PARTNERSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMM… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

AARON NELSON

Phone

9199677075

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

PARTNERSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $515K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 412% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $148K, a strong 29% operating margin.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE PARTNERSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY IS TO APPLY BUSINESS LEADERSHIP TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. THE PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTS EDUCATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOB GROWTH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND EFFORTS THROUGH PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, TRAINING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY CONVENING, RESEARCH, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVERS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ORGANIZATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $340,476 Revenue: $168,094

IN 2024, THE PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZED AN INTERCITY VISIT AND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, TAKING 70 COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN FOR A BIENNIAL BENCHMARKING TRIP. THE ORGANIZATION...

IN 2024, THE PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZED AN INTERCITY VISIT AND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, TAKING 70 COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN FOR A BIENNIAL BENCHMARKING TRIP. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DEVELOPED LEADERSHIP CHAPEL HILL CARRBORO, A MULTI-MONTH, COHORT-BASED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR 20 COMMUNITY LEADERS. THE PARTNERSHIP COLLABORATED WITH THE CHAMBER FOR A GREATER CHAPEL HILL CARRBORO TO LAUNCH THE CAMPAIGN FOR A GREATER CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO, A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON: INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING; IMPROVING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT; AND SUPPORTING BUSINESS START-UPS AND SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH; ADDITIONALLY, THE PARTNERSHIP PARTNERED WITH THE CHAMBER TO: PRESENT AN ANNUAL STATE OF THE COMMUNITY REPORT; PRODUCE A COMMUNITY DATA BOOK; CONDUCT AND REPORT COMMUNITY RESEARCH (DELIVERING 10+ PRESENTATIONS); AND SERVE AS FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF SEVEN ORGANIZATIONS

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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 $307,733

Program Service Revenue $168,094

Investment Income $36,912

Other Revenue $2,367

TOTAL REVENUE $515,106

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,467

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $340,476

Other Expenses $360,492

TOTAL EXPENSES $366,959

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$515,106	$100,646	+4.1%
Expenses	$366,959	$113,246	+2.2%
Net Income	$148,147	$-12,600	-12.8%

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

$267,838

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
AARON NELSON NV	PRESIDENT & SECRETARY	5.00	Officer	$0	$26,070	$267,838
CREIGHTON BLACKWELL	CHAIR	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT MAITLAND	VICE CHAIR	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SWETA ADKIN	TREASURER	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB SAUNDERS NV	GENERAL COUNSEL	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIE ABOU-RJEILEH	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
LORI DOHERTY	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETSY HARRIS	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN LEHMAN	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM MCNEELY	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
POONAM NANDANI	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOLA OGUNTOYINBO	DIRECTOR	0.50	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	$515,106	$366,959	$317,176	$148,147
2023	$100,646	$113,246	$211,868	$-12,600
2022	$240,253	$172,891	$198,145	$67,362
2021	$34,086	$39,637	$153,227	$-5,551
2020	$28,832	$85,771	$145,156	$-56,939
2019	$165,047	$177,321	$193,202	$-12,274
2018	$320,240	$265,405	$191,241	$54,835

PARTNERSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY