THE BASTION I INSTITUTE (EIN 880710858) - 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

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRYAN KRABER

Phone

2146767442

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE BASTION I INSTITUTE, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $669K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $110K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

THE BASTION INSTITUTE (TBI) CONDUCTED MULTIPLE PANEL DISCUSSIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY THAT FEATURED CONVERSATIONS AROUND AMERICAN STRENGTH, NATIONAL SECURITY, AND DIPLOMATIC POLICY.

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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 $669,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $669,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $93,464

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $472,417

Other Expenses $466,023

TOTAL EXPENSES $559,487

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$669,000	$536,000	+0.2%
Expenses	$559,487	$330,513	+0.7%
Net Income	$109,513	$205,487	-0.5%

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

$93,464

Total Directors

$93,464

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BARRY JACKSON	TREASURER/SECRETARY/BOARD	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KENT LUKEN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MORGAN ORTAGUS	CHAIR/BOARD MEMBER	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
COL DAVE TROTTER	BOARD MEMBER	2.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
HOOFF COOKSEY	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	28.00	Officer Director	$93,464	$0	$93,464
LES WILLIAMSON	ASSISTANT TREASURER	1.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$669,000	$559,487	$332,984	$109,513
2022	$536,000	$330,513	$225,900	$205,487

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