GHOST CARBON (EIN 473314445) - 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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

STEVEN VAN ALEN

Phone

3109038625

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

GHOST CARBON, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $197K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 93% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $155K, a strong 79% operating margin.

Mission

The primary objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be: to mitigate air pollution in California, by replacing gasoline powered lawn equipment with battery operated equipment- to help meet local and federal regulations, and help prevent climate change. Additionally, this Corporation may engage in any activates that are reasonably related to or in furtherance of its stated charitable purposes, or in any other charitable activates within the law.

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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 $203,123

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-6,430

TOTAL REVENUE $196,693

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $41,489

TOTAL EXPENSES $41,489

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$196,693	$102,000	+0.9%
Expenses	$41,489	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$155,204	$102,000	+0.5%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
STEVEN VAN ALEN	Director	1.00	Officer 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	$196,693	$41,489	$260,369	$155,204

GHOST CARBON