FRIENDS OF BRANDYWINE SPRINGS (EIN 510346948) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Ed Lipka

Phone

3025452982

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF BRANDYWINE SPRINGS, founded in 1993, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $403K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14374% operating deficit.

Mission

The Friends of Brandywine Springs (FOBS) is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the improvement and historical restoration of the Brandywine Springs Amusement Park. The Friends of Brandywine Springs do not intend to rebuild the amusement park. Our plan is to create a historical nature walk. We want to make a clear, safe trail for visitors to stroll through the park and learn a little Delaware history while enjoying the natural surroundings.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,298

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $485

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,783

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $401,325

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $402,825

Other Expenses $1,500

TOTAL EXPENSES $402,825

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$2,783	$3,082	-0.1%
Expenses	$402,825	$1,468	+273.4%
Net Income	$-400,042	$1,614	-248.9%

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

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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
Ed Lipka	President	20	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Mark Lawlor	Vice President	20	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Mary Lou Lawlor	Secretary	15	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Angela Evans	Treasurer	15	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
2025	$2,783	$402,825	$70,650	$-400,042
2024	$3,082	$1,468	$470,692	$1,614
2023	$4,081	$5,009	$469,078	$-928
2022	$452,607	$5,271	$470,006	$447,336

FRIENDS OF BRANDYWINE SPRINGS