TRI-STATE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU IN

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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

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SUSAN BOLIN

Phone

8124730202

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

TRI-STATE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU IN, founded in 1985, is a small nonprofit that reported $675K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 37% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $640K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

TO BE A LEADER IN ADVANCING MARKETPLACE TRUST BY CREATING A COMMUNITY OF TRUSTWORTHY BUSINESSES, SETTING STANDARDS FOR MARKETPLACE TRUST, ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING BEST PRACTICES, CELETRATING MARKETPLACE ROLE MODELS, AND DENOUNCING SUBSTANDARD MARKETPALCE BEHAVIOR.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $543,756

THE TRI-STATE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, INC. OPERATES AND A PUBLIC SERVICE AGENCY DEVOTED TO THE PROTECTION OF THE CONSUMING PUBLIC AND THE VITALITY OF THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM. IT FOSTERS HIGH...

THE TRI-STATE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, INC. OPERATES AND A PUBLIC SERVICE AGENCY DEVOTED TO THE PROTECTION OF THE CONSUMING PUBLIC AND THE VITALITY OF THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM. IT FOSTERS HIGH STANDARDS OF RESPONSIBILITY IN BUSINESS PRACTICES AND SERVICES, AND ADVOCATES TRUTH IN ADVERTISING THROUGH VOLUNTARY REGULATION AND MONITORING ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN BUSINESS.

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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 $608,024

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $24,119

Other Revenue $42,842

TOTAL REVENUE $674,985

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $344,080

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $543,756

Other Expenses $295,671

TOTAL EXPENSES $639,751

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$674,985	$491,600	+0.4%
Expenses	$639,751	$587,724	+0.1%
Net Income	$35,234	$-96,124	-1.4%

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

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

$75,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SUSAN BOLIN	CEO/PRESIDEN	35.00	Officer	$75,000	$0	$75,000
REV ADRIAN BROOKS	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANE CHANDLER	CHAIR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAY FARABAUGH	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON FRANK	COUNSEL	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
GINGER HAPPE	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
DON HIDGON	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON HULSMAN	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
DON DECKER JR	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDSEY MCCOY	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM SCHRADER	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRETT SCHULTHEIS	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
CORTNEY PHILLIPS	VICE-CHAIR	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN SPENCER	SECRETARY	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL STUCKEY	TREASURER	N/A	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	$674,985	$639,751	$684,767	$35,234
2024	$491,600	$587,724	$624,853	$-96,124
2023	$457,556	$536,167	$640,274	$-78,611
2022	$472,914	$523,279	$707,187	$-50,365
2021	$583,139	$532,260	$793,242	$50,879
2020	$531,849	$503,448	$780,747	$28,401
2019	$579,447	$641,633	$708,316	$-62,186
2018	$621,462	$608,378	$728,795	$13,084