ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER INC

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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

Principal Officer

CHRIS HEPTINSTALL

Phone

6195003090

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER INC, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $391K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

TO SAFEGUARD THE PUBLIC FROM HEALTH HAZARDS THAT IMPACT FAMILIES, WORKERS, AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,004,923 Revenue: $2,173,078

ERC SAFEGUARDS THE PUBLIC FROM HEALTH HAZARDS THE IMPACT FAMILIES, WORKERS, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. ERC IS DEDICATED TO REDUCING THE USE AND MISUSE OF HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC CHEMICALS/SUBSTANCES...

ERC SAFEGUARDS THE PUBLIC FROM HEALTH HAZARDS THE IMPACT FAMILIES, WORKERS, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. ERC IS DEDICATED TO REDUCING THE USE AND MISUSE OF HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC CHEMICALS/SUBSTANCES, FACILITATING A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR CONSUMERS AND EMPLOYEES AND ENCOURAGING CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $2,173,078

Investment Income $423,552

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,596,630

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,000

Salaries & Benefits $884,785

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,004,923

Other Expenses $1,313,431

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,205,216

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$2,596,630	$2,737,154	-0.1%
Expenses	$2,205,216	$2,611,093	-0.2%
Net Income	$391,414	$126,061	+2.1%

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

$334,812

Total Directors

$267,038

Key Employees

$208,709

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHARLES POSS	IN-HOUSE COUNSEL	40.00	Key Emp	$208,709	$0	$208,709
CHRIS E HEPTINSTALL	PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	60.00	Officer Director	$267,038	$0	$267,038
DANIELLE WATSON	SECRETARY	40.00	Officer	$67,774	$0	$67,774
JAMIE BRUNDEGE	BOARD MEMBER	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG PRUS	TREASURER	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JAMES CREAMER	BOARD MEMBER	10.00	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
2025	$2,596,630	$2,205,216	$11,860,256	$391,414
2024	$2,737,154	$2,611,093	$11,298,960	$126,061
2023	$2,409,018	$2,268,387	$11,171,641	$140,631
2022	$2,556,971	$2,642,378	$10,976,450	$-85,407
2021	$2,712,741	$2,106,132	$11,028,825	$606,609
2020	$1,739,147	$1,903,457	$10,293,659	$-164,310
2019	$3,463,314	$2,170,825	$10,492,664	$1,292,489
2018	$3,402,834	$2,573,990	$9,180,417	$828,844