BACKING THE BLUE LINE INC (EIN 462002406) - 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

2013

Principal Officer

BETHANY DANNER

Phone

6129652591

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BACKING THE BLUE LINE INC, founded in 2013, is a micro nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $49K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 60% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $115K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 137% operating deficit.

Mission

BACKING THE BLUE LINE UNITES THE POWER OF MEMBERS AND THE GENEROSITY OF DONORS TO HONOR AND SUPPORT MINNEOSTA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, WIVES AND FAMILIES. WE MOBILIZE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, LABOR AND ASSISTANCE DURING TIMES OF ILLNESS OR WORK RELATED ACCIDENTS.

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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 $60,582

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $5,894

Other Revenue $-17,793

TOTAL REVENUE $48,683

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $18,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $85,241

Other Expenses $97,448

TOTAL EXPENSES $115,448

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$48,683	$120,267	-0.6%
Expenses	$115,448	$92,000	+0.3%
Net Income	$-66,765	$28,267	-3.4%

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

N/A

Volunteers

100

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
BETHANY DANNER	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GRETCHEN GIFFORD	VICE PRESIDE	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARINE STEFFENS	TREASURER	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY SCHWEIGERT	HEALTH & WEL	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KRIS BENYSEK	SECRETARY	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY BUZICKY	COMMUNITY EN	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANN VALENTO	FAMILY SUPPO	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDSAY DUPIC	MARKETING	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERICA URBINA	MEMBERSHIP	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANNA MCARTHUR	MEMORIAL ROS	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALECIA HOOPER	SOCIAL EVENT	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEL KOENEN	WELLNESS	1.00	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$48,683	$115,448	$552,830	$-66,765
2022	$120,267	$92,000	$563,237	$28,267
2022	$120,267	$92,000	$563,237	$28,267
2021	$63,610	$99,292	$608,597	$-35,682
2020	$75,259	$108,093	$616,604	$-32,834
2019	$348,773	$333,291	$546,105	$15,482
2018	$238,509	$190,718	$373,280	$47,791

BACKING THE BLUE LINE INC