Spokane River Forum

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2009

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Doris Avery

Phone

5095357084

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Spokane River Forum, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $209K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $327K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 57% operating deficit.

Mission

The Spokane River Forums mission is to create materials, events and activities that promote regional dialogues for sustaining a healthy river system while meeting the needs of a growing population.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $103,239

The Spokane River Water Trail web site is an interactive web site developed to make it easy to find the access locations, amenities and river info along the 111 mile length of the River. SRF supports access sites along the river by maintaining and enhancing the current areas as well as developing new sites.

Program 2

Expenses: $87,619

Spokane Waste Directory & EnviroCertified Program Waste Directory: The Spokane Waste Directory is a searchable online database for disposing of various wastes in the Spokane area, including business waste, which lists over 100 vendors and includes a Google map feature. It is a resource from the Spokane River Forum that provides information on where to dispose of specific items like styrofoam, plastic types, glass, and tires. The EnviroCertified Program is a voluntary program that recognizes businesses that are properly managing dangerous waste and conserving resources.

Program 3

Expenses: $86,374

The SRF Conference showcases a broad range of projects happening throughout the community to address critical issues for our watershed. Both keynote speakers and panels area leaders present...

The SRF Conference showcases a broad range of projects happening throughout the community to address critical issues for our watershed. Both keynote speakers and panels area leaders present. Attendance of up to 250 people from government agencies, water purveyors, tribal members, private businesses and citizens join together for this 2 day event.

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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 $203,466

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $5,172

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $208,638

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $68,834

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $309,046

Other Expenses $258,058

TOTAL EXPENSES $326,892

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$208,638	$373,354	-0.4%
Expenses	$326,892	$133,602	+1.4%
Net Income	$-118,254	$239,752	-1.5%

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

100

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

$46,376

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Doris Avery	Executive Dir.	40.00	Director	$46,376	$0	$46,376
Dan Maguire	President	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rob Lindsay	Vice President	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Casey Flanagan	Treasurer	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Meghan Lunney	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bob Haynes	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Allyson Beall King	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rob Lindsay	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ken Van Voorhis	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chuck Murphy	Director	2.00	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
2025	$208,638	$326,892	$124,335	$-118,254
2024	$373,354	$133,602	$264,895	$239,752
2019	$458,760	$411,502	$171,261	$47,258