THE HILLSIDE TRUST

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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

1976

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ERIC RUSSO

Phone

5133213886

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE HILLSIDE TRUST, founded in 1976, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $238K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 65% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $39K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

ADVOCATING THE THOUGHTFUL USE AND PRESERVATION OF OUR HILLSIDES THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, LAND CONSERVATION AND ADVOCACY OF RESPONSIBLE LAND USE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $46,310

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CONCERNING HILLSIDE STABILITY ISSUES IN SOUTHWEST OHIO AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY.

Program 2

Expenses: $46,310

ADVOCACY AND RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGION'S HILLSIDES.

Program 3

Expenses: $26,462

STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM: TO HELP MAINTAIN PROPERTIES OWNED AND PROTECTED BY THE HILLSIDE TRUST.

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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 $174,001

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $19,696

Other Revenue $43,997

TOTAL REVENUE $237,694

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $89,676

Fundraising Expenses $18,200

Program Expenses $132,313

Other Expenses $91,268

TOTAL EXPENSES $199,144

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$237,694	$678,636	-0.6%
Expenses	$199,144	$209,955	-0.1%
Net Income	$38,550	$468,681	-0.9%

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

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

$78,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RICHARD BLOCK	PRESIDENT	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH DRISCOLL	VICE PRESIDENT	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID CORS	TREASURER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ARLENE GOLEMBIEWSKI	SECRETARY	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER JENCO	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROLAND JOHNSON	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
POLLY WHITTAKER	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA VOSS	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC RUSSO	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$78,000	$0	$78,000

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	$237,694	$199,144	$10,900,577	$38,550
2022	$678,636	$209,955	$10,825,724	$468,681
2021	$466,522	$170,721	$10,416,125	$295,801
2020	$402,583	$160,325	$10,071,462	$242,258
2019	$1,265,375	$150,827	$9,829,204	$1,114,548
2018	$261,426	$151,707	$8,714,656	$109,719