RIVER OTTER ECOLOGY PROJECT (EIN 454997526) - 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

Principal Officer

Terence Carroll

Phone

4153424597

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

RIVER OTTER ECOLOGY PROJECT, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $241K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $64K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

OUR MISSION is to create lasting protections for local waterways using community science, research, education, and advocacy. Our ambassador is the North American River Otter - an indicator of healthy waters. We are committed to making our work accessible, inclusive, and equitable, recognizing that environmental justice and the participation of every voice are essential for meaningful and lasting change.

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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 $239,901

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,232

Other Revenue $188

TOTAL REVENUE $241,321

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $141,113

Fundraising Expenses $5,941

Program Expenses $155,033

Other Expenses $30,355

TOTAL EXPENSES $176,868

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$241,321	$170,120	+0.4%
Expenses	$176,868	$169,845	+0.0%
Net Income	$64,453	$275	+233.4%

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

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

$35,000

Total Directors

$132,104

Key Employees

$97,104

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Megan Isadore	Executive Director	40	Director Key Emp	$90,000	$7,104	$97,104
Terence Carroll	President	40	Officer Director	$35,000	$0	$35,000
Richard Abramson	Vice President	4	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Colleen Haraden-Gorski	Treasurer	4	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Ellen King	Secretary	4	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Christine Banzon	Director	4	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	$241,321	$176,868	$118,805	$64,453

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