DESERT FLYING CLUB (EIN 472021773) - 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

BRETT WHITTACRE

Phone

7029907656

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DESERT FLYING CLUB, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit that reported $382K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 54% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $449K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

DESERT FLYING CLUB PROVIDES A SAFE, WELL MAINTAINED FLEET OF AIRCRAFT TO OUR MEMBERSHIP AND PROMOTES SAFETY IN GENERAL AVIATION THROUGH ONGOING TRAINING AND EDUCATION.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $382,205

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $382,205

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $62,659

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $386,527

TOTAL EXPENSES $449,186

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$382,205	$823,807	-0.5%
Expenses	$449,186	$810,992	-0.4%
Net Income	$-66,981	$12,815	-6.2%

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

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

$24,248

Total Directors

$21,252

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
GARY KAUFFMAN - CHIEF	FLIGHT/SAFETY OFFICER	10.00	Officer	$24,248	$0	$24,248
CAIMON SALWAY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$20,227	$0	$20,227
JAN GREENBURG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$1,025	$0	$1,025
BRETT WHITTCARE	PRESIDENT/EXEC. DIRECTOR	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE WILLIAMS	SECRETARY	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE YIN	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES CORONA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS SMITH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FERNANDO MOLINA	SAFETY OFFICER	2.00	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
2024	$382,205	$449,186	$176,293	$-66,981
2023	$823,807	$810,992	$155,426	$12,815
2022	$1,164,957	$1,117,802	$178,061	$47,155
2021	$1,224,537	$1,293,960	$154,481	$-69,423

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