ART OF CONSERVATION INC (EIN 208119983) - 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

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JULIE GHRIST

Phone

5158683839

Tax Period

2017-07-01 to 2018-06-30

ART OF CONSERVATION INC, founded in 2008, is a micro nonprofit that reported $2K in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue fell 98% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $12K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 565% operating deficit.

Mission

MISSION THE ART OF CONSERVATION MISSION IS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN BIODIVERSE REGIONS TO BECOME CONSERVATION LEADERS THROUGH INNOVATIVE ART AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. OVERDEVELOPMENT AND POOR SANITATION HAVE POLLUTED THE LAND AND WATER WITHIN THE SIAN KA'AN BIOSPHERE RESERVE, PLACING THE HEALTH OF ITS PEOPLE, PLANTS AND ANIMALS AT RISK. AOC'S PROGRAMS EMPOWER COMMUNITIES TO HELP PREVENT FURTHER THREATS. AOC PROVIDES ITS CREATIVE LEARNING & CONSERVATION EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS. PROGRAMS RUN TWICE WEEKLY FOR THREE HOUR-LONG CLASSES AND INCORPORATE ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, EXPERIENTIAL FIELD TRIPS, AND FAMILY PARTICIPATION. SINCE 2014, OUR MEXICO PROGRAMS HAVE ENGAGED HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS PRIMARILY OF MAYA HERITAGE. OUR EFFECTIVE METHODOLOGY HAS CHANGED OUR PARTICIPANTS' ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS TOWARDS CONSERVATION IN THIER COMMUNITIES. WE ENVISION A BIOLOGICALLY DIVERSE WORLD WHERE PEOPLE, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND ANIMALS T

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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 (2017)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,862

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,863

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $900

Other Expenses $12,392

TOTAL EXPENSES $12,392

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2017	2016	Change
Revenue	$1,863	$74,607	-1.0%
Expenses	$12,392	$67,016	-0.8%
Net Income	$-10,529	$7,591	-2.4%

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

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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
WAYNE REAMES	COUNSEL TO T	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE GHRIST	PRESIDENT	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CATHY HOLLING	SECRETARY	N/A	Officer	$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
2018	$1,863	$12,392	$9,711	$-10,529

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