Cal-Wood Education Center

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2005

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Rich Lopez

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Cal-Wood Education Center, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.9M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

Offer unique outdoor education experiences to youth and adults. Since 1982 the organization has inspired a greater apprecation for the natural world; offers unique educational opportuntities to those who would not otheriwise experience them in a special mountain setting.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,580,700 Revenue: $1,406,955

Cal-Wood has provided outdoor and environmental educational experiences on our 1,200 acre classroom to hundreds of thousands of Coloradans since 1982 with an annual reach of more than 6,000...

Cal-Wood has provided outdoor and environmental educational experiences on our 1,200 acre classroom to hundreds of thousands of Coloradans since 1982 with an annual reach of more than 6,000 individuals. Cal-Wood engages youth and families through Science-Based Environmetnal Education Programs, Summer Camps, Latino Family Camps, our Teen Adventure Program, Retreats and other youth programs.

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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 $723,206

Program Service Revenue $1,406,955

Investment Income $17,005

Other Revenue $1,910

TOTAL REVENUE $2,149,076

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $230,198

Salaries & Benefits $1,045,563

Fundraising Expenses $166,335

Program Expenses $1,580,700

Other Expenses $663,859

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,939,620

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,149,076	$1,637,297	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,939,620	$1,477,057	+0.3%
Net Income	$209,456	$160,240	+0.3%

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

800

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

$145,311

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Rafael Salgado	Executive Director	40.00	Key Emp	$120,544	$24,767	$145,311
Teresa Chapman	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rodrigo Moraga	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Soraya Smith	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JoMichelle F Calvert	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gregory S Calvert	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Janet Chu	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nancy Commins	Secretary	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Daniel R Calvert	Chair	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert Wood	Vice President	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Fritz Koch	Treasurer	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rich Lopez	President	4.00	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	$2,149,076	$1,939,620	$1,920,828	$209,456
2022	$1,637,297	$1,477,057	$1,656,278	$160,240
2021	$1,505,404	$1,084,283	$1,370,788	$421,121
2020	$1,384,073	$978,342	$1,079,550	$405,731
2019	$1,648,729	$1,612,980	$570,327	$35,749
2018	$1,511,228	$1,490,383	$498,876	$20,845
2017	$1,812,098	$2,259,193	$453,289	$-447,095