NEWTON ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS INC (EIN 421436608) - 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

1995

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TERESA LYMAN

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NEWTON ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS INC, founded in 1995, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $97K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $113K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN AN ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC; TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT; TO USE HORTICULTURE AS A CATALYST FOR COMMUNITY CONNECTION; AND TO ENRICH AND INSPIRE BY GROWING EXHIBITING AND EDUCATING WITH A FOC

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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 $65,747

Program Service Revenue $15,000

Investment Income $1

Other Revenue $16,536

TOTAL REVENUE $97,284

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $56,352

Fundraising Expenses $326

Program Expenses $102,040

Other Expenses $56,623

TOTAL EXPENSES $112,975

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$97,284	$72,053	+0.4%
Expenses	$112,975	$117,130	0.0%
Net Income	$-15,691	$-45,077	-0.7%

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
CHRISTY MCCORMICK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON SAUL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY MCCONKEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANNY ATMORE	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAWN BLEEKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY COOPER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN FRUETEL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUG THOMA	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
INA HEIDEMANN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL SCHOENFELDER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINA ANDERSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN ZINK	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TERESA LYMAN	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LEAH BUSCH	CO-PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LANA WOHLERS	CO-PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer 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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$97,284	$112,975	$896,213	$-15,691
2022	$72,053	$117,130	$900,944	$-45,077
2021	$53,253	$81,813	$1,115,098	$-28,560
2020	$118,349	$91,175	$1,047,126	$27,174
2019	$180,052	$129,694	$995,732	$50,358
2018	$26,780	$113,135	$1,075,941	$-86,355

NEWTON ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS INC