FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS (EIN 330241242) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1987

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TAMMY MARTIN

Phone

7605689918

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 45% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS IS TO PRESERVE LAND, TO SUPPORT EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY, AND TO ACT AS THE SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR THE SANTA ROSA & SAN JACINTO MOUNTAINS NATIONAL MONUMENT.

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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 $879,696

Program Service Revenue $85,371

Investment Income $259,295

Other Revenue $-85,318

TOTAL REVENUE $1,139,044

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $665,661

Fundraising Expenses $69,930

Program Expenses $1,370,953

Other Expenses $984,460

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,650,121

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,139,044	$906,532	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,650,121	$932,219	+0.8%
Net Income	$-511,077	$-25,687	+18.9%

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

100

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

$108,465

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TAMMY MARTIN	EXEC. DIRECT	40.00	Officer	$97,172	$11,293	$108,465
DR ROBERT REED	CHAIR	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TARA BRAVO	VICE CHAIR	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT GONDA	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH MCGARREY	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TED LENNON	CHAIRMAN EME	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOAN TAYLOR	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNE KANE	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHERYL MCKINLEY	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA DRISCOLL	BOARD MEMBER	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY COLEMAN	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN CRISTE	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GORDON FIDLER	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB HARGREAVES	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN HOCKETT	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SIENNA THOMAS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELINA DUARTE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB BERRIMAN	BOARD MEMBER	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	$1,139,044	$1,650,121	$24,407,089	$-511,077
2023	$906,532	$932,219	$24,757,800	$-25,687
2022	$501,216	$696,143	$24,838,897	$-194,927
2021	$734,472	$645,782	$25,495,014	$88,690
2020	$338,009	$655,716	$25,107,411	$-317,707
2019	$588,153	$704,846	$22,381,442	$-116,693
2018	$1,308,630	$619,011	$22,013,553	$689,619

FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS