THE HYDROUS (EIN 465112972) - 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

DR ERIKA WOOLSEY PETERSO

Phone

4155218272

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE HYDROUS, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $238K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 79% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $53K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

THE HYDROUS IS AN EDUCATION-CENTERED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO TRANSLATING SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY IN OUR OCEAN INTO PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE "OPEN ACCESS OCEANS" SO THAT ALL PEOPLE MAY EXPLORE, UNDERSTAND, AND ENGAGE WITH BEAUTIFUL AND THREATENED MARINE INVIRONMENTS.

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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 $228,592

Program Service Revenue $8,692

Investment Income $116

Other Revenue $645

TOTAL REVENUE $238,045

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $84,000

Fundraising Expenses $115

Program Expenses $88,321

Other Expenses $100,598

TOTAL EXPENSES $184,598

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$238,045	$132,973	+0.8%
Expenses	$184,598	$363,242	-0.5%
Net Income	$53,447	$-230,269	-1.2%

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

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

$84,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DR KRISTINA WOOLSEY	BOARD CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA CONTRERAS	TREASURER	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WESLEY DELLA VOLLA	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SYLVESTER SPENCER-LEE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC RIESEBERG	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR ERIKA WOOLSEY PETERSON	CEO	40.00	Officer	$84,000	$0	$84,000

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	$238,045	$184,598	$134,958	$53,447

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