CALIFORNIA OPEN LANDS (EIN 202142754) - 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

2005

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOHN DAHLMEIER

Phone

5305518312

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CALIFORNIA OPEN LANDS, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $420K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 316% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $878K represent 25 months of operating reserves.

Mission

PRESERVE AND MANAGE OPEN SPACE, EXCHANGE SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION, AND FOSTER THE CONSERVATION OF CALIFORNIA'S NATURAL RESOURCES.

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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 $317,704

Program Service Revenue $75,087

Investment Income $23,508

Other Revenue $3,380

TOTAL REVENUE $419,679

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $151,708

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $280,081

Other Expenses $301,326

TOTAL EXPENSES $453,034

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$419,679	$100,771	+3.2%
Expenses	$453,034	$197,535	+1.3%
Net Income	$-33,355	$-96,764	-0.7%

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

N/A

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
JOHN DAHLMEIER	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA THIEDE	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HERB VOTAW	TREASURER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALI MEDERS-KNIGHT	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	10.00	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
2023	$419,679	$453,034	$878,360	$-33,355
2022	$100,771	$197,535	$868,869	$-96,764
2021	$58,625	$113,389	$1,046,560	$-54,764
2020	$100,609	$94,998	$992,170	$5,611

CALIFORNIA OPEN LANDS