GREAT LAKES RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION INC (EIN 382981714) - 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

1991

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOHN KINCH

Phone

3136557945

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GREAT LAKES RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1991, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $369K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 102% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $65K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN MICHIGAN BY EMPOWERING THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC THROUGH EDUCATION AND STRATEGIC COLLABORATION

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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 $355,362

Program Service Revenue $12,236

Investment Income $603

Other Revenue $830

TOTAL REVENUE $369,031

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $195,227

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $240,191

Other Expenses $108,463

TOTAL EXPENSES $303,690

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$369,031	$182,648	+1.0%
Expenses	$303,690	$174,997	+0.7%
Net Income	$65,341	$7,651	+7.5%

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

$57,550

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOHN KINCH	PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANE VAN BUREN	VICE-PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PHILLIP REID	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATIE WATSON	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARY CHURCH	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ETHAN DEVEREAUX	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID KONKLE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DENNIS MARVIN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK O'BOYLE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN RICHTER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN SARVER	DIRECTOR	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALAN WALLER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GIBRAN WASHINGTON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEN ZEBARAH JR	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN FREEMAN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$57,550	$0	$57,550

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	$369,031	$303,690	$270,608	$65,341

GREAT LAKES RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION INC