COLONIAL FLAG FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PAUL SWENSON

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

COLONIAL FLAG FOUNDATION, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $509K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $104K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

TO BRING PATRIOTISM, CIVIC EDUCATION, AND ISSUE AWARENESS TO COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE USE OF FLAG DISPLAYS LIKE THE HEALING FIELD AND FIELD OF HONOR PROGRAMS. TO HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS, UNITE COMMUNITIES, AND GENERATE FUNDS FOR LOCAL CHARITIES AND CAUSES, FOSTERING COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND VOLUNTEERISM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $396,052 Revenue: $379,593

In 2024, the Colonial Flag Foundation advanced its mission of honoring service and sacrifice by engaging volunteers, educating youth, and strengthening national and community partnerships.Supported 105 Field of Honor and Healing Field events, including 9 inaugural fields, displaying over 66,000 American flags honoring veterans, first responders, and hometown heroes.Events generated funds for PTSD treatment, housing, food assistance, and medical needs, while engaging thousands of volunteers and school-age students in civic education, history, and community service.Established a national partnership with the USO to support active-duty military through funding and global awareness.Created a scalable program with the National Exchange Club, tied to America 250 2026, raising funds and awareness for Child Abuse Prevention CAP centers nationwide.Partnered with Rotary, Exchange, Kiwanis, and other civic organizations to host events that expanded volunteer opportunities and advanced local charitable causes.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $496,920

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $12,459

TOTAL REVENUE $509,379

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $89,543

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $396,052

Other Expenses $315,554

TOTAL EXPENSES $405,097

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$509,379	$420,921	+0.2%
Expenses	$405,097	$493,833	-0.2%
Net Income	$104,282	$-72,912	-2.4%

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

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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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$79,856

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ELORA R BIRCHENOUGH	SECRETARY	035.00	Key Emp	$34,696	$0	$34,696
STACY ROGERS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	040.00	Key Emp	$19,877	$0	$19,877
MARY ELLEN SWENSON	OUT REACH DIRECTOR	015.00	Key Emp	$12,858	$0	$12,858
BRIDGET HUGHES	SEC/CUSTOMER SVC	040.00	Key Emp	$12,425	$0	$12,425
PAUL SWENSON	PRESIDENT	001.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH SWENSON	SECRETARY	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VALERIE KELLY	TREASURER	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH KERRY	LEGAL ADVISOR	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RON FOX	GOVT OUTREACH	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRENT ASHWORTH	HISTORIC ADVISOR	001.00	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
2024	$509,379	$405,097	$29,962	$104,282
2023	$420,921	$493,833	$53,379	$-72,912
2022	$498,475	$550,309	$35,165	$-51,834
2021	$512,586	$593,550	$56,516	$-80,964
2020	$290,966	$341,982	$23,862	$-51,016
2019	$328,273	$375,022	$9,172	$-46,749
2018	$352,261	$355,468	$37,224	$-3,207