FRIENDS OF THE DUNES

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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

SUSANNAH FERSON

Phone

7074441397

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE DUNES, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 129% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $3.1M represent 31 months of operating reserves.

Mission

FRIENDS OF THE DUNES IS DEDICATED TO CONSERVING THE NATURAL DIVERSITY OF COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $425,017

FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS: COASTAL EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS WITH YOUTH AND ADULTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $215,847 Revenue: $19,555

EDUCATION: GUIDED WALKS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND A SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS AND FULL-DAY FIELD TRIPS THAT REACHES 2500 STUDENTS ANNUALLY.

Program 3

Expenses: $459,113 Revenue: $1,000

LAND STEWARDSHIP: THE RESTORATION PROGRAM COORDINATES VOLUNTEERS ALMOST EVERY WEEKEND OF THE YEAR TO RESTORE COAST AREAS ALONG THE ENTIRE NORTH SPIT, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 330 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING...

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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 $1,154,420

Program Service Revenue $21,454

Investment Income $643

Other Revenue $22,663

TOTAL REVENUE $1,199,180

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $266,425

Fundraising Expenses $34,969

Program Expenses $1,121,422

Other Expenses $914,367

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,180,792

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,199,180	$523,871	+1.3%
Expenses	$1,180,792	$470,418	+1.5%
Net Income	$18,388	$53,453	-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

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

$110,835

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SUZANNE FORTNER	PROGRAM & OP	37.00	Officer	$53,757	$7,654	$61,411
MICHAEL CIPRA	EXECUTIVE DI	35.00	Officer	$49,424	$0	$49,424
CARLA AVILA-MARTINEZ	BOARD SECRET	0.75	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DESIREE DAVENPORT	VICE PRESIDE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSANNAH FERSON	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARISA LIA FORMOSA	DIRECTOR	0.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
WIL FRANKLIN	DIRECTOR	0.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
BENJAMIN LARDIERE	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RHIANNON LEWIS-STEPHENSON	DIRECTOR	0.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN ST MARIE	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL VANDER MEER	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHANIE WITZEL	DIRECTOR	0.75	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,199,180	$1,180,792	$3,307,846	$18,388
2022	$523,871	$470,418	$3,124,074	$53,453
2021	$424,506	$378,339	$3,052,677	$46,167
2020	$493,376	$464,467	$3,061,386	$28,909
2019	$468,368	$499,554	$3,019,545	$-31,186
2018	$295,022	$360,010	$3,051,227	$-64,988