FRIENDS OF NACHUSA GRASSLANDS

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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

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BERNIE BUCHHOLZ

Phone

7084069894

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FRIENDS OF NACHUSA GRASSLANDS, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $709K, a strong 71% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF FRIENDS OF NACHUSA GRASSLANDS IS TO BUILD ENDOWMENTS THAT WILL HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF NATURAL AREAS OF MANAGEMENT, STAFF AND OPERATING EXPENSES; CONDUCT AND ENCOURAGE STEWARDSHIP; LAND PROTECTION ANDSUPPORT EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY; AND FUND LAND ACQUISTION AT THE PRESERVE. OVER 96% OF INCOME IS EXPENDED ON ACHIEVING THOSE GOALS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $230,901

TO FUND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, NACHUSA OPERATIONS, AND SUPPORT OTHER CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS.

Program 2

TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION.

Program 3

LAND PROTECTION

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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 $940,980

Program Service Revenue $24,302

Investment Income $7,697

Other Revenue $27,160

TOTAL REVENUE $1,000,139

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $90,878

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $230,901

Other Expenses $199,988

TOTAL EXPENSES $290,866

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,000,139	$973,326	+0.0%
Expenses	$290,866	$298,034	0.0%
Net Income	$709,273	$675,292	+0.1%

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

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
BERNIE BUCHHOLZ	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE CARR	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEATHER HERAKOVICH	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETTY HIGBY	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC KINGERY	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY MEIER	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE SAXTON	VICE PRESIDE	5.00	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	$1,000,139	$290,866	$7,595,844	$709,273
2024	$973,326	$298,034	$5,451,125	$675,292
2023	$790,673	$266,596	$4,406,370	$524,077
2022	$683,923	$258,282	$3,574,960	$425,641
2021	$872,526	$173,487	$3,488,019	$699,039
2020	$523,039	$248,777	$2,240,491	$274,262
2019	$510,773	$185,876	$1,943,114	$324,897