EVERGLADES LAW CENTER 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

Elizabeth Fata Carpenter

Phone

7864963309

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

EVERGLADES LAW CENTER INC, founded in 1991, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $484K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $436K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

TO ADVOCATE, NEGOTIATE, AND LITIGATE TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE SOUTH FLORIDA ECOSYSTEM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $338,061 Revenue: $10,672

PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT COMMUNITIES AND TO REPRESENT ADVOCACY GROUPS BEFORE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND TO PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES, WITH A FOCUS ON...

PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT COMMUNITIES AND TO REPRESENT ADVOCACY GROUPS BEFORE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND TO PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES, WITH A FOCUS ON AMERICA'S EVERGLADES. REPRESENT THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND USE MATTERS, WORKING WITH NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION GROUPS INCLUDING LAND USE, WETLANDS PERMITTING, ENDANGERED SPECIES, PUBLIC LANDS, AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT, WITH A FOCUS ON AMERICA'S EVERGLADES.

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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 $374,510

Program Service Revenue $10,672

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $98,653

TOTAL REVENUE $483,835

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $376,219

Fundraising Expenses $15,565

Program Expenses $338,061

Other Expenses $60,114

TOTAL EXPENSES $436,333

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$483,835	$464,083	+0.0%
Expenses	$436,333	$343,108	+0.3%
Net Income	$47,502	$120,975	-0.6%

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

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

$91,258

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Elizabeth Fata Carpenter	Executive Director	40	Officer	$84,560	$6,698	$91,258
Michael Pucillo	President	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jason Domark	Treasurer	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Karen Marcus	Secretary	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Susanne Durst	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert Hartsell	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Zack Lipschultz	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
William Atterbury	Director	2	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
2024	$483,835	$436,333	$273,376	$47,502
2023	$464,083	$343,108	$225,874	$120,975
2023	$464,083	$343,108	$225,874	$120,975
2022	$285,628	$274,976	$105,026	$10,652
2022	$285,628	$274,976	$105,026	$10,652
2021	$213,453	$291,026	$92,820	$-77,573
2020	$341,535	$289,955	$169,058	$51,580
2019	$297,990	$222,868	$117,478	$75,122
2018	$215,004	$237,490	$42,420	$-22,486