NORTH DAKOTA TRIBAL COLLEGE SYSTEM (EIN 450437573) - 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

1994

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DR TRACEY BAUER

Phone

7019891716

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

NORTH DAKOTA TRIBAL COLLEGE SYSTEM, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $538K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 30% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 90% operating deficit.

Mission

ADVANCING TRIBAL COLLEGES THROUGH COLLABORATION AND SHARED GOALS. NDTCS LEVERAGES THE HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE BY SHARING IDEAS AND BROADENING NETWORKS AND ALLIANCES, TOWARD IMPROVING STUDENTS' OUTCOMES.

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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 $416,046

Program Service Revenue $116,888

Investment Income $17

Other Revenue $4,648

TOTAL REVENUE $537,599

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $432,000

Salaries & Benefits $198,326

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $969,245

Other Expenses $391,362

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,021,688

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$537,599	$769,070	-0.3%
Expenses	$1,021,688	$299,144	+2.4%
Net Income	$-484,089	$469,926	-2.0%

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

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

$60,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DR LEANDER MCDONALD	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR TOMI KAY PHILLIPS	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR STEVEN SMITH	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR WANDA PARISIEN	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR TWYLA BAKER	MEMBER-AT-LA	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR TRACEY BAUER	EXECUTIVE DI	1.00	Officer	$60,000	$0	$60,000

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	$537,599	$1,021,688	$71,716	$-484,089
2024	$769,070	$299,144	$555,805	$469,926

NORTH DAKOTA TRIBAL COLLEGE SYSTEM