Arlington Garden in Pasadena (EIN 202219627) - 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

Sarah Kerns

Phone

6265785434

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Arlington Garden in Pasadena, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $442K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 411% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $98K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

Arlington Garden is a climate-appropriate, habitat garden offering learning, inspiration, and enjoyment for all.

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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 $366,033

Program Service Revenue $64,970

Investment Income $5

Other Revenue $10,737

TOTAL REVENUE $441,745

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $207,349

Fundraising Expenses $83,462

Program Expenses $182,521

Other Expenses $136,774

TOTAL EXPENSES $344,123

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$441,745	$86,531	+4.1%
Expenses	$344,123	$161,096	+1.1%
Net Income	$97,622	$-74,565	-2.3%

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

Volunteers

450

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

$79,123

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Sybil Grant	Chair	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Iesha Siler	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sarah Kerns	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Melchor Alonzo	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
George Brumder	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sara Gillissiee	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Palin Samuelson	Director (end 10/23)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jason Storbeck	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michelle Matthews	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$71,846	$7,277	$79,123

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	$441,745	$344,123	$337,767	$97,622
2023	$86,531	$161,096	$232,356	$-74,565
2022	$327,848	$277,900	$309,134	$49,948
2021	$307,358	$222,000	$252,989	$85,358
2020	$233,446	$176,875	$185,132	$56,571

Arlington Garden in Pasadena