BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES

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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

1976

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ERIK SIETSEMA

Phone

4063782598

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES, founded in 1976, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $385K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES, INC. IS SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,749,063 Revenue: $2,264,160

BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES PROVIDES TRAINING, HABILITATION, GROUP HOMES, TRANSPORTATION, RESPITE, AND SUPPORTED LIVING FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED.

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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 $7,810

Program Service Revenue $2,262,333

Investment Income $45,070

Other Revenue $1,827

TOTAL REVENUE $2,317,040

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,587,733

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,749,063

Other Expenses $344,492

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,932,225

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,317,040	$2,304,973	+0.0%
Expenses	$1,932,225	$1,692,273	+0.1%
Net Income	$384,815	$612,700	-0.4%

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

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

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

$133,333

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ERIK SIETSEMA	PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN MARKEY	VICE PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE ROBERTSON	SECRETARY	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEE OPHUS	TREASURER	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TYCE BAHNMILLER	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMANTHA WEAVER	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEATHER PLENINGER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$61,110	$4,287	$65,397
MARGARET CLINE	TOP FINANCIAL MANAGER	40.00	Officer	$63,848	$4,088	$67,936

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	$2,317,040	$1,932,225	$3,814,475	$384,815
2024	$2,304,973	$1,692,273	$3,415,145	$612,700
2023	$1,863,371	$1,586,915	$2,780,952	$276,456
2022	$1,826,467	$1,581,826	$2,463,209	$244,641
2021	$1,967,236	$1,434,986	$2,437,234	$532,250
2020	$1,524,819	$1,494,306	$2,164,170	$30,513
2019	$1,537,601	$1,527,704	$1,896,422	$9,897
2018	$1,454,315	$1,477,697	$1,889,319	$-23,382