The Balloon Council (EIN 680209873) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1991

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Edgar Buschbacher

Phone

3166888612

Tax Period

2022-10-01 to 2023-09-30

The Balloon Council, founded in 1991, is a small nonprofit that reported $144K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 67% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $269K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 87% operating deficit.

Mission

The Balloon Council is an organization of retailers, distributors and manufacturers, was formed in 1991 to educate consumers and regulators on the wonders of balloons and the proper handling of them.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $143,521

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $143,521

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $268,590

TOTAL EXPENSES $268,590

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$143,521	$437,791	-0.7%
Expenses	$268,590	$342,357	-0.2%
Net Income	$-125,069	$95,434	-2.3%

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

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
Dan Flynn	Chairman	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
James Plutt	Secretary	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Edgar Buschbacher	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Alejandro de la Garza	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gerardo Alarcon	Board Member	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
2023	$143,521	$268,590	No data	$-125,069
2022	$437,791	$342,357	$125,070	$95,434
2021	$337,098	$344,383	$29,635	$-7,285
2020	$310,338	$307,467	$36,920	$2,871
2019	$327,498	$343,200	$34,049	$-15,702
2018	$313,624	$299,764	$49,751	$13,860

The Balloon Council