PROTECTORS OF TULE SPRINGS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SHERRILL D GROTHEER

Phone

7027377702

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

PROTECTORS OF TULE SPRINGS, founded in 2006, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $93K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 92% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $128K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 37% operating deficit.

Mission

PROTECTING, PRESERVING, SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF TULE SPRINGS FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND ICE AGE FOSSILS STATE PARK.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $64,239 Revenue: $5,000

THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTS RELATING TO THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE EGLINGTON PRESERVE AND MANAGES NON-DEPLETING ENDOWMENT FUNDS RECEIVED...

THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTS RELATING TO THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE EGLINGTON PRESERVE AND MANAGES NON-DEPLETING ENDOWMENT FUNDS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO A FEE-IN-LIEU AGREEMENT FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS INCLUDES SEVERAL MAJOR CLEAN-UPS AND INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL EVENTS ORGANIZED AND HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WITH APPROXIMATELY 50 PARTICIPANTS PROVIDING 300 VOLUNTEER HOURS.

Program 2

Expenses: $8,071

ASSISTED IN THE FUNDING, DEVELOPMENT, AND INSTALLATION OF TRAILWAY INTERPRETIVE ELEMENTS WITHIN THE NATIONAL MONUMENT, INCLUDING TRAILHEAD FEATURES, AUDIO TOURS, AND WAYFINDING FEATURES. PROJECT...

ASSISTED IN THE FUNDING, DEVELOPMENT, AND INSTALLATION OF TRAILWAY INTERPRETIVE ELEMENTS WITHIN THE NATIONAL MONUMENT, INCLUDING TRAILHEAD FEATURES, AUDIO TOURS, AND WAYFINDING FEATURES. PROJECT INCLUDED 341.5 VOLUNTEER HOURS AS IN-KIND SUPPORT.

Program 3

Expenses: $2,000

CONDUCTED OUTREACH AT COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS INCLUDING THE LAS VEGAS SCIENCE EXPO, CAREER DAYS AT VARIOUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND OVER 30 PRESENTATIONS TO COMMUNITY GROUPS...

CONDUCTED OUTREACH AT COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS INCLUDING THE LAS VEGAS SCIENCE EXPO, CAREER DAYS AT VARIOUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND OVER 30 PRESENTATIONS TO COMMUNITY GROUPS EDUCATIONAL/INTERPRETIVE HIKES HELD INVOLVING 100+ PUBLIC PARTICIPANTS AND 225 VOLUNTEER HOURS.

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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 $49,406

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $43,251

Other Revenue $441

TOTAL REVENUE $93,098

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $59,239

Salaries & Benefits $4,720

Fundraising Expenses $1,920

Program Expenses $74,310

Other Expenses $63,660

TOTAL EXPENSES $127,619

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$93,098	$1,167,039	-0.9%
Expenses	$127,619	$71,421	+0.8%
Net Income	$-34,521	$1,095,618	-1.0%

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

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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
SHERRILL D GROTHEER	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA SIMMONS	SECRETARY/DIRECTOR	7.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DONNA SCHLEMMER	TREASURER/DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JILL K DESTEFANO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDRA CROTEAU	DIRECTOR	11.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KORI KLOBERDANZ	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DESIRE SCHULTZ	DIRECTOR	7.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HARIDEV BASUDEV	DIRECTOR	12.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN ROWLAND	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA ROSALES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM SHIMONO	DIRECTOR	4.50	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	$93,098	$127,619	$1,216,185	$-34,521
2023	$1,167,039	$71,421	$1,215,476	$1,095,618