OPENSKY POLICY INSTITUTE (EIN 453327969) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ROSEMARY OHLES

Phone

4024380382

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

OPENSKY POLICY INSTITUTE, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $470K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

OPENSKY POLICY INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO USE RESEARCH, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AND COALITION-BUILDING TO ADVANCE EVIDENCE-BASED POLICIES THAT IMPROVE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL NEBRASKANS.

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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 $1,777,580

Program Service Revenue $1,751

Investment Income $77,272

Other Revenue $665

TOTAL REVENUE $1,857,268

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $90,000

Salaries & Benefits $995,251

Fundraising Expenses $111,915

Program Expenses $1,108,975

Other Expenses $281,697

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,386,948

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,857,268	$1,601,126	+0.2%
Expenses	$1,386,948	$1,286,404	+0.1%
Net Income	$470,320	$314,722	+0.5%

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

$170,760

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ROSEMARY OHLES	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY PEDERSON	PRESIDENT ELECT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC REZNICEK	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS RODGERS	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR LISSETTE ALIAGA-LINARES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY BEXTEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY CAMPBELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAMMY DAY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR JAMAR DORSEY SR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CURT FRIESEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JORDAN COLWELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLAUDE BERRECKMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BUEY RAY TUT	DIRECTOR AS OF 10/18/24	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA FIRESTONE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$149,247	$21,513	$170,760
CONSTANCE KNOCHE	EDUCATION POLICY DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$124,754	$18,045	$142,799
TIFFANY MILONE	DEPUTY DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$109,000	$19,668	$128,668

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
2024	$1,857,268	$1,386,948	$2,961,159	$470,320
2023	$1,601,126	$1,286,404	$2,343,951	$314,722
2022	$1,109,497	$1,095,490	$2,039,491	$14,007
2021	$1,072,633	$1,055,719	$1,977,382	$16,914
2020	$1,041,773	$904,847	$1,991,760	$136,926
2019	$1,519,210	$846,056	$1,847,728	$673,154
2018	$1,335,806	$706,318	$1,164,417	$629,488

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