Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust (EIN 330974992) - 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

2001

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $236K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $1.7M represent 84 months of operating reserves.

Mission

The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust of Long Beach and Seal Beach seeks to acquire, restore, preserve and provide education about the former estuary of the Lower San Gabriel River, its tidal salt marsh, riparian habitats, and buffer of coastal sage scrub habitats.

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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 $188,319

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $48,026

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $236,345

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $45,297

Fundraising Expenses $5,633

Program Expenses $210,898

Other Expenses $204,264

TOTAL EXPENSES $249,561

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$236,345	$166,816	+0.4%
Expenses	$249,561	$201,797	+0.2%
Net Income	$-13,216	$-34,981	-0.6%

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

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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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Laurie Smith	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Mayes	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dorothy Johnson	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Judy Garner	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lilly House-Peters	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Michalik	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Linda Pemberton	Secretary	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Dianne Sundstrom	Treasurer	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
John Fries	President	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Elizabeth Lambe	Executive Director	10.00	Key Emp	$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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$236,345	$249,561	$1,663,156	$-13,216
2022	$166,816	$201,797	$1,524,490	$-34,981
2021	$300,570	$203,664	$1,792,486	$96,906
2020	$153,981	$284,047	$1,514,431	$-130,066
2019	$259,784	$294,302	$1,555,540	$-34,518
2018	$496,221	$371,373	$1,787,253	$124,848
2018	$396,221	$371,373	$1,687,253	$24,848

Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust