THE CLIFTON INSTITUTE INC (EIN 521413042) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Tuckman-Chang Vulnerability Assessment

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DOUGLAS LARSON

Phone

5403413651

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE CLIFTON INSTITUTE INC, founded in 1985, is a small nonprofit that reported $318K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $429K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 35% operating deficit.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF NATURE, TO STUDY THE ECOLOGY OF OUR REGION, AND TO RESTORE HABITAT, AND TO CONSERVE NATIVE BIODIVERSITY. WE FULFILL OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, CARRYING OUT ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH, AND RESTORING HABITAT FOR NATIVE PLANTS AND ANIMALS. OUR 900-ACRE PROPERTY, UNDER PERMANENT PROTECTION WITH A CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN CENTRAL FAUQUIER COUNTY VIRGINIA, PROVIDES BEAUTIFUL AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR PROGRAMS.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $683,729

Program Service Revenue $43,907

Investment Income $-65,125

Other Revenue $3,250

TOTAL REVENUE $665,761

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $89,645

Salaries & Benefits $561,116

Fundraising Expenses $28,240

Program Expenses $858,493

Other Expenses $344,335

TOTAL EXPENSES $995,096

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$665,761	$585,506	+0.1%
Expenses	$995,096	$813,955	+0.2%
Net Income	$-329,335	$-228,449	+0.4%

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

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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

Volunteers

150

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

$114,753

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DOUGLAS LARSON	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOCELYN L ALEXANDER	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNE DOUGLAS ATHERTON	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK DEBORD	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA HELLER	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
G ROBERT LEE	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES G MACKALL JR	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCIA MARSH	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
VICTORIA STACK	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARGRETE STEVENS	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
HANS WACHTMEISTER	DIRECTOR	2.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
J BERTON HARRIS PHD	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$54,002	$3,344	$57,346
ELEANOR R HARRIS PH D	MANAGING DIR	40.00	Officer	$54,063	$3,344	$57,407

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$665,761	$995,096	$7,122,463	$-329,335
2022	$585,506	$813,955	$7,039,210	$-228,449
2021	$788,098	$590,512	$7,803,880	$197,586
2020	$294,714	$451,386	$7,473,347	$-156,672
2019	$529,516	$436,671	$7,323,860	$92,845
2018	$317,539	$428,626	$7,449,258	$-111,087

THE CLIFTON INSTITUTE INC