THE BLUESTEM FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC FREEDOM INC (EIN 811156636) - 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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

HOWARD BAULEKE

Phone

7856332977

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE BLUESTEM FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC FREEDOM INC, founded in 2015, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 406% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

SUPPORT EFFORTS TO EDUCATE POLICY MAKERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT WAYS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC FREEDOM AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL KANSANS.

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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 $1,380,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,380,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,375,169

Other Expenses $1,375,169

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,375,169

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,380,000	$272,500	+4.1%
Expenses	$1,375,169	$293,878	+3.7%
Net Income	$4,831	$-21,378	-1.2%

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

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
VICKI BUENING	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTI CROW	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HOWARD BAULEKE	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EMIL RAMIREZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE KANE	DIRECTOR	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$1,380,000	$1,375,169	$7,265	$4,831
2023	$272,500	$293,878	$2,434	$-21,378
2022	$2,126,200	$2,110,673	$23,812	$15,527
2020	$439,000	$419,168	$33,926	$19,832

THE BLUESTEM FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC FREEDOM INC