MEARTH

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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

Katie Reneker

Phone

8316241032

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MEARTH, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $615K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $794K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 29% operating deficit.

Mission

To educate and inspire through environmental stewardship.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $126,892 Revenue: $7,141

Community Programs - Healthy, connected, resilient communities are the foundation to a sustainable future. Our Community Connect programs provides opportunities for local residents of all ages and...

Community Programs - Healthy, connected, resilient communities are the foundation to a sustainable future. Our Community Connect programs provides opportunities for local residents of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds, to learn more about how we can better care for ourselves,our communities, and our environment. We offerculinary and garden workshops, community restoration events, eco-volunteerism, and supporting environmental sustainability through community partnerships.

Program 2

Expenses: $125,826 Revenue: $30,761

Non School Day Youth Programs - Mearth offers 5 weeks of Summer Camp in addition to After School programs at various times throughout the year to local youth. Campers range from Kindergarten to 8th Grade, and programs reflect the same values and activities outlined under School Day Youth Programs above.

Program 3

Expenses: $103,840 Revenue: $94,070

School Day Youth Programs - Students of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds experience the simple, yet powerful acts of planting, tending, harvesting, cooking, and connecting to their food and...

School Day Youth Programs - Students of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds experience the simple, yet powerful acts of planting, tending, harvesting, cooking, and connecting to their food and environment. This takes place inour LEED-certified culinary classroom, organic edible garden, pollinator gardens, and pond. Students also explore and restore local habitats. MEarth staff also supports Carmel Unified School District teachers to bring traditional classroom learning to life at our habitat.

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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 $393,708

Program Service Revenue $168,058

Investment Income $122

Other Revenue $53,011

TOTAL REVENUE $614,899

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $624,291

Fundraising Expenses $58,793

Program Expenses $453,050

Other Expenses $169,234

TOTAL EXPENSES $793,525

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$614,899	$777,431	-0.2%
Expenses	$793,525	$595,811	+0.3%
Net Income	$-178,626	$181,620	-2.0%

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

350

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

$124,771

Total Directors

$27,170

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Karin Stratton	Former ED	40.00	Officer	$86,915	$10,686	$97,601
Carol Olson	Sec. / Inter ED	30.00	Officer Director	$27,170	$0	$27,170
Andrea Lewis	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cameron Leonard	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Brett Melone	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Todd Holman	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lauren Noel	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Emily Reistetter	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Erin Fogg	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Long	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Meghan Macaluso	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Katie Reneker	Executive Dir.	40.00	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
2025	$614,899	$793,525	$492,637	$-178,626
2024	$777,431	$595,811	$651,036	$181,620
2023	$754,495	$644,838	$435,977	$109,657
2022	$609,583	$491,645	$319,095	$117,938
2021	$420,386	$427,683	$271,071	$-7,297
2020	$585,423	$488,753	$255,752	$96,670
2019	$528,832	$547,881	$113,363	$-19,049