Save the Prairie Society

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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

1975

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Lawrence J Godson

Phone

7085311851

Tax Period

2020-07-01 to 2021-06-30

Save the Prairie Society, founded in 1975, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $42K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue surged 320% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $64K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 55% operating deficit.

Mission

The Society's mission is to acquire natural areas and wildlife habitat, to preserve, protect and enhance biodiversity, to restore native ecosystems, to offer field trips, prairie tours and natural historic and cultural programs at Wolf Road Prairie and the Prairie House, to promote a connection to nature through the arts, and to work to restore the historic Prairie House as a Nature Center and Museum.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $61,183 Revenue: $1,070

Acquire natural areas and wildlife habitat, preserve, protect and enhance biodiversity. Restore native ecosystems, offer field trips, prairie tours and natural historic and cultural programs and...

Acquire natural areas and wildlife habitat, preserve, protect and enhance biodiversity. Restore native ecosystems, offer field trips, prairie tours and natural historic and cultural programs and events at Wolf Road Prairie and the Prairie House. Promote the connection of nature through the arts.

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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 (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $47,420

Program Service Revenue $320

Investment Income $2

Other Revenue $-6,165

TOTAL REVENUE $41,577

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $61,183

Other Expenses $64,288

TOTAL EXPENSES $64,288

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$41,577	$9,909	+3.2%
Expenses	$64,288	$60,226	+0.1%
Net Income	$-22,711	$-50,317	-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

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
Larry Godson	President	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Joseph Standing Bear Stanz	Vice President	0.20	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
David Findley	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
James Arbuthnot	Secretary, Assoc. Dir.	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
John Banaszak	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Cray	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rita Dowd	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Earl Gose	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jack Monson	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rita McCabe	Director	7.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Drew Reaves	Director	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Patricia Reaves	Director	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nate Fremont	Associate Director	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Hodapp	Associate Director	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
E J Neafsey	Associate Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeff Swano	Associate Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Frank Martino	Associate Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Megan Beyer	Associate Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joe Ziccarelli	Associate Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jenny Chlipala	Associate Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Stacia Novy	Associate Director	0.00	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
2021	$41,577	$64,288	$1,220,673	$-22,711
2020	$9,909	$60,226	$1,233,172	$-50,317
2019	$43,701	$82,766	$1,284,285	$-39,065
2018	$122,288	$23,792	$1,331,256	$98,496