THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING CENTER

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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

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ERENDIRA CRUZ

Phone

5095245218

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING CENTER, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 166% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.2M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

TO CONSERVE RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE BY ENCOURAGING AND FACILITATING SUSTAINABLE LIVING PRACTICES IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,898,458 Revenue: $50,488

COMMUNITY ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM: PROVIDES FREE OR LOW-COST ENERGY ASSESSMENTS AND AUDITS FOR CUSTOMERS. RECOMMENDATIONS ARE MADE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES. FINANCIAL INCENTIVES CAN BE...

COMMUNITY ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM: PROVIDES FREE OR LOW-COST ENERGY ASSESSMENTS AND AUDITS FOR CUSTOMERS. RECOMMENDATIONS ARE MADE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES. FINANCIAL INCENTIVES CAN BE PROVIDED TO OFFSET A PORTION OF THE COST FOR WORK TO BE COMPLETED BY LICENSED CONTRACTORS. THE PROGRAM PERFORMED 256 ENERGY AUDITS, 167 FINAL INSPECTIONS AND 165 ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES IN 2024.

Program 2

Expenses: $75,599 Revenue: $850

BUILDERS RESUPPLY: A RETAIL STORE WHICH ACCEPTS DONATIONS OF NEW OR USED REUSABLE BUILDING SUPPLIES AND RESELLS THEM TO THE PUBLIC. BUILDERS RESUPPLY DIVERTED 32.84 TONS OF USABLE MATERIALS FROM THE LANDFILL IN 2024. THE BUILDERS RESUPPLY PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 3,600 CUSTOMERS IN 2024.

Program 3

Expenses: $137,436 Revenue: $34,224

WALLA WALLA VALLEY FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM (WWVF2S): WWVF2S INSPIRES HEALTHY COMMUNITIES THROUGH FOOD, FARM AND GARDEN EXPERIENCE. WWVF2S PROVIDES SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GARDENS WITH INFORMATION...

WALLA WALLA VALLEY FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM (WWVF2S): WWVF2S INSPIRES HEALTHY COMMUNITIES THROUGH FOOD, FARM AND GARDEN EXPERIENCE. WWVF2S PROVIDES SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GARDENS WITH INFORMATION, RESOURCES, MAINTENANCE, LESSONS AND SCHOOL MEAL PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM SERVED 9 GARDENS IN FOUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE WALLA WALLA VALLEY. THE PROGRAM SERVED STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY WITH DIRECT SERVICE TO 3,680 STUDENTS.

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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 $2,118,533

Program Service Revenue $137,739

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,256,272

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $392,308

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,135,549

Other Expenses $1,784,114

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,176,422

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,256,272	$847,802	+1.7%
Expenses	$2,176,422	$875,267	+1.5%
Net Income	$79,850	$-27,465	-3.9%

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

173

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

$91,826

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ERENDIRA CRUZ	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$84,962	$6,864	$91,826
TODD BLACKMAN	PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BETSY RUSSELL CARROLL	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM GATCHEL	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS OSBORN	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN YAGER	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDY GOMEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE STOCKDALE	DIRECTOR	1.00	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$2,256,272	$2,176,422	$79,402	$79,850
2023	$847,802	$875,267	$1,235	$-27,465
2022	$932,639	$1,075,880	$26,883	$-143,241
2021	$884,284	$832,047	$170,305	$52,237
2020	$623,022	$598,653	$117,464	$24,369
2019	$972,213	$842,871	$93,298	$129,342
2018	$518,799	$594,833	$152	$-76,034