FRIENDS OF THE PORT ST LUCIE BOTANICAL GARDENS (EIN 261431561) - 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

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Kaycee Harris

Phone

7723371959

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE PORT ST LUCIE BOTANICAL GARDENS, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $264K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $66K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

The organization supports the daily operations and maintenance of the botanical gardens, operates a gift shop, and coordinates events held at the gardens.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $101,720

Program Service Revenue $71,356

Investment Income $5,558

Other Revenue $85,244

TOTAL REVENUE $263,878

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $112,503

Other Expenses $198,253

TOTAL EXPENSES $198,253

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$263,878	$292,200	-0.1%
Expenses	$198,253	$195,173	+0.0%
Net Income	$65,625	$97,027	-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

N/A

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
Rick Charnack	President	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Arthur Pearlstein	Vice President	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Brenda Gerdes	Treasurer	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Elyse Mermelstein	Secretary	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Pam Scholey	Director	5.00	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
2025	$263,878	$198,253	$539,412	$65,625
2024	$292,200	$195,173	$488,142	$97,027
2023	$311,483	$217,452	$394,407	$94,031
2022	$232,490	$186,818	$326,578	$45,672
2021	$226,931	$136,555	$269,348	$90,376

FRIENDS OF THE PORT ST LUCIE BOTANICAL GARDENS