586	$456,134	$1,402,648	$-58,548
2020	$168,451	$31,652	$1,311,630	$136,799

National Buffalo Foundation