ECOLOGIC INSTITUTE

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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

Max Gruenig

Phone

2028883335

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

ECOLOGIC INSTITUTE, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $410K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Expenses of $505K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

The conduct and promotion of independent research in the areas of nature conservation and environmental protection, ecologically sustainable resource management, and environmentally friendly economic and social development.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $207,936 Revenue: $25,082

Urban Sustainability - The Urban Sustainability program at Ecologic Institute works with urban communities across the globe, leveraging the dynamism and diversity of urban spaces to develop...

Urban Sustainability - The Urban Sustainability program at Ecologic Institute works with urban communities across the globe, leveraging the dynamism and diversity of urban spaces to develop sustainable solutions to issues impacting the environmental, economic, and social future of the world's cities. Collaborating with stakeholders, government representatives, community organizations, academic institutions, businesses, potential investors, and local residents, POCACITO (Post-Carbon Cities of Tomorrow) creates a space to exchange the most innovative and evocative sustainability initiatives from cities in Europe, Asia, and the US, as well as provide support and inspiration for grassroots efforts to build community participation in local urban sustainability efforts. In 2018, POCACITO went to Berlin, Dresden and Hannover in Germany.

Program 2

Expenses: $165,139 Revenue: $73,940

Climate and Energy - The Ecologic Institute continued the Energy Future Exchange (EFEX) with programming for the US and German policymakers and civil society in Europe and the US to exchange about...

Climate and Energy - The Ecologic Institute continued the Energy Future Exchange (EFEX) with programming for the US and German policymakers and civil society in Europe and the US to exchange about the future of Energy. The Ecologic Institute participated in conferences and workshops throughout the US to discuss the energy transition. Activities took place in Denver, Houston, and Pittsburgh in the US, and Berlin, Hamburg and Munich in Germany.

Program 3

Expenses: $73,578 Revenue: $17,293

Transatlantic Outreach - Ecologic Institute initiated transatlantic dialogues on topics such as the Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable Water Management, Global Climate Action, and Climate...

Transatlantic Outreach - Ecologic Institute initiated transatlantic dialogues on topics such as the Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable Water Management, Global Climate Action, and Climate Education. Activities took place in Albuquerque, Denver, Jackson Hole, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Santa Fe in the US, and Mexicali and Tampico in Mexico.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $293,387

Program Service Revenue $116,343

Investment Income $126

Other Revenue $457

TOTAL REVENUE $410,313

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $166,790

Fundraising Expenses $862

Program Expenses $446,653

Other Expenses $337,959

TOTAL EXPENSES $504,749

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$410,313	$404,740	+0.0%
Expenses	$504,749	$282,443	+0.8%
Net Income	$-94,436	$122,297	-1.8%

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

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

$115,734

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
R Andreas Kraemer	Chairman and Treasurer	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sascha Mueller-Kraenner	Secretary	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael A Mehling	Director	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Max Gruenig	President	48	Officer	$88,019	$0	$115,734

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	$410,313	$504,749	$87,115	$-94,436