NORTH CAROLINA URBAN FOREST COUNCIL

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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

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ELIZABETH RILEY

Phone

9196146388

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NORTH CAROLINA URBAN FOREST COUNCIL, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $289K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE COUNCIL IS TO ADVOCATE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF NORTH CAROLINA'S URBAN FORESTS THROUGH THE USE OF ECONOMIC, HUMAN, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES. THE COUNCIL, IN PURSUIT OF ITS STATED MISSION, AIMS TO MEET THE FOLLOWING GOALS: A) INFORM AND EDUCATE COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE PROPER CARE OF TREES AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC VALUE, B) PROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONALISM AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN THE CARE AND PRESERVATION OF TREES, C) PROMOTE THE COMPLIANCE WITH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF ARBORICULTURE AND URBAN FORESTRY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, D) ENGAGE IN PARTNERSHIP BUILDING AND ADVOCACY WHILE MONITORING AND PURSING ISSUES THAT CONCERN URBAN FOREST SUSTAINABILITY, E) SUPPORT, ENCOURAGE, AND COMMUNICATE CONTINUED URBAN FORESTRY AND ARBORICULTURAL RESEARCH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $78,556 Revenue: $27,156

THE NORTH CAROLINA URBAN FOREST COUNCIL ORGANIZES, HOSTS, AND CONDUCTS AT LEAST SIX CAROLINA CANOPY WORKSHOPS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS THE STATE TO MAXIMIZE CONVENIENCE FOR OUR MEMBERS. TOPICS...

THE NORTH CAROLINA URBAN FOREST COUNCIL ORGANIZES, HOSTS, AND CONDUCTS AT LEAST SIX CAROLINA CANOPY WORKSHOPS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS THE STATE TO MAXIMIZE CONVENIENCE FOR OUR MEMBERS. TOPICS VARY DEPENDING ON THE AREA.

Program 2

Expenses: $40,183 Revenue: $33,186

THE NORTH CAROLINA URBAN FOREST COUNCIL ORGANIZES AN ANNUAL 3-DAY CONFERENCE HOSTED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ACROSS THE STATE. WE PARTNER WITH INDUSTRY TRADE ASSOCIATIONS AND CO-SPONSOR OTHER...

THE NORTH CAROLINA URBAN FOREST COUNCIL ORGANIZES AN ANNUAL 3-DAY CONFERENCE HOSTED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ACROSS THE STATE. WE PARTNER WITH INDUSTRY TRADE ASSOCIATIONS AND CO-SPONSOR OTHER TREE-RELATED EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, AND WORKSHOPS ACROSS THE STATE.

Program 3

Expenses: $14,650

THE NORTH CAROLINA URBAN FOREST COUNCIL ADMINISTERS THE LEGACY TREE FUND, WHICH TAKES DONATIONS FOR TREE PLANTING. FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO QUALIFYING COMMUNITIES THROUGH A COMPETITIVE GRANT PROCESS.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $227,548

Program Service Revenue $60,342

Investment Income $46

Other Revenue $588

TOTAL REVENUE $288,524

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,000

Salaries & Benefits $82,433

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $143,389

Other Expenses $190,166

TOTAL EXPENSES $282,599

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$288,524	$309,219	-0.1%
Expenses	$282,599	$286,185	0.0%
Net Income	$5,925	$23,034	-0.7%

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

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
MAX ALFF	SECRETARY	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HEIKE BILLER	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
KYLE COVERDALE	TREASURER	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN HEIFFERON	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
CONNIE JOYCE	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF KISH	PAST CHAIR	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK LIVINGSTON	VICE CHAIR	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEITH O'HERRIN	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANTHONY RAMSEY	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH RILEY	CHAIR	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON SMITH	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREGORY ZICKGRAF	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$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
2023	$288,524	$282,599	$96,467	$5,925
2022	$309,219	$286,185	$86,484	$23,034
2019	$251,566	$234,883	$90,560	$16,683