CHINCOTEAGUE NATURAL HISTORY ASSOC (EIN 541394855) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Tuckman-Chang Vulnerability Assessment

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1986

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARCUS LEMASTERS

Phone

7573363696

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

CHINCOTEAGUE NATURAL HISTORY ASSOC, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit that reported $254K in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $294K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. ALSO TO SUPPORT THE WILDLIFE REFUGE WITH THEIR NEEDS AND HELP SUPPORT THE OPERATION AND UPKEEP OF THE HISTORIC LIGHTHOUSE.

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $20,698

Program Service Revenue $136,676

Investment Income $3,459

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $160,833

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $51,112

Salaries & Benefits $22,603

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $159,633

Other Expenses $92,033

TOTAL EXPENSES $165,748

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$160,833	$166,295	0.0%
Expenses	$165,748	$120,033	+0.4%
Net Income	$-4,915	$46,262	-1.1%

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

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
DEBBIE BROWN	TREASURER	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH FENNER	SECRETARY	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MARCUS LEMASTERS	PRESIDENT	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
PETER PULMAN	VICE PRESIDE	N/A	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	$160,833	$165,748	$164,715	$-4,915
2024	$166,295	$120,033	$165,052	$46,262
2023	$136,633	$107,064	$108,518	$29,569
2022	$91,252	$95,013	$72,956	$-3,761
2021	$29,104	$67,347	$91,649	$-38,243
2020	$43,134	$118,430	$126,164	$-75,296
2019	$171,938	$247,180	$212,814	$-75,242
2018	$253,995	$293,634	$279,131	$-39,639

CHINCOTEAGUE NATURAL HISTORY ASSOC