BLAZING TREES (EIN 814656224) - 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

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

James Harvey

Phone

7729859478

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BLAZING TREES, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $861K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 45% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $759K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

1. We manage designated funds for support raising missionaries so they can focus on their calling. 2. We counsel discouraged leaders working in challenging ministry contexts. 3. We innovate discipleship resources to help leaders accomplish their strategic goals. 4. We coach leaders in missions fundraising and establishing healthy support networks. 5. We send generous gifts to support missionaries that align with our values and mission.

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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 $849,125

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $5,497

Other Revenue $6,300

TOTAL REVENUE $860,922

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $64,135

Salaries & Benefits $449,696

Fundraising Expenses $79,840

Program Expenses $591,674

Other Expenses $244,760

TOTAL EXPENSES $758,591

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$860,922	$593,964	+0.4%
Expenses	$758,591	$503,977	+0.5%
Net Income	$102,331	$89,987	+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

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

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

$25,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
James Harvey	Chief Executive Officer	40.00	Highest	$92,000	$0	$92,000
Kyle Frohock	Chief Financial Officer	20.00	Officer	$25,000	$0	$25,000
Mark Harvey	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joey Garner	Trustee Chairman	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Matthew Hendley	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chuck Yungkurth	Trustee	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	$860,922	$758,591	$468,122	$102,331
2024	$593,964	$503,977	$365,791	$89,987
2023	$462,823	$410,468	$282,662	$52,355
2022	$364,407	$295,373	$221,402	$69,034
2021	$301,167	$242,212	$152,367	$58,955
2020	$238,858	$197,236	$93,412	$41,622

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