Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee Inc (EIN 237413415) - 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

1974

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Ron Berger

Phone

4422944258

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee Inc, founded in 1974, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $394K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $447K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

The Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee, Inc. (DTPC), founded in 1974, is dedicated to the recovery and conservation of the desert tortoise and other protected species inhabiting the Mojave and western Sonoran deserts.

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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 $259,202

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $133,266

Other Revenue $1,525

TOTAL REVENUE $393,993

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $78,707

Fundraising Expenses $208

Program Expenses $392,709

Other Expenses $368,779

TOTAL EXPENSES $447,486

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$393,993	$315,882	+0.2%
Expenses	$447,486	$522,310	-0.1%
Net Income	$-53,493	$-206,428	-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

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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

Volunteers

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
Ron Berger	President	11.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Greg Lathrop	board member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Laura Stockton	Treasurer	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rachael Woodard	VP/Secretary	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Kristin Berry	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Roger Dale	Board Member	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Larry Nelson	Board Member	1.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$393,993	$447,486	$18,838,644	$-53,493
2022	$315,882	$522,310	$18,728,012	$-206,428
2021	$486,007	$390,292	$19,141,468	$95,715
2020	$286,984	$399,031	$18,732,077	$-112,047
2019	$642,797	$389,092	$18,551,315	$253,705
2018	$257,528	$413,750	$20,346,276	$-156,222

Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee Inc