FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC (EIN 391416519) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JAMES WROBLEWSKI

Phone

4144258550

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $675K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 182% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $386K, a strong 57% operating margin.

Mission

THE FRIENDS OF WEHR IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF THE WEHR NATURE CENTER AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. IT PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CENTER INCLUDING NATURAL AREAS STEWARDSHIP, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING, SPECIAL PUBLIC EVENTS, SUMMER INTERNS, NATURE IN THE PARKS, LIVE ANIMALS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

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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 $599,663

Program Service Revenue $418

Investment Income $15,300

Other Revenue $59,452

TOTAL REVENUE $674,833

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $13,766

Salaries & Benefits $93,873

Fundraising Expenses $60,892

Program Expenses $128,908

Other Expenses $180,957

TOTAL EXPENSES $288,596

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$674,833	$239,086	+1.8%
Expenses	$288,596	$215,314	+0.3%
Net Income	$386,237	$23,772	+15.2%

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

602

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
CINDY LORENTZEN	PRESIDENT	2.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TED BOSCH	VICE PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM WROBLEWSKI	TREASURER	12.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH TERASEK	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LUCAS AMELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL BRINGS	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA DEUTSCH	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY LAAK-LOEDING	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER LAZEWSKI	DIRECTOR	2.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH ROUBIK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY SHAMBARGER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG JOERS	PRESIDENT EMERITUS	0.00	Officer 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	$674,833	$288,596	$708,823	$386,237
2023	$239,086	$215,314	$292,355	$23,772
2022	$218,330	$202,945	$246,400	$15,385
2021	$191,107	$196,789	$258,627	$-5,682
2020	$200,543	$204,982	$253,852	$-4,439
2019	$246,818	$342,330	$277,170	$-95,512
2018	$204,171	$316,534	$348,290	$-112,363

FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC