TAHOE INSTITUTE FOR NATURAL SCIENCE (EIN 272379984) - 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

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Will Richardson

Phone

7752980060

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

TAHOE INSTITUTE FOR NATURAL SCIENCE, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $302K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $47K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

To advance the natural history, conservation and ecosystem knowledge of the Tahoe region through science, education and outreach.

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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 $173,272

Program Service Revenue $115,201

Investment Income $1,708

Other Revenue $11,719

TOTAL REVENUE $301,900

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $450

Salaries & Benefits $162,406

Fundraising Expenses $8,344

Program Expenses $215,825

Other Expenses $92,019

TOTAL EXPENSES $254,875

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$301,900	$276,972	+0.1%
Expenses	$254,875	$218,633	+0.2%
Net Income	$47,025	$58,339	-0.2%

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

224

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

$79,428

Total Directors

$79,428

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Will Richardson	Executive Dir.	60.00	Officer Director	$66,751	$12,677	$79,428
Ron Hemig	Chair	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kristine Mitchell	Vice-Chair	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Markham Gross	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jason Brothers	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Tim Kosier	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Martin Swinehart	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joy Barney	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brain Wright	Director	2.00	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	$301,900	$254,875	$278,137	$47,025
2022	$276,972	$218,633	$227,548	$58,339
2021	$274,210	$224,699	$174,222	$49,511
2020	$217,731	$184,410	$121,947	$33,321

TAHOE INSTITUTE FOR NATURAL SCIENCE