Bluestem Communications

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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

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Susan Malter

Phone

3127540402

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

Mission

The Organization researches, designs, implements, and evaluates communication and education strategies for environment causes. The Organization partners with other nonprofit organizations, coalitions, and agencies to improve their internal and external communications to advance their environmental goals. The Organization is funded by contributions from the general public, private foundations, and governmental agencies.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,032

Bluestem Communications is dedicated to protecting our natural resources through compelling communications and strong coalitions. We research, design, implement and evaluate communication and...

Bluestem Communications is dedicated to protecting our natural resources through compelling communications and strong coalitions. We research, design, implement and evaluate communication and education strategies to connect existing personal values to environmental causes. Our work motivates targeted audiences--like homeowners, business owners and elected officials--to value the role healthy ecosystems play in sustaining quality of life and to take action to protect and restore Earth's naturalresources. We partner with other nonprofit organizations, coalitions and agencies to improve their internal and external communications to advance their environmental goals.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $0

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,032

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,032

Other Expenses $3,529

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,561

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$4,561	$15,815	-0.7%
Net Income	N/A	$-15,815	N/A

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
Susan Malter	Chair	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Patrick Williams	Treasurer	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Theresa Salus	Secretary	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
2021	No data	$4,561	No data	No data
2020	No data	$15,815	$4,561	No data
2019	$52,611	$15,336	$43,492	$37,275
2018	$315,183	$592,615	$20,336	$-277,432