SOUTH DAKOTA BIOTECHNOLOGY COUNCIL

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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

JONI EKSTRUM

Phone

6052743714

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SOUTH DAKOTA BIOTECHNOLOGY COUNCIL, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $201K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $307K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 53% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SUPPORTERS OF SOUTH DAKOTA BIOTECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION TO MAKE TAX DEDUCTIBLE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $306,514

FAST GRANT - PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES THROUGH BIO-BASED RESEARCH, INVESTMENT, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, FUNDING, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, AND PROMOTION.

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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 $200,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $676

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $200,676

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $306,514

Other Expenses $306,514

TOTAL EXPENSES $306,514

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$200,676	$148,897	+0.3%
Expenses	$306,514	$270,245	+0.1%
Net Income	$-105,838	$-121,348	-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

$149,050

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARK STOWERS	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF HEIKES	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM JOHNSON	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY HERRMANN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURIE ANDERSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPH BAUSCH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY PODHRADSKY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATIE POHLSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMISON ROUNDS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL ENGEBRETSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUE LANCASTER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL SCHOLL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATHAN SCHOCK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BOBBIE TIBBETTS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEL USTAD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDDIE SULLIVAN	ADVISOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONI JOHNSON	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$149,050

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	$200,676	$306,514	$34,739	$-105,838
2023	$318,563	$129,013	$269,985	$189,550