SOUTHEASTERN CAVE CONSERVANCY INC

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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

1991

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KYLE LASSITER

Phone

4237719671

Tax Period

2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

SOUTHEASTERN CAVE CONSERVANCY INC, founded in 1991, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $661K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 44% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $339K, a strong 51% operating margin.

Mission

TO CONSERVE CAVES TO PRESERVE AREAS OF SCENIC BEAUTY, PROVIDE RECREATIONAL ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES, PROTECT CULTURAL AND BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Revenue: $378,997

PRESERVATION OF FORESTRY ON CAVE PROPERTY TO REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS

Program 2

Expenses: $181,580

ROUTINE EXPENSES INCURRED DURING THE YEAR TO MAINTAIN CAVE SITES AND OPERATIONS THAT SUPPORT THE MISSION.

Program 3

Expenses: $4,000

LAND LEASE PAYMENTS FOR TENNESSEE HUNT CLUB.

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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 $264,688

Program Service Revenue $378,997

Investment Income $4,973

Other Revenue $12,178

TOTAL REVENUE $660,836

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $127,699

Fundraising Expenses $24,758

Program Expenses $185,580

Other Expenses $194,389

TOTAL EXPENSES $322,088

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$660,836	$459,153	+0.4%
Expenses	$322,088	$336,500	0.0%
Net Income	$338,748	$122,653	+1.8%

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

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

$65,953

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ROBERT JONES	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KYLE LASSITER	DIRECTOR/CHAIR	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE DAVIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN MADDOX	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN HICKMAN	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROGER HALEY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTY AMBERCROMBIE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CATHY BORER	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRIS GREEN	DIRECTOR	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM WHITEHURST	VICE CHAIR	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL STRINGFELLOW	DIRECTOR/SECRETARY	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BUDDY LANE	DIRECTOR/TREASURER	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RAY KNOTT	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$58,860	$7,093	$65,953

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	$660,836	$322,088	$5,951,254	$338,748
2024	$459,153	$336,500	$5,713,656	$122,653
2023	$275,175	$237,653	$5,562,630	$37,522
2022	$269,858	$285,065	$5,521,084	$-15,207
2021	$840,146	$287,900	$5,774,047	$552,246