SUNFLOWER SOARING FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ROBERT HINSON

Phone

5152910089

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SUNFLOWER SOARING FOUNDATION, founded in 2013, is a micro nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $79K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 37% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $76K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND TRAINING TO TEACH YOUTH AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SPORT OF SOARING, TO FOSTER NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION IN THE SPORT OF SOARING SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AWARDED ANNUALLY TO A YOUTH AGE 14-22 YEARS TO PROVIDE FUNDS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN GLIDER PILOT LICENSES THAT FACILITATE PARTICIPATION, GROWTH, AND DEVELOPMENT IN ALL PHASES OF...

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AWARDED ANNUALLY TO A YOUTH AGE 14-22 YEARS TO PROVIDE FUNDS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN GLIDER PILOT LICENSES THAT FACILITATE PARTICIPATION, GROWTH, AND DEVELOPMENT IN ALL PHASES OF SOARING FLIGHT. IN 2023 SUNFLOWER SOARING FOUNDATION AWARDED 2 SCHOLARSHIPS AND PAID OUT A TOTAL OF 360

Program 2

Expenses: $69,280

ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING THE SUNFLOWER GLIDERPORT FOR USE IN THE SPORT OF SOARING AND ACCESS TO THE PUBLIC FOR GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $19,818

Program Service Revenue $15,913

Investment Income $37,342

Other Revenue $6,365

TOTAL REVENUE $79,438

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $360

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $69,280

Other Expenses $75,880

TOTAL EXPENSES $76,240

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$79,438	$57,870	+0.4%
Expenses	$76,240	$123,182	-0.4%
Net Income	$3,198	$-65,312	-1.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ROBERT HINSON	DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT	002.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TONY CONDON	MEMBER	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE DAVIS	DIRECTOR	000.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB BLANTON	DIRECTOR	000.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT GONITZKE	DIRECTOR	000.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRK BITTNER	DIRECTOR/SECRETARY	001.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID PAULY	DIRECTOR	000.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT RIPPY	DIRECTOR/TREASURER	002.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$79,438	$76,240	$2,398,403	$3,198
2022	$57,870	$123,182	$2,232,229	$-65,312
2021	$57,376	$81,705	$2,515,680	$-24,329
2021	$57,376	$81,705	$2,515,680	$-24,329
2020	$143,577	$49,993	$2,428,522	$93,584
2019	$285,711	$53,799	$2,325,312	$231,912
2018	$69,562	$34,925	$2,074,611	$34,637