SUSTAINABLE SANDHILLS

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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

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ASSAD TAVAKOLI DR

Phone

9104849098

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SUSTAINABLE SANDHILLS, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $216K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year.

Mission

WORKS AS A CHANGE AGENT TO EMPOWER YOUTH, COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE, DOCUMENT AND DEMAND STRONGER PROTECTION FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT THOUGH FOUR CORE PROGRAMS: CLEAN AIR, CLEAN WATER, GREEN SCHOOLS AND GREEN BUSINESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $130,428 Revenue: $7,764

EARTHFEST

Program 2

Expenses: $27,991 Revenue: $37,751

SUSTAINABLE SANDHILLS ALSO CONTINUED ITS ROLE AS MANAGER OF THE REGIONAL AIR QUALITY PROGRAM FOR THE FAYETTEVILLE AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (FAMPO). ONE OF THE PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTS IN...

SUSTAINABLE SANDHILLS ALSO CONTINUED ITS ROLE AS MANAGER OF THE REGIONAL AIR QUALITY PROGRAM FOR THE FAYETTEVILLE AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (FAMPO). ONE OF THE PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTS IN FY24 WAS THE FIFTH ANNUAL SANDHILLS DRIVE ELECTRIC CAR SHOW. OVER 25 ELECTRIC VEHICLE OWNERS, BETWEEN 150-200 EVENT ATTENDEES AND SEVERAL COMMUNITY AGENCIES INCLUDING LOCAL UTILITY PROVIDERS AND FAMPO PARTICIPATED.

Program 3

Expenses: $3,657

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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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 $69,392

Program Service Revenue $144,660

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $2,439

TOTAL REVENUE $216,491

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $160,569

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $162,076

Other Expenses $51,600

TOTAL EXPENSES $212,169

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$216,491	$257,477	-0.2%
Expenses	$212,169	$217,333	0.0%
Net Income	$4,322	$40,144	-0.9%

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

100

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
JUAN MA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RODNEY MEDLEY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN ZIMMERMAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER STANTON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDDIE ROSADO	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONELLE KIMBROUGH	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY ELLIOT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZACHARY HALL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASSAD TAVAKOLI	TREASURER	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
HEATHER BROWN	BOARD VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DENISE RENFRO	BOARD CHAIR	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
WAYNE RIDER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	0.00	Highest	$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	$216,491	$212,169	$146,523	$4,322
2024	$257,477	$217,333	$142,315	$40,144
2023	$230,273	$203,737	$178,191	$26,536
2023	$230,273	$203,737	$178,191	$26,536
2023	$230,273	$203,737	$178,191	$26,536
2022	$233,851	$223,633	$152,705	$10,218
2021	$226,733	$176,842	$143,215	$49,891
2020	$265,677	$227,704	$110,417	$37,973