OHIO SOYBEAN COUNCIL FOUNDATION (EIN 300269930) - 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

Principal Officer

KIRK MERRITT

Phone

6144763100

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

OHIO SOYBEAN COUNCIL FOUNDATION is a micro nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $40K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 88% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $142K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 252% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES DEDICATED TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF SOYBEAN PRODUCTION AND MARKETING PRACTICES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW USES OF SOYBEANS.

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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 $40,350

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $40,350

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $53,667

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $138,515

Other Expenses $88,322

TOTAL EXPENSES $141,989

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$40,350	$325,000	-0.9%
Expenses	$141,989	$142,519	0.0%
Net Income	$-101,639	$182,481	-1.6%

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

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
JERRY BAMBAUER	VICE CHAIRMA	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL BAYLISS	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CINDY LAYMAN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHAD WARNER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRK MERRITT	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	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
2025	$40,350	$141,989	$449,888	$-101,639
2024	$325,000	$142,519	$551,527	$182,481
2023	$92,879	$161,056	$369,046	$-68,177
2022	$113,250	$133,502	$437,223	$-20,252
2021	$65,000	$92,844	$457,475	$-27,844
2020	$142,825	$115,207	$485,319	$27,618
2019	$116,879	$147,793	$457,701	$-30,914

OHIO SOYBEAN COUNCIL FOUNDATION