Wild Orca (EIN 464936308) - 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

Michael Hays

Phone

3603170111

Tax Period

2024-03-01 to 2025-02-28

Wild Orca, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $250K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 43% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $411K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 64% operating deficit.

Mission

Translating science into action to save Southern Resident killer whales from extinction.

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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 $245,209

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $4,667

TOTAL REVENUE $249,876

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $158,500

Salaries & Benefits $164,650

Fundraising Expenses $7,064

Program Expenses $371,183

Other Expenses $87,633

TOTAL EXPENSES $410,783

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$249,876	$441,443	-0.4%
Expenses	$410,783	$200,436	+1.0%
Net Income	$-160,907	$241,007	-1.7%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Michael Hays	President	20	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Anna Gullickson	Secretary	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Sharadin	Director	2	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
2025	$249,876	$410,783	$479,317	$-160,907
2024	$441,443	$200,436	$642,841	$241,007
2023	$389,817	$180,648	$406,311	$209,169

Wild Orca