The Charleston Parks Conservancy (EIN 208375561) - 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

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Darlene Heater

Phone

8437245003

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The Charleston Parks Conservancy, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 245% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.6M, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

To inspire the people of Charleston to connect with their parks and together create stunning public spaces and a strong community

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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 $1,540,618

Program Service Revenue $26,305

Investment Income $2,197,526

Other Revenue $72,497

TOTAL REVENUE $3,836,946

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,403,574

Fundraising Expenses $253,155

Program Expenses $1,740,218

Other Expenses $864,468

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,268,042

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,836,946	$1,113,347	+2.4%
Expenses	$2,268,042	$2,083,045	+0.1%
Net Income	$1,568,904	$-969,698	-2.6%

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

2049

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

$215,066

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Ross Appel - Term Ended	Director	0.13	Director	$0	$0	$0
George Bullwinkel	Director	0.33	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lisa Fields - Term Ended	Director	0.18	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jessica Gibadlo	Director	0.56	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Hammond	Director	0.34	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sean Holleran	Director	1.13	Director	$0	$0	$0
Greer Hostetter	Director	0.47	Director	$0	$0	$0
Angela Johnson - Director	Director	0.05	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jason Kronsberg	Director	0.64	Director	$0	$0	$0
Harry Lesesne	Director	0.58	Director	$0	$0	$0
Charley McLendon	Chair	5.45	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Reverend Matthew Rivers	Director	0.08	Director	$0	$0	$0
W Scott Parker	Secretary	0.13	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kitty Robinson	Director	0.93	Director	$0	$0	$0
Leonardo Reeder -Term Ended	Director	0.05	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alysann Sieren	Director	0.72	Director	$0	$0	$0
Amanda Slade	Director	0.27	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sean Sykes	Treasurer	0.49	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Leslie Turner	Director	0.29	Director	$0	$0	$0
Anthony McAlister	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Darlene Heater	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$204,125	$10,941	$215,066

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	$3,836,946	$2,268,042	$9,181,817	$1,568,904
2023	$1,113,347	$2,083,045	$8,976,355	$-969,698
2022	$1,108,798	$2,184,859	$8,190,391	$-1,076,061
2021	$1,642,063	$1,540,616	$10,649,401	$101,447
2020	$1,220,501	$1,873,999	$9,805,236	$-653,498
2019	$1,469,125	$2,140,756	$9,926,431	$-671,631
2018	$1,972,122	$2,466,757	$9,881,648	$-494,635

The Charleston Parks Conservancy