Protect Our Parks

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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

2008

Legal Domicile

Phone

7739297428

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

Protect Our Parks, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $373K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue surged 148% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $344K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

Advocacy and participation in various activities including but not limited to public meetings, public hearings, administrative proceedings, and legal proceedings in regards to public parks and open space, and to correct wrongful and/or improper conduct and actions, and/or to protect such parks and spaces from illegal and/or improper uses.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $344,043 Revenue: $0

LEAD PARTICIPANT IN SEEKING ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AS WELL AS RAISING OTHER CAUSES OF ACTION. THE LAWSUIT ASKS THE US DISTRICT COURT OF THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS TO REVIEW AND ENFORCE...

LEAD PARTICIPANT IN SEEKING ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AS WELL AS RAISING OTHER CAUSES OF ACTION. THE LAWSUIT ASKS THE US DISTRICT COURT OF THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS TO REVIEW AND ENFORCE LONG-ESTABLISHED FEDERAL LAWS ENACTED TO PROTECT LOCAL HISTORIC SITES, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS, IMPAIRMENT OF DEDICATED PUBLIC PARKLAND, AND RELATED COMMUNITY NATURAL RESOURCES WHICH REQUIRE A DILIGENT SEARCH FOR ALTERNATIVES PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF ANY PROPOSED PROJECTS THAT ADVERSELY IMPACT EXISTING PUBLIC RESOURCES.THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, EXPENSES WERE INCURRED FOR THE PRELIMINARY STEPS OF THE LAWSUIT WHICH INCLUDED PETITION FOR CERTIORARI AND MOTIONS FOR PRELIMINARY INJUCTION. ALSO ENGAGED IN OTHER ADVOCACY EFFORTS REGARDING PUBLIC PARKS AND PUBLIC TRUST PROPERTY IN THE EFFORT TO KEEP SUCH SPACES OPEN AND FREE FROM MISUSE AND ABUSE.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $372,624

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $372,624

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $344,043

Other Expenses $344,043

TOTAL EXPENSES $344,043

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$372,624	$150,000	+1.5%
Expenses	$344,043	$232,953	+0.5%
Net Income	$28,581	$-82,953	-1.3%

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
N/A	Secretary	10.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	President	40.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Vice President	15.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	3.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	10.0	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
2021	$372,624	$344,043	$58,234	$28,581