LAND STEWARDSHIP PROJECT (EIN 411466054) - 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

SCOTT ELKINS

Phone

6127226377

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LAND STEWARDSHIP PROJECT, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $4.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

THE LAND STEWARDSHIP PROJECT (LSP) WORKS TO FOSTER AN ETHIC OF STEWARDSHIP TOWARD FARMLAND IN THE UNITED STATES, PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND DEVELOP HEALTHY COMMUNIIES. LSP IS DEDICATED TO CREATING TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE IN OUR FOOD AND FARMING SYSTEM BASED ON VALUES OF STEWARDSHIP, JUSTICE, DEMOCRACY AND HEALTH.

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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 $2,881,867

Program Service Revenue $376,806

Investment Income $75,851

Other Revenue $61,946

TOTAL REVENUE $3,396,470

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,675

Salaries & Benefits $3,024,097

Fundraising Expenses $245,783

Program Expenses $3,464,338

Other Expenses $1,117,354

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,143,126

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,396,470	$3,676,522	-0.1%
Expenses	$4,143,126	$3,940,137	+0.1%
Net Income	$-746,656	$-263,615	+1.8%

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

250

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

$379,543

Total Directors

$259,809

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SCOTT ELKINS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	52.00	Officer Director	$118,598	$39,538	$158,136
BETH SLOCUM	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA CULLIP	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARA MORRISON	SECRETARY/TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURIE DRIESSEN	FOURTH OFFICER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN MCGRATH	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAULA WILLIAMS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LES MACARE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALETA BORRUD	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSH BRYCESON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HANNAH BERNHARDT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
OLIVIA BLANCHFLOWER	DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$90,420	$11,253	$101,673
TIMOTHY KENNEY	DIR OF ADMIN AND FINANCE	41.00	Officer	$90,637	$29,097	$119,734

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	$3,396,470	$4,143,126	$5,562,106	$-746,656
2024	$3,676,522	$3,940,137	$5,961,144	$-263,615
2023	$3,820,174	$3,658,489	$6,202,903	$161,685
2022	$3,400,549	$3,404,391	$5,082,245	$-3,842
2021	$3,524,298	$2,998,750	$5,403,900	$525,548
2020	$3,012,891	$2,806,384	$4,559,312	$206,507
2019	$2,372,636	$2,671,014	$4,210,509	$-298,378
2018	$3,844,219	$2,617,170	$4,511,133	$1,227,049

LAND STEWARDSHIP PROJECT