KANSAS WHEAT COMMISSION RESEARCH FOUNDATION (EIN 453680579) - 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

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JUSTIN GILPIN

Phone

7855390255

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

KANSAS WHEAT COMMISSION RESEARCH FOUNDATION, founded in 2011, is a micro nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $98K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $127K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 30% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND FUND SCIENTIFIC WHEAT RESEARCH, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE THE FUNDING OF SCIENTIFIC WHEAT RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT ARE AWARDED GRANTS BY THE KANSAS WHEAT COMMISSION.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $80,132

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $17,443

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $97,575

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $30,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $63,116

Program Expenses $63,556

Other Expenses $41,672

TOTAL EXPENSES $126,672

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$97,575	$105,470	-0.1%
Expenses	$126,672	$141,645	-0.1%
Net Income	$-29,097	$-36,175	-0.2%

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

$185,661

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DEREK SAWYER	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEAVE CLANTON	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RON SUPPES	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY ARMSTRONG	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID SPEARS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA SCHEMM	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERNIE MINTON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYSON HAVERKAMP	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUSTIN GILPIN	CEO	2.00	Officer	$0	$32,340	$185,661

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$97,575	$126,672	$6,302,362	$-29,097
2023	$105,470	$141,645	$5,608,200	$-36,175
2022	$1,485,296	$146,818	$5,094,927	$1,338,478
2021	$460,304	$98,216	$4,475,253	$362,088
2020	$1,720,455	$127,567	$3,501,341	$1,592,888
2019	$41,560	$191,678	$1,888,607	$-150,118

KANSAS WHEAT COMMISSION RESEARCH FOUNDATION