Save Our Saluda (EIN 061839120) - 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

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Melanie Ruhlman

Phone

8642707629

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Save Our Saluda, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $323K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 116% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE UPPER SALUDA WATERSHED THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY AWARENESS, ADVOCACY, AND SEEKING SOLUTIONS TO THREATS TO THE SALUDA RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES

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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 $323,188

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $323,188

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $189,424

Salaries & Benefits $96,072

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $321,048

Other Expenses $43,449

TOTAL EXPENSES $328,945

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$323,188	$149,952	+1.2%
Expenses	$328,945	$119,043	+1.8%
Net Income	$-5,757	$30,909	-1.2%

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

N/A

Volunteers

150

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

$96,072

Total Directors

$96,072

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Melanie Ruhlman	President	40.00	Officer Director	$96,072	$0	$96,072
Kevin Miller	Treasurer	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Gregory	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Clayton Burton	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Frank Holleman	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Peter van der Hurk	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Letitia Short	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bill Powell	Director	0.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$323,188	$328,945	$73,321	$-5,757
2022	$149,952	$119,043	$79,260	$30,909
2021	$371,432	$417,051	$48,351	$-45,619
2020	$302,467	$239,783	$93,970	$62,684

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