MERCK FOREST FOUNDATION INC (EIN 030184959) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1950

Legal Domicile

Phone

8023947836

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MERCK FOREST FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1950, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $4.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 110% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.6M, a strong 74% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of Merck Forest Foundation, Inc. is to teach a land ethic, demonstrate stewardship of natural resources, provide education experiences in agriculture and forestry, and provide outdoor recreational opportunities for the public.

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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 $4,372,350

Program Service Revenue $248,994

Investment Income $259,764

Other Revenue $8,217

TOTAL REVENUE $4,889,325

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $742,582

Fundraising Expenses $249,333

Program Expenses $594,671

Other Expenses $518,335

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,260,917

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$4,889,325	$2,323,061	+1.1%
Expenses	$1,260,917	$1,262,825	0.0%
Net Income	$3,628,408	$1,060,236	+2.4%

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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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

181

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

$120,218

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Robert Terry	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$120,218	$0	$120,218
Jill Perry Balsano 2022	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Peter Hicks 2023	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Karen Kellogg 2023	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Hand	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Lourie 2021	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Vargo 2022	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dinah Buechner-Visher 2022	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Merrill Bent	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Stansny	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sue Van Hook 2022	President	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Greg Hopper	Treasurer	2.00	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	$4,889,325	$1,260,917	$14,662,358	$3,628,408
2022	$2,323,061	$1,262,825	$10,281,211	$1,060,236
2021	$3,016,024	$1,070,732	$10,452,044	$1,945,292
2020	$1,280,653	$1,039,308	$8,839,614	$241,345
2019	$720,403	$850,748	$5,174,626	$-130,345
2018	$1,000,985	$741,149	$4,792,743	$259,836

MERCK FOREST FOUNDATION INC