BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHARLEEN BADMAN

Phone

9175822590

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT INC, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $202K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 81% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $362K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 79% operating deficit.

Mission

BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT IS A GROUP OF CHEFS, RESTAURATEURS, FARMERS, AND COMMUNITY FOOD ADVOCATES WHO WORK TOGETHER IN A COLLECTIVE AND COMMITTED EFFORT TO EXPAND, ENCOURAGE, AND EDUCATE STUDENTS TO DEVELOP HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH FOOD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $167,836 Revenue: $6,973

CHEF IN THE GARDEN - A GARDEN-BASED PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO RETHINK UNFAMILIAR FOODS THROUGH GROWING AND COOKING ACTIVITIES. BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT WORKS WITH TEACHERS AND STAFF TO...

CHEF IN THE GARDEN - A GARDEN-BASED PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO RETHINK UNFAMILIAR FOODS THROUGH GROWING AND COOKING ACTIVITIES. BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT WORKS WITH TEACHERS AND STAFF TO INTEGRATE TASTE EDUCATION AND HANDS-ON CULINARY AND GARDEN TECHNIQUES INTO CURRICULUM TO ENGAGE ALL SENSES AND ENCOURAGE LEARNING THROUGH DOING. BUILDING SKILL AT SCHOOL FOSTERS A DEEPER CONNECTION TO CLASSROOM LEARNING CONCEPTS SO THEY ARE MORE EMPOWERED TO CREATE AT HOME. THIS PROGRAM MAKES STUDENT RECIPES AND SOURCES ACCESSIBLE, SO PARENTS AND FAMILIES CAN EXPLORE AND EXPAND ON OUR EFFORTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $72,097 Revenue: $13,633

FEEDING THE FUTURE - A STUDENT COMPETITION CHALLENGING TEAMS TO CREATE A MEAL THAT MEETS FEDERAL NUTRITION AND FISCAL GUIDELINES OF THE SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM STRIVES TO BRING AWARENESS TO THE SCHOOL FOOD PROFESSION AND THE WONDERFUL HUMANS THAT FEED KIDS EVERY DAY. FEEDING THE FUTURE DOUBLES AS BOTH A CULINARY CLASSROOM FOR PARTICIPATING STUDENTS AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE AWARENESS FOR PARENTS, PRINCIPALS AND POLITICIANS.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $176,961

Program Service Revenue $20,606

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $4,318

TOTAL REVENUE $201,885

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $15,500

Salaries & Benefits $219,277

Fundraising Expenses $56,698

Program Expenses $239,933

Other Expenses $126,769

TOTAL EXPENSES $361,546

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$201,885	$1,046,316	-0.8%
Expenses	$361,546	$180,418	+1.0%
Net Income	$-159,661	$865,898	-1.2%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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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

$49,923

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JILLIAN SUNDBERG	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$47,115	$2,808	$49,923
LOUIS RODARTE	DIRECTOR	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA EMMERT	DIRECTOR UNTIL 4-2025	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAYLOR JONES	DIRECTOR UNTIL 11-2024	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANCES DICKMAN	DIRECTOR	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
ISAAC KIEHL	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHEL GOMEZ-ACOSTA	DIRECTOR	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN HUGHES	DIRECTOR	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLEEN BADMAN	PRESIDENT	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY SCHIMKE	VICE PRESIDENT	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA GOMEZ	SECRETARY	1.20	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAYSON MATTHEWS	TREASURER	1.20	Officer 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	$201,885	$361,546	$846,968	$-159,661
2024	$501,316	$180,418	$452,400	$320,898
2024	$1,046,316	$180,418	$997,400	$865,898