UNITED STATES BIOCHAR INITIATIVE

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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

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

THOMAS MILES

Phone

5037808185

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

UNITED STATES BIOCHAR INITIATIVE, founded in 2016, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $10K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 98% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $132K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 1158% operating deficit.

Mission

PROMOTE BIO CHAR PRODUCTION AND USE IN NORTH AMERICA

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $107,398

TECHNICAL AND MARKET SUPPORT THROUGH EDUCATION, NETWORKING AND DEMONSTATRION. USBI ASSIST GOVERNMENT AGENCIES PROMOTE BIOCHAR FOR HAZARDOUS FUELS REDUCTION AND SOIL IMPROVEMENT.

Program 2

Expenses: $956

COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION

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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 $453

Program Service Revenue $10,000

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $10,453

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $108,354

Other Expenses $131,539

TOTAL EXPENSES $131,539

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$10,453	$584,134	-1.0%
Expenses	$131,539	$567,598	-0.8%
Net Income	$-121,086	$16,536	-8.3%

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
THOMAS MILES	PRESIDENT	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN DRAPER	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
RON LARSON	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTIN TRIPPE	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSIAH HUNT	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES HEGBERG	VICE PRESIDE	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE CHAFFEE	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALBERT BATES	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ISABLE LIMA	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF WALDON	TREASURER	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DEBBIE ALLER	SECRETARY	N/A	Officer	$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	$10,453	$131,539	$25,822	$-121,086
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$443,169	$310,134	$278,818	$133,035
2022	$304,409	$321,704	$123,930	$-17,295