MICHIGAN FOREST ASSOCIATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1972

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

EMILY SILVER

Phone

5178167879

Tax Period

2023-11-01 to 2024-10-31

MICHIGAN FOREST ASSOCIATION, founded in 1972, is a micro nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $51K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 40% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $75K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 47% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROMOTE GOOD MANAGEMENT ON ALL FOREST LAND; TO EDUCATE OUR MEMBERS ABOUT GOOD FOREST PRACTICES AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE LAND; TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT FORESTRY ISSUES AND THE BENEFITS OF GOOD FOREST MANAGEMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $18,718

PUBLISH QUARTERLY MAGAZINE AND NEWSLETTER FOR APPROXIMATELY 600 SUBSCRIBERS.

Program 2

Expenses: $24,294 Revenue: $1,382

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OF LAND AND SPECIAL PROJECTS TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION SITES, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW AND EXPERIENCE VARIOUS FOREST SYSTEM MANAGEMENT...

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OF LAND AND SPECIAL PROJECTS TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION SITES, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW AND EXPERIENCE VARIOUS FOREST SYSTEM MANAGEMENT ACTIONS, WITH THE PURPOSE OF HELPING CITIZENS UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF STEWARDSHIP OF OUR FORESTS AND WOODLANDS THROUGH SUSTAINABLE DECISIONS.

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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 $42,035

Program Service Revenue $1,382

Investment Income $5,111

Other Revenue $2,579

TOTAL REVENUE $51,107

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,265

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $43,012

Other Expenses $70,762

TOTAL EXPENSES $75,027

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$51,107	$84,949	-0.4%
Expenses	$75,027	$97,166	-0.2%
Net Income	$-23,920	$-12,217	+1.0%

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

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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

N/A

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

$10,500

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
EMILY SILVER	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELAN LIPSCHITZ	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN POTTER-WITTER	IMMED. PAST PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RAJU POKHAREL	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BECKY POBST	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BERNIE HUBBARD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NED CAVENEY JR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ARTHUR MACK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUMMER ROBERTS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON MEYER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT CLOY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGIA PETERSON	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	8.00	Officer	$0	$10,500	$10,500

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	$51,107	$75,027	$477,210	$-23,920
2023	$84,949	$97,166	$501,130	$-12,217
2022	$39,021	$49,612	$513,347	$-10,591
2021	$66,080	$40,213	$523,938	$25,867