WATERKEEPERS CHESAPEAKE INC (EIN 454381850) - 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

2012

Legal Domicile

Phone

2024230504

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WATERKEEPERS CHESAPEAKE INC, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $438K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $681K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 56% operating deficit.

Mission

ORGANIZATION MISSION: A COALITION OF INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS WORKING TOPROTECT THE WATERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE AND COASTAL BAYS. WATERKEEPERS CHESAPEAKE INC. AMPLIFIES THE VOICES OF EACH WATERKEEPER AND MOBILIZES THESE ORGANIZATIONS TO FIGHT POLLUTION AND CHAMPION CLEAN WATER.

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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 $201,986

Program Service Revenue $230,806

Investment Income $4,970

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $437,762

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $94,311

Salaries & Benefits $257,636

Fundraising Expenses $61,529

Program Expenses $551,693

Other Expenses $329,067

TOTAL EXPENSES $681,014

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$437,762	$309,053	+0.4%
Expenses	$681,014	$601,341	+0.1%
Net Income	$-243,252	$-292,288	-0.2%

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

N/A

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

$131,591

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LEDA HUTA	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$69,300	$0	$69,300
ROBIN BRODER	DEPUTY DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$62,291	$0	$62,291
KATHLEEN LIEDY	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLE BASSETT	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY FRANC	CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM HILL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK FRONDORF	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NINA BETH CARDIN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STACI HARTWELL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EVAN ISAACSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM DUNLAP	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID HUNKE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	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	$437,762	$681,014	$272,476	$-243,252
2023	$309,053	$601,341	$509,754	$-292,288
2023	$309,053	$601,341	$509,754	$-292,288
2022	$478,320	$855,874	$807,755	$-377,554
2021	$524,754	$864,310	$1,179,540	$-339,556
2020	$460,410	$809,216	$1,536,224	$-348,806
2019	$1,766,138	$659,238	$1,872,912	$1,106,900
2019	$1,766,138	$658,613	$1,873,923	$1,107,525
2018	$675,506	$567,765	$759,293	$107,741
2018	$675,506	$567,765	$759,293	$107,741

WATERKEEPERS CHESAPEAKE INC