FRIENDS OF THE PRAIRIE WETLANDS LEA (EIN 411699443) - 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

1990

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICAYLA NELSON

Phone

2189984480

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

FRIENDS OF THE PRAIRIE WETLANDS LEA, founded in 1990, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $39K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 54% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $95K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 142% operating deficit.

Mission

SUPPORT THE PRAIRIE WETLANDS LEARNING CENTER AND THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

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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 $32,074

Program Service Revenue $716

Investment Income $6,565

Other Revenue $-132

TOTAL REVENUE $39,223

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $75,413

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $86,242

Other Expenses $19,340

TOTAL EXPENSES $94,753

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$39,223	$84,439	-0.5%
Expenses	$94,753	$87,631	+0.1%
Net Income	$-55,530	$-3,192	+16.4%

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

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
BRAD ANDERSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KITTY LAHTI	VICE PRESIDE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICAYLA NELSON	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TINDY RUND	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DON SCHULTZ	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE SCHULTZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEB STREGE	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
2025	$39,223	$94,753	$430,997	$-55,530
2024	$84,439	$87,631	$487,945	$-3,192
2023	$402,522	$61,706	$492,333	$340,816

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