The FLUME Foundation

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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

Ryan Paterson

Tax Period

2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31

The FLUME Foundation, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $130K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue fell 38% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $172K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 32% operating deficit.

Mission

FLUME (Foundation for Lasting, United Movements and Endeavors) is a foundation willing to partner with and help support non-governmental organizations, charities, and other non-profits that have a specific focus toward the fulfillment of the World Health Organizations (WHO) sust

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $172,105

In 2019, the money raised thru FLuME and sent to KCM in India was used to help support KCMs work towards SDGs in various locations in India. Money was given to support operational costs of KCM, for ongoing health care/treatment in the communities with which we partner, ongoing educational program support.HHC (https://www.himalayanhealthcare.org) has built clinics and works for sustainable health in the Nepal Himalaya. NYCM (https://nycmedics.org) is a mobile international disaster relief organization focusing on rapid response when global disaster occurs. No financial support was sent to these non-profits.

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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 (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $150,249

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-19,965

TOTAL REVENUE $130,284

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $164,605

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $172,105

Other Expenses $7,500

TOTAL EXPENSES $172,105

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$130,284	$208,832	-0.4%
Expenses	$172,105	$133,335	+0.3%
Net Income	$-41,821	$75,497	-1.6%

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

N/A

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
Ryan Paterson	President	2.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Maya Kippen	Secretary	0.20	Key Emp	$0	$0	$0
Alison Suthers	Secretary	0.20	Key Emp	$0	$0	$0
Valeria Miller	Treasurer	0.20	Key Emp	$0	$0	$0
Amy Paterson	Vice President	2.50	Key Emp	$0	$0	$0
Ben Kippen	Tresurer	0.20	Key Emp	$0	$0	$0
Nanci Ricks	Program Director	0.20	Key Emp	$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
2020	$130,284	$172,105	$87,050	$-41,821