DANE COUNTY CONSERVATION LEAGUE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1933

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SHARON SCHWAB

Phone

9204180569

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DANE COUNTY CONSERVATION LEAGUE, founded in 1933, is a small nonprofit that reported $110K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $153K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 39% operating deficit.

Mission

CONSERVE NOW, THAT THE FUTURE MAY LIVE!

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $132,918 Revenue: $8,839

PROVIDED FUNDS TO THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST IN THE PURCHASE OF MACHINERY USED IN MAINTAINING GRASSLANDS. PROVIDED FUNDS TO OTHER CHARITABLE CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS...

PROVIDED FUNDS TO THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST IN THE PURCHASE OF MACHINERY USED IN MAINTAINING GRASSLANDS. PROVIDED FUNDS TO OTHER CHARITABLE CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS. RAISED PHEASANTS FOR RELEASE IN PUBLIC AREAS. BUILT AND INSTALLED NESTING STRUCTURES FOR WOOD DUCKS AND BLUE BIRDS.

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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 $23,778

Program Service Revenue $8,839

Investment Income $73,734

Other Revenue $3,754

TOTAL REVENUE $110,105

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $110,706

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $132,918

Other Expenses $42,522

TOTAL EXPENSES $153,228

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$110,105	$81,557	+0.4%
Expenses	$153,228	$99,239	+0.5%
Net Income	$-43,123	$-17,682	+1.4%

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

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

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
SHARON SCHWAB	PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM HEINDL	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LOWELL CARTER	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF BLOOMER	TREASURER	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DENISE JOHNSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DWAINE RUNDLE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY SANDS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD BRYE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM KLINGBIEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM RIPP	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS WORLEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN CENTER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MONICA SPAENI	DIRECTOR	1.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$110,105	$153,228	$2,398,444	$-43,123
2022	$81,557	$99,239	$2,239,142	$-17,682
2021	$-57,552	$85,786	$2,695,664	$-143,338
2020	$31,944	$66,279	$2,517,978	$-34,335
2019	$123,144	$52,042	$2,380,771	$71,102
2018	$80,080	$85,017	$2,069,736	$-4,937