Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association Inc (EIN 391522857) - 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

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Brent Gustason President

Phone

4144881691

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association Inc, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit that reported $278K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 193% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $177K, a strong 64% operating margin.

Mission

The Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association (WNLA) serves the Green industry and its nearly 200 members, which includes growers, landscapers, retailers, and industry suppliers. The association plays a vital role in meeting the educational, informational, and legislative advocacy demands of a more technologically advanced industry serving a more knowledge-able and discriminating consumer.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $209,412

Program Service Revenue $66,657

Investment Income $1,926

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $277,995

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,500

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $71,771

TOTAL EXPENSES $101,199

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$277,995	$94,959	+1.9%
Expenses	$101,199	$100,260	+0.0%
Net Income	$176,796	$-5,301	-34.4%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Becky Kielstrup	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andy Kurth	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Lewandowski	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jonathan Stickels	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brent Gustason	President	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Liesl Thomas	Vice President	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Seth Nicholson	Secretary/Treasurer	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Ross Swartz	Past President	5.00	Officer	$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
2018	$277,995	$101,199	$361,154	$176,796

Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association Inc