BIODIVERSITY WORKS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PATTY RAMIREZ

Phone

5124023116

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

BIODIVERSITY WORKS, founded in 2010, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $18K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 67% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $41K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 133% operating deficit.

Mission

TO RESTORE, ENHANCE AND CONSERVE RARE,THREATENED AND ENDANGERED PLANTS, WILDLIFE AND NATURAL COMMUNITIES ON PRIVATE LANDS IN TEXAS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $37,839 Revenue: $0

IN 2021, BIODIVERSITY WORKS ENGAGED WITH LANDOWNERS IN TEXAS, MISSOURI, AND IOWA TO FACILITATE PARTICIPATION IN THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY HABITAT EXCHANGE. LANDOWNER OUTREACH EFFORTS INCLUDED SITE...

IN 2021, BIODIVERSITY WORKS ENGAGED WITH LANDOWNERS IN TEXAS, MISSOURI, AND IOWA TO FACILITATE PARTICIPATION IN THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY HABITAT EXCHANGE. LANDOWNER OUTREACH EFFORTS INCLUDED SITE VISITS, TECHNICAL GUIDANCE, AND HABITAT ASSESSMENTS. BIODIVERSITY WORKS ALSO WORKED WITH LANDOWNERS TO IDENTIFY SITES SUITABLE FOR HABITAT ENHANCEMENT AND/OR RESTORATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF MONARCH BUTTERFLIES; TO DEVELOP LAND MANAGEMENT PLANS AND STEWARDSHIP AGREEMENTS; AND TO GUIDE AND/OR ASSIST WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF HABITAT ENHANCEMENT/RESTORATION ACTIVITIES. BIODIVERSITY WORKS PROVIDED A $20,000 GRANT TO MISSOURI PRAIRIE FOUNDATION FOR MONARCH AND POLLINATOR HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS ON HOG PRODUCTION FARMS IN MISSOURI.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $17,544

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $17,544

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,000

Salaries & Benefits $6,370

Fundraising Expenses $770

Program Expenses $37,839

Other Expenses $14,551

TOTAL EXPENSES $40,921

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$17,544	$52,532	-0.7%
Expenses	$40,921	$28,719	+0.4%
Net Income	$-23,377	$23,813	-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

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

$5,866

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DAVID WOLFE	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MELINDA TAYLOR	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WENDY CALDWELL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSTY RAY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHERINE ROMANS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA WILLY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATTY RAMIREZ	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	20.00	Officer	$5,866	$0	$5,866

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
2021	$17,544	$40,921	$194,682	$-23,377
2020	$52,532	$28,719	$218,130	$23,813
2019	$105,671	$53,020	$194,217	$52,651