WHITE BUFFALO LAND TRUST

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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

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

STEVE FINKEL

Phone

8058862035

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WHITE BUFFALO LAND TRUST, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $480K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

WHITE BUFFALO LAND TRUST PRACTICES, PROMOTES, AND DEVELOPS SYSTEMS OF REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE FOR LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND GLOBAL IMPACT.WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE EVOLUTION OF LAND STEWARDSHIP AND THE REDESIGN OF OUR FOOD SYSTEM TO DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE CLIMATE, BIODIVERSITY, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND FOOD SECURITY CHALLENGES THAT WE FACE TODAY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,680,271 Revenue: $260,095

WE ESTABLISHED THE 1,000-ACRE CENTER FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AT THE JALAMA CANYON RANCH IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. THE CENTER IS A DEMONSTRATION, LEARNING, AND TEACHING HUB FOR THE...

WE ESTABLISHED THE 1,000-ACRE CENTER FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AT THE JALAMA CANYON RANCH IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. THE CENTER IS A DEMONSTRATION, LEARNING, AND TEACHING HUB FOR THE EVOLUTION OF LAND STEWARDSHIP AND PARTICIPATING IN THE SOLUTIONS TO THE CLIMATE, BIODIVERSITY, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND FOOD SECURITY CHALLENGES THAT WE FACE TODAY.

Program 2

WE HAVE INFLUENCED MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON OVER 119,000 ACRES OF LAND THROUGH OUR CONSULTING AND TRAINING PROGRAMS.

Program 3

WE HAVE DIRECTLY ENGAGED 2,039 COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ANOTHER 16,000+ THROUGH OUR OPT-IN DIGITAL COMMUNITY.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,045,472

Program Service Revenue $260,095

Investment Income $5,870

Other Revenue $150,697

TOTAL REVENUE $2,462,134

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $724,219

Fundraising Expenses $123,915

Program Expenses $1,680,271

Other Expenses $1,258,224

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,982,443

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,462,134	$2,165,313	+0.1%
Expenses	$1,982,443	$1,578,583	+0.3%
Net Income	$479,691	$586,730	-0.2%

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

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

$180,810

Total Directors