Bull City Fair Trade

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1992

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Rebecca Kyle

Phone

9192862457

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Bull City Fair Trade, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $255K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $307K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

Supporting low income artisans: Bull City Fair Trade reduces global poverty by providing low income artisans with a fair income by selling their handcrafts.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $248,218

Operation of Fair Trade Store: Bull City Fair Trade purchased $225,000 in handcrafts and food items substantially all of which were produced in many economically developing countries. A total of 32 volunteers donated about 889 hours worth $30,928 helping with sales and other tasks. As members of the Fair Trade Federation many of our suppliers commit to creating opportunities for marginalized producers, developing accountable relationships, ensuring safe working conditions, paying promptly and fairly, ensuring the rights of children, cultivating environmental stewardship, and respecting cultural identity. Other groups we work with follow fair trade practices. Our online store increases the geographical reach of our sales.

Program 2

Expenses: $15,026

Education Activities: Bull City Fair Trade holds Shop & Share events in which local organization have a shopping night and receive a percentage of the sales. In addition, through social media and...

Education Activities: Bull City Fair Trade holds Shop & Share events in which local organization have a shopping night and receive a percentage of the sales. In addition, through social media and in-store displays, the organization informed the public about the need for an economy of fair trade worldwide and the importance of sustainable development that is ecologically sound. Bull City Fair Trade serves as a cross-cultural resource for the Durham community.

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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 $34,343

Program Service Revenue $443

Investment Income $19

Other Revenue $220,244

TOTAL REVENUE $255,049

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $158,417

Fundraising Expenses $3,686

Program Expenses $263,244

Other Expenses $148,585

TOTAL EXPENSES $307,002

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$255,049	$255,050	0.0%
Expenses	$307,002	$301,821	+0.0%
Net Income	$-51,953	$-46,771	+0.1%

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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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

$57,324

Total Directors

$2,235

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Amy Bourret	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$50,338	$4,751	$55,089
Leta Loyd	Treasurer	4.00	Officer Director	$2,235	$0	$2,235
Steve Booth	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tim Hultzman	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Emeline Smith	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gale Adland	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Katie Peoples	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Teddie Brown	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rebecca Kyle	Board Chair	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jan Williams	Secretary Jan 24	1.00	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	$255,049	$307,002	$75,281	$-51,953
2023	$255,050	$301,821	$116,311	$-46,771
2022	$275,587	$295,043	$164,941	$-19,456
2021	$361,798	$288,612	$221,901	$73,186
2020	$189,039	$244,494	$155,578	$-55,455
2019	$266,214	$258,463	$135,439	$7,751