FRIENDS OF DINOSAUR PARK & ARBORET… - Form 990 Financial Data

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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

1976

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

HOWARD HORN

Phone

8602577601

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF DINOSAUR PARK & ARBORETUM INC, founded in 1976, is a micro nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $68K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $35K, a strong 51% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENHANCE DINOSAUR STATE PARK

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $4,164 Revenue: $32,960

BOOK STORE OPERATIONS: THE ORGANIZATION RUNS A RETAIL STORE AT DINOSAUR PARK SELLING SOUVENIRS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO ITS MEMBERS AND VISITORS.

Program 2

Expenses: $22,064

SUPPORT FOR THE PARK: THE ORGANIZATION ENHANCES AND PROMOTES THE PARK BY PROVIDING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR PARK EXHIBITS, TRAILS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ADMINISTRATION.

Program 3

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE MADE TO STUDENTS THAT SUPPORT THE ARTS OR PARTICIPATE IN DINOSAUR RELATED STUDIES.

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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 $12,501

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $22,411

Other Revenue $32,752

TOTAL REVENUE $67,664

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $26,228

Other Expenses $32,990

TOTAL EXPENSES $32,990

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$67,664	$52,143	+0.3%
Expenses	$32,990	$23,397	+0.4%
Net Income	$34,674	$28,746	+0.2%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
HOWARD HORN	PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHARON MURRAY	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB BACKUS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES DOWLING-HEALY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAYE WINKLER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH COPES	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN DENNIS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TYLER ROBINSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	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	$67,664	$32,990	$545,333	$34,674

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