Topeka Cemetery Association

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1877

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Chris Hutton

Phone

7852334132

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Topeka Cemetery Association, founded in 1877, is a small nonprofit that reported $391K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $965K represent 30 months of operating reserves.

Mission

Cemetery operation

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $428,078

The Topeka Cemetery Association meets the needs of the community by making available for purchase lot space, markers, and vaults. In addition, burial services are available. Finally, a substantial...

The Topeka Cemetery Association meets the needs of the community by making available for purchase lot space, markers, and vaults. In addition, burial services are available. Finally, a substantial amount of time and money is spent maintaining and beautifying the grounds.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $307,745

Program Service Revenue $55,531

Investment Income $21

Other Revenue $27,249

TOTAL REVENUE $390,546

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $182,437

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $428,078

Other Expenses $245,641

TOTAL EXPENSES $428,078

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$390,546	$499,873	-0.2%
Expenses	$428,078	$398,994	+0.1%
Net Income	$-37,532	$100,879	-1.4%

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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Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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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

$52,399

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Lisa Ford	ManagerSuperintendent	40.00	Key Emp	$52,399	$0	$52,399
Chris Hutton	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Susan Duffy	Board member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dennis Hintz	Board member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dale Cushinberry	Board member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andy Grittman	Board member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Christian Kramer	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Caroll Glotzbach	Board member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Stephanie Schuttera	Board member	2.00	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	$390,546	$428,078	$983,314	$-37,532
2024	$499,873	$398,994	$980,812	$100,879
2023	$356,761	$345,386	$852,193	$11,375
2022	$331,396	$369,590	$789,723	$-38,194
2021	$426,357	$390,154	$919,401	$36,203
2020	$323,523	$340,056	$869,213	$-16,533
2019	$327,819	$364,501	$842,420	$-36,682
2018	$312,818	$332,661	$834,084	$-19,843