LAKE CHAMPLAIN LAND TRUST INC

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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

1978

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRIS BOGET

Phone

8028624150

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LAKE CHAMPLAIN LAND TRUST INC, founded in 1978, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $931K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 78% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $344K, a strong 37% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN LAND TRUST IS TO SAVE THE SCENIC BEAUTY, NATURAL COMMUNITIES, AND RECREATIONAL AMENITIES OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN BY PERMANENTLY PRESERVING SIGNIFICANT ISLANDS, SHORELINE AREAS, AND NATURAL COMMUNITIES IN THE CHAMPLAIN REGION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $468,915

TO ENCOURAGE CONSERVATION OF LAND AROUND LAKE CHAMPLAIN. ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND STEWARDSHIP. CONSERVATION ALSO PROMOTES THROUGH EDUCATING THE...

TO ENCOURAGE CONSERVATION OF LAND AROUND LAKE CHAMPLAIN. ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND STEWARDSHIP. CONSERVATION ALSO PROMOTES THROUGH EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF CONSERVATION AND CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE LAND THROUGH HIKES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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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 $526,489

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $404,684

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $931,173

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $391,867

Fundraising Expenses $74,837

Program Expenses $468,915

Other Expenses $194,876

TOTAL EXPENSES $586,743

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$931,173	$523,322	+0.8%
Expenses	$586,743	$569,986	+0.0%
Net Income	$344,430	$-46,664	-8.4%

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

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

113

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

$191,645

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KAREN CADY	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR CHRIS BARTELS	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DON KINNESTON	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH JOHNSON-BROWN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM BROWNELL	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR STEPHEN PAYNE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL RILEY	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR MARIETTA SCHOLTEN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICK STONER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS BOGET	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$178,135	$13,510	$191,645

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	$931,173	$586,743	$5,856,826	$344,430
2023	$523,322	$569,986	$5,357,107	$-46,664
2022	$644,118	$467,657	$4,962,228	$176,461
2021	$714,387	$459,282	$5,601,874	$255,105
2020	$1,210,384	$614,265	$4,939,714	$596,119
2019	$781,018	$500,585	$4,030,233	$280,433
2018	$603,793	$491,931	$3,440,265	$111,862