BLACK BEAR SOLAR INSTITUTE CORPORATION (EIN 272957238) - 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

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Robert E Harris

Phone

8659192274

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BLACK BEAR SOLAR INSTITUTE CORPORATION, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $180K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $483K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 168% operating deficit.

Mission

Black Bear Solar Institute is founded to research and demonstrate evolving concepts and technologies through a living laboratory of resilient communities which embody a healthy balance of human, animal, environmental and economic needs.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $180,072

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $180,072

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $130,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $182,883

Other Expenses $352,999

TOTAL EXPENSES $482,999

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$180,072	$149,382	+0.2%
Expenses	$482,999	$335,407	+0.4%
Net Income	$-302,927	$-186,025	+0.6%

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
Robert E Harris	President	20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lisa L Stewart	Vice President	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary-Joyce B Harris	Secretary	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jennifer J Baldy	Treasurer	5	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	$180,072	$482,999	$901,270	$-302,927
2024	$149,382	$335,407	$1,209,113	$-186,025
2023	$160,877	$10,960	$1,385,375	$149,917
2022	$193,898	$14,135	$1,239,383	$179,763
2021	$75,786	$12,409	$1,064,225	$63,377
2020	$104,110	$40,153	$1,008,613	$63,957
2019	$107,577	$281,711	$1,048,651	$-174,134

BLACK BEAR SOLAR INSTITUTE CORPORATION