THE SOCIETY FOR ETHNOBOTANY INC C/O MS TRICIA JACKSON (EIN 136162797) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1959

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BLAIR ORR

Phone

3145779566

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE SOCIETY FOR ETHNOBOTANY INC C/O MS TRICIA JACKSON, founded in 1959, is a small nonprofit that reported $188K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 59% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $210K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

TO FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES ON THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE USES OF PLANTS, AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PLANTS AND PEOPLE, AND TO MAKE THE RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH AVAILABLE TO THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH MEETINGS AND PUBLICATIONS.

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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 $27,497

Program Service Revenue $157,366

Investment Income $3,541

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $188,404

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $198,986

Other Expenses $209,903

TOTAL EXPENSES $209,903

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$188,404	$118,180	+0.6%
Expenses	$209,903	$137,593	+0.5%
Net Income	$-21,499	$-19,413	+0.1%

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

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
HEIKE VIBRANS	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEX MCALVAY	PRESIDENT - ELECT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WENDY APPLEQUIST	PAST PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KARSTEN FATUR	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BLAIR ORR	TREASURER	5.00	Officer 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	$188,404	$209,903	$296,427	$-21,499
2022	$118,180	$137,593	$287,196	$-19,413
2021	$86,687	$67,241	$354,051	$19,446

THE SOCIETY FOR ETHNOBOTANY INC C/O MS TRICIA JACKSON