CRADLE OF FORESTRY IN AMERICA INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION (EIN 561302500) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

1972

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CAROLYN ASHWORTH

Phone

8288833463

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CRADLE OF FORESTRY IN AMERICA INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $4.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $4.3M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

TO PROVIDE ALL PEOPLE WITH EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND INTERPRETIVE OPPORTUNITIES ABOUT NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURAL HISTORY.

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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 $1,097,486

Program Service Revenue $2,536,629

Investment Income $68,114

Other Revenue $918,922

TOTAL REVENUE $4,621,151

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,173,070

Fundraising Expenses $47,728

Program Expenses $3,925,370

Other Expenses $2,097,914

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,270,984

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,621,151	$5,343,603	-0.1%
Expenses	$4,270,984	$5,209,884	-0.2%
Net Income	$350,167	$133,719	+1.6%

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

140

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

$39,213

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHAD LEATHERWOOD	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSSELL GARRISON	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WENDELL GODFREY	FINANCE CHAI	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY HOFFMAN	GOVERNANCE C	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LARRY ASCHER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC CALDWELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOCELYN WILSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HARRY FOGEL	DIRECTOR THR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAKOTA WAGNER	DIRECTOR THR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLYN ASHWORTH	PRESIDENT/CE	40.00	Officer	$39,098	$115	$39,213

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	$4,621,151	$4,270,984	$3,479,800	$350,167
2023	$5,343,603	$5,209,884	$2,981,348	$133,719
2022	$4,683,791	$5,199,930	$2,641,939	$-516,139
2021	$4,721,958	$4,259,874	$3,211,221	$462,084
2020	$3,233,455	$3,276,271	$2,636,859	$-42,816
2019	$3,225,399	$3,042,671	$2,624,690	$182,728
2018	$2,936,411	$2,907,846	$2,363,347	$28,565

CRADLE OF FORESTRY IN AMERICA INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION