Center For Ecological Living & Learning (EIN 030401313) - 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

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DAVID OAKES

Phone

2072304025

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Center For Ecological Living & Learning, founded in 2002, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $63K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 162% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $152K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 140% operating deficit.

Mission

THE CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL LIVING AND LEARNING'S (CELL) MISSION IS TO OFFER HIGH QUALITY SUSTAINABLILITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR FUTURE LEADERS (I.E. COLLEGE STUDENTS) AND TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND DISPOSITIONS TO TAKE A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN THEIR OWN LIVES.

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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 $29,300

Program Service Revenue $36,000

Investment Income $-1,980

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $63,320

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $110,061

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $33,118

Other Expenses $42,135

TOTAL EXPENSES $152,196

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$63,320	$24,204	+1.6%
Expenses	$152,196	$82,820	+0.8%
Net Income	$-88,876	$-58,616	+0.5%

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

N/A

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

$93,471

Total Directors

$93,471

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DAVID OAKES	President	32.00	Officer Director	$86,291	$0	$86,291
SUSAN OAKES	Treasurer / VP	8.00	Officer Director	$7,180	$0	$7,180
MASON OVERSTREET	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN ALLEN-GIL	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE LAMM	Chairman	3.00	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	$63,320	$152,196	$353,519	$-88,876
2022	$24,204	$82,820	$356,970	$-58,616
2021	$12,326	$100,300	$415,839	$-87,974
2020	$246	$133,255	$502,415	$-133,009
2019	$315,965	$438,115	$635,334	$-122,150
2018	$601,391	$511,641	$835,004	$89,750

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