The Buckminster Fuller Institute (EIN 953273023) - 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

1983

Legal Domicile

Phone

4156025589

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

The Buckminster Fuller Institute, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 42% operating deficit.

Mission

The Buckminster Fuller Institute is dedicated to accelerating the development and deployment of solutions which radically advance human well being and the health of our planet's ecosystems.

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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 $2,930,085

Program Service Revenue $5,171

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $3,406

TOTAL REVENUE $2,938,662

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $224,697

Fundraising Expenses $55,491

Program Expenses $3,965,632

Other Expenses $3,946,779

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,171,476

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,938,662	$2,355,219	+0.2%
Expenses	$4,171,476	$3,372,816	+0.2%
Net Income	$-1,232,814	$-1,017,597	+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

$175,975

Total Directors

$175,975

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Stuart Cowan	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer Director	$175,975	$0	$175,975
Tom Chi	Chairman	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
George Orbelian	Secretary	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Barbara Merz	Treasurer	5.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,938,662	$4,171,476	$703,781	$-1,232,814
2022	$2,355,219	$3,372,816	$1,937,594	$-1,017,597
2020	$1,086,568	$1,281,778	$680,672	$-195,210
2019	$1,529,502	$792,166	$913,232	$737,336
2018	$465,596	$526,309	$276,430	$-60,713

The Buckminster Fuller Institute