LIFETIDES INSTITUTE (EIN 200000619) - 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

Anthony J Hooten Treasurer

Phone

8437265565

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LIFETIDES INSTITUTE, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $239K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $309K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 29% operating deficit.

Mission

THE LIFETIDES INSTITUTE PROVIDES ADULT AND YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY REGION OF SOUTH CAROLINA. IT HOSTS ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGH ROAD SCHOLAR PROVIDING DIRECT EXPOSURE TO TIDAL MARSHLANDS AND ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ASSOCIATED PLANT AND ANIMAL HABITATS.

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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 $7,765

Program Service Revenue $231,535

Investment Income $27

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $239,327

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $70

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $309,034

Other Expenses $308,964

TOTAL EXPENSES $309,034

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$239,327	$207,334	+0.2%
Expenses	$309,034	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$-69,707	$207,334	-1.3%

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

$46,400

Total Directors

$46,400

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOHN T HERRON	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JANIS SCHATZ	VICE CHAIR	40.00	Officer Director	$26,500	$0	$26,500
ANTHONY J HOOTEN	SECRETARY-TREASURER	40.00	Officer Director	$19,900	$0	$19,900
BEVERLY BISHOP	TRUSTEE	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE CARTER	TRUSTEE	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE CURLESS	TRUSTEE	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	$239,327	$309,034	$259,320	$-69,707

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