ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP (EIN 522148600) - 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

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SCOTT MALLAN

Phone

2026676982

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP, founded in 1999, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $21.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $18.6M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

WITH BREAKTHROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, WE DRIVE CONSUMER CHOICE AND CIVIC ACTION.

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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 $19,572,330

Program Service Revenue $1,569,824

Investment Income $611,030

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $21,753,184

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $11,454,954

Fundraising Expenses $2,540,710

Program Expenses $14,390,072

Other Expenses $7,180,607

TOTAL EXPENSES $18,635,561

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$21,753,184	$18,077,408	+0.2%
Expenses	$18,635,561	$16,651,540	+0.1%
Net Income	$3,117,623	$1,425,868	+1.2%

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

105

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

$677,628

Total Directors

$369,215

Key Employees

$692,477

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KEN COOK	CHAIR & PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$332,129	$37,086	$369,215
CHRISTINE GARDNER	VICE-CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DRUMMOND PIKE	TREASURER & SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID BAKER	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDON BECK	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATASHA BECK	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN BYMEL	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ARIANNE CALLENDER	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROB FETHERSTONHAUGH	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEG HIRSHBERG	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR MARK HYMAN	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR BOJANA JANKOVIC WEATHERLY	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR HARVEY KARP	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NINA MONTEE KARP	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CJ KETTLER	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN MALKIN	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELISE MUSELES	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR BARBARA PALDUS	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RANDY PAYNTER	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE PFEIFER	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM G ROSS JR	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIM ROZENFELD	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA TURNER SEYDEL	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAZI VISRAM	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT MALLAN	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$274,006	$34,407	$308,413
SCOTT FABER	SENIOR VP GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS	40.00	Key Emp	$309,418	$54,460	$363,878
JOCELYN LYLE	EXECUTIVE VP, MISSION & PARTNERSHIPS	40.00	Key Emp	$269,873	$58,726	$328,599
MAURA WALSH	VP, MARKETING & COMMUNICATION	40.00	Highest	$261,738	$14,901	$276,639
CHRIS CAMPBELL	VP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	40.00	Highest	$227,252	$54,363	$281,615
CAROLINE LEARY	COO & GENERAL COUNSEL	40.00	Highest	$226,740	$18,779	$245,519
OLGA NAIDENKO	VP SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS	40.00	Highest	$211,778	$22,140	$233,918
JOHN REEDER	VP, FEDERAL AFFAIRS	40.00	Highest	$212,118	$1,313	$213,431

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	$21,753,184	$18,635,561	$27,146,131	$3,117,623
2023	$18,077,408	$16,651,540	$24,544,655	$1,425,868
2022	$13,555,244	$14,649,164	$22,874,591	$-1,093,920
2021	$16,093,379	$12,607,327	$14,685,158	$3,486,052
2020	$12,340,521	$11,862,570	$12,376,885	$477,951
2019	$11,177,888	$12,219,714	$11,038,369	$-1,041,826
2018	$14,785,751	$10,604,820	$11,700,065	$4,180,931

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP