CALIFORNIA RIVER WATCH (EIN 680392889) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LARRY HANSON

Phone

7075288175

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CALIFORNIA RIVER WATCH, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $932K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $259K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT PROTECT, ENHANCE AND HELP RESTORE THE RIVERS, CREEKS AND TRIBUTARIES OF CALIFORNIA.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $68,388

Program Service Revenue $841,841

Investment Income $22,253

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $932,482

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,836

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $644,727

Other Expenses $667,503

TOTAL EXPENSES $673,339

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$932,482	$709,828	+0.3%
Expenses	$673,339	$925,541	-0.3%
Net Income	$259,143	$-215,713	-2.2%

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

N/A

Employees

N/A

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
SARA JACOBS	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIO C GUTIERREZ	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAV SPARKS	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARY SPARKS	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARRY HANSON	PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT RAWSON	VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LISA MADOR	SECRETARY	4.00	Officer	$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	$932,482	$673,339	$929,627	$259,143
2024	$709,828	$925,541	$670,483	$-215,713
2023	$1,149,029	$932,230	$886,196	$216,799
2022	$1,012,238	$813,662	$669,397	$198,576
2021	$1,043,859	$635,509	$470,821	$408,350
2020	$309,233	$318,631	$62,471	$-9,398
2019	$287,301	$343,821	$71,869	$-56,520
2018	$543,800	$509,092	$128,389	$34,708

CALIFORNIA RIVER WATCH