COTTONWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER INC (EIN 271225588) - 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

2009

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

COTTONWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER INC, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $243K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $304K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING THE PEOPLE, FORESTS, WATER AND WILDLIFE IN THE WEST

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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 $219,722

Program Service Revenue $22,500

Investment Income $450

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $242,672

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $48

Salaries & Benefits $195,791

Fundraising Expenses $40,511

Program Expenses $228,194

Other Expenses $108,538

TOTAL EXPENSES $304,377

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$242,672	$324,892	-0.3%
Expenses	$304,377	$257,802	+0.2%
Net Income	$-61,705	$67,090	-1.9%

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

N/A

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

$120,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOHN MEYER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	55.00	Officer	$105,000	$15,000	$120,000
JOHN BONINE	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSIE ARNOLD	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS ELFMONT	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM BARTLETT	CHAIR OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JON STEELE	DIRECTOR	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	$242,672	$304,377	$49,820	$-61,705
2022	$324,892	$257,802	$92,204	$67,090
2017	$308,948	$159,535	$173,730	$149,413

COTTONWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER INC