FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY (EIN 452343580) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Principal Officer

ROBERT WATT

Phone

6308716400

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $518K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $836K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 61% operating deficit.

Mission

THE FRIENDS EXIST TO ADVANCE THE VISION OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS. THE MONEY IT COLLECTS THROUGH ITS FUNDRAISING EFFORTS HELPS THE DISTRICT MANAGE THE COUNTY'S PRAIRIES, WOODLANDS AND WETLANDS AND OFFER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES COUNTYWIDE.

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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 $456,171

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $46,062

Other Revenue $15,962

TOTAL REVENUE $518,195

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $812,155

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $1,786

Program Expenses $815,533

Other Expenses $23,852

TOTAL EXPENSES $836,007

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$518,195	$533,402	0.0%
Expenses	$836,007	$281,936	+2.0%
Net Income	$-317,812	$251,466	-2.3%

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
DIANE ADDANTE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN BATTLE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PENNY CHANEZ	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE DYER	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF GAHRIS	EX-OFFICIO	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY GUEST	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LARRY LARSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM MURPHY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARL SCHULTZ	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID STANG	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE SUCHECKI	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT WATT	BOARD CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEANETTE WELLS	DIRECTOR	2.00	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
2024	$518,195	$836,007	$888,615	$-317,812
2023	$533,402	$281,936	$1,200,012	$251,466
2022	$490,803	$303,404	$912,561	$187,399
2021	$213,663	$95,385	$724,863	$118,278
2020	$169,868	$225,064	$606,099	$-55,196
2019	$359,518	$133,004	$666,954	$226,514
2018	$132,920	$90,622	$434,267	$42,298

FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY