MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY (EIN 272746275) - 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

DANA RIPPER

Phone

6608373888

Tax Period

2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $416K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $484K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

CONSERVATION OF BIRDS, OTHER WILDLIFE, AND THEIR HABITATS VIA SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY

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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 $388,343

Program Service Revenue $7,129

Investment Income $12,072

Other Revenue $8,242

TOTAL REVENUE $415,786

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,000

Salaries & Benefits $349,913

Fundraising Expenses $3,550

Program Expenses $410,028

Other Expenses $129,285

TOTAL EXPENSES $484,198

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$415,786	$451,781	-0.1%
Expenses	$484,198	$397,009	+0.2%
Net Income	$-68,412	$54,772	-2.2%

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

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

$111,368

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
THERESA ENDERLE	CHAIRMAN	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUGLAS DOUGHTY	VICE CHAIRMA	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TAMMY GILLESPIE	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY GIGER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KIM RATCLIFF	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRACY LEWANDOWSKI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MCKAY STANGLER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLIE HUSTON	EDUCATION CH	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANA RIPPER	DIRECTOR	60.00	Officer	$55,684	$0	$55,684
ETHAN DUKE	DIRECTOR	60.00	Officer	$55,684	$0	$55,684

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	$415,786	$484,198	$951,301	$-68,412
2024	$451,781	$397,009	$1,001,605	$54,772
2023	$281,641	$265,006	$931,569	$16,635
2022	$429,596	$264,769	$906,176	$164,827
2021	$326,888	$285,818	$111,040	$41,070

MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY