DENVER URBAN GARDENS (EIN 742374848) - 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

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LINDA APPEL LIPSIUS

Phone

3032929900

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DENVER URBAN GARDENS, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $4.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

DENVER URBAN GARDENS' (DUG) MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ACCESS, SKILLS, AND RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE TO GROW HEALTHY FOOD IN COMMUNITY AND REGENERATE URBAN GREEN SPACES.

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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 $3,973,593

Program Service Revenue $467,192

Investment Income $16,955

Other Revenue $-30,352

TOTAL REVENUE $4,427,388

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $823,043

Salaries & Benefits $1,731,646

Fundraising Expenses $273,174

Program Expenses $3,841,674

Other Expenses $2,001,298

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,555,987

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,427,388	$3,035,529	+0.5%
Expenses	$4,555,987	$4,086,475	+0.1%
Net Income	$-128,599	$-1,050,946	-0.9%

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

1705

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

$170,510

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BROOKE GABBERT	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW FELDMAN	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS SHAFFNER	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA ROSAS	PAST PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM LARKEY	BOARD DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIANNA BORIN	BOARD DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARON EARNEST	BOARD DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON LONGSDORF	BOARD DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSE OGAS	BOARD DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOLON CLARK	BOARD DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY NORDINI	BOARD DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELINDA WARNER	BOARD DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD HESS	BOARD DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM CRAFT	BOARD DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZANE WAY	BOARD DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA APPEL LIPSIUS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$148,206	$22,304	$170,510

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	$4,427,388	$4,555,987	$2,129,551	$-128,599
2023	$3,035,529	$4,086,475	$2,290,861	$-1,050,946
2022	$3,499,144	$2,792,225	$2,157,961	$706,919
2021	$3,963,280	$2,323,744	$1,439,830	$1,639,536
2020	$1,907,424	$2,171,948	$535,933	$-264,524
2019	$1,997,986	$2,188,216	$483,448	$-190,230
2018	$1,969,459	$2,107,831	$467,803	$-138,372
2018	$1,969,459	$2,107,831	$467,803	$-138,372

DENVER URBAN GARDENS