WILD NATURE INSTITUTE (EIN 463021940) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Monica Bond

Phone

4157630348

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

WILD NATURE INSTITUTE, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $202K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 20% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $238K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

The purposes of the Wild Nature Institute are to conduct scientific research on at-risk wildlife species and their habitats, advocate for their protection, and educate the public about the need to preserve wild nature.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $199,851

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,750

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $201,601

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,928

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $238,375

Other Expenses $230,447

TOTAL EXPENSES $238,375

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$201,601	$253,575	-0.2%
Expenses	$238,375	$112,453	+1.1%
Net Income	$-36,774	$141,122	-1.3%

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

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

$22,000

Total Directors

$22,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Monica Bond PhD	Secretary-Treasurer	3	Officer Director	$0	$22,000	$22,000
Derek Lee PhD	President	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Chad Hanson PhD	Director	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Philip Krohn	Director	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Carmen Mauk	Director	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Shaye Wolf PhD	Director	1	Officer	$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
2025	$201,601	$238,375	$262,664	$-36,774
2024	$253,575	$112,453	$299,438	$141,122

WILD NATURE INSTITUTE