FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER

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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

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KIMBERLY LAZAR

Phone

9897239062

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER, founded in 1996, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $72K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 34% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $230K represent 38 months of operating reserves.

Mission

MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY AND HABITATS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER WATERSHED BY ENHANCING THE COMMUNITY'S APPRECIATION AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE RIVER, AS WELL AS INCREASE RECREATIONAL ACCESS AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF THE RIVER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $35,728

ECOLOGICAL - TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY, HABITATS AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER AND ITS WATERSHED LANDS.

Program 2

Expenses: $17,597

EDUCATIONAL - TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY'S APPRECIATION AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER.

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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 $37,009

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $483

Other Revenue $34,778

TOTAL REVENUE $72,270

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $34,088

Fundraising Expenses $7,071

Program Expenses $53,325

Other Expenses $36,917

TOTAL EXPENSES $71,005

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$72,270	$109,743	-0.3%
Expenses	$71,005	$114,642	-0.4%
Net Income	$1,265	$-4,899	-1.3%

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

200

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

$30,175

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KIMBERLY LAZAR	EXEC DIR	20.00	Director	$30,175	$0	$30,175
LINDA ROBERTSON	PRESIDENT	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK LIVINGSTON	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ZACH CHLUDIL	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM COOK	DIRECTOR-EME	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANE FERRARO	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHIL LIAGRE	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LANCE OMER	VICE PRESIDE	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE RICHARDSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID HOOD JR	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEO DEASON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAT SKVARENINA	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GUY SALANDER	DIRECTOR	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
2025	$72,270	$71,005	$233,899	$1,265
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$177,141	$202,712	$245,313	$-25,571
2022	$138,913	$152,017	$264,039	$-13,104
2021	$121,302	$140,261	$279,947	$-18,959
2020	$81,723	$69,971	$325,123	$11,752
2019	$86,767	$76,253	$285,740	$10,514
2018	$69,030	$80,905	$271,102	$-11,875