Civic Intelligence

Bluestem Hall Nature School Nfp

EIN 87-0988526 • 501(c)3 • Urbana, IL

Profile

Our goal is to foster rich learning, place-based literacy, and a deep and lifelong sense of belonging to the natural world.

1401 E Old Church RoadUrbana, IL 61802

www.bluestemhall.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

61st percentile

7.9%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$9,000

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

97th percentile

373%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

79th percentile

35%

Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Up

$15,951

Up $12,577 (+373%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$436

Down $1,071 (-71%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$15,515

Up $13,648 (+731%) from 2024

Revenue

Up

$149,589

Up $38,495 (+35%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$137,814

Up $20,899 (+18%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$11,775

Up $17,596 (+302%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$20K$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2023: $7,862Liabilities 2023: $174Net Assets 2023: $7,6882023Assets 2024: $3,374Liabilities 2024: $1,507Net Assets 2024: $1,8672024Assets 2025: $15,951Liabilities 2025: $436Net Assets 2025: $15,5152025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$15,951
Liabilities$436
Net Assets$15,515

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2023: $117,556Expenses 2023: $109,927Net Income 2023: $7,6292023Revenue 2024: $111,094Expenses 2024: $116,915Net Income 2024: -$5,8212024Revenue 2025: $149,589Expenses 2025: $137,814Net Income 2025: $11,7752025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$149,589
Expenses$137,814
Net Income$11,775

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Dec 1, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$149,589
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
SEE SCHEDULE O-$137,814
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Abigail FrankPresidentFT$9,000-$9,000
Timothy VoelkerTresurerPT$0--
Laura Van BuerSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bluestem Hall Nature School Nfp
EIN
87-0988526
Phone
9089172945
Address
1401 E Old Church Road, Urbana, IL 61802

Signing Officer

Name
Timothy Voelker
Title
Treasurer
Phone
9089172945
Signed
2025-12-01
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Preparer

Firm
GDF Tax Services
Address
111 West McHenry Street, Urbana, IL 61801
Preparer
Gerald Frye
Phone
2176496640
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

990-EZ, Line 16

Dues and Subscriptions - $2,815

990-EZ, Line 16

Facilities and Equipment - $6,192

990-EZ, Line 16

Insurance - $3,160

990-EZ, Line 16

Interest - $688

990-EZ, Line 16

Marketing - $1,535

990-EZ, Line 16

Supplies - $8,974

990-EZ, Line 16

Professional Development - $428

990-EZ, Part III, PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE

Our goal is to foster rich learning, place-based literacy, and a deep, lifelong sense of belonging in a natural world

990-EZ, Part III, Line 28 - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Our goal is to model healthy relationships of trust and care with students. Our faculty is there to shepherd curiosity and adventure, not to govern and police minds, actions, and bodies of our students. By practicing good standards for this, we help the students demand this level of justice as a norm for their whole lives.

990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 - Other Changes in net assets or fund balances

Book to tax adjustment for depreciation - $1,873

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