AUSTIN YOUTH RIVER WATCH

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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

1992

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

FIDEL CAMPUZANO GONZALEZ

Phone

5127089115

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

AUSTIN YOUTH RIVER WATCH, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $773K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 94% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $726K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

AUSTIN YOUTH RIVER WATCH TRANSFORMS AND INSPIRES YOUTH THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND ADVENTURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $632,043 Revenue: $139,262

AUSTIN YOUTH RIVER WATCH IS A MULTI-YEAR, AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM SERVING 120 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, COMBINING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. STUDENTS COLLECT, ANALYZE, AND...

AUSTIN YOUTH RIVER WATCH IS A MULTI-YEAR, AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM SERVING 120 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, COMBINING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. STUDENTS COLLECT, ANALYZE, AND PUBLISH WATER QUALITY DATA FROM 28 AUSTIN-AREA WATERWAYS AND REPORT THIS DATA TO LOCAL AND STATEWIDE AGENCIES. IN ADDITION, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN RESTORATION PROJECTS WITH COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO ENHANCE THE ECOLOGICAL AND HYDROLOGICAL FUNCTIONING OF LOCAL WATERSHEDS.

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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 $632,444

Program Service Revenue $139,262

Investment Income $843

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $772,549

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $487,985

Fundraising Expenses $50,461

Program Expenses $632,043

Other Expenses $238,119

TOTAL EXPENSES $726,104

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$772,549	$399,231	+0.9%
Expenses	$726,104	$656,885	+0.1%
Net Income	$46,445	$-257,654	-1.2%

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

Employees

Volunteers

210

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

$122,879

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JONATHAN BARONA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DALIA ESPARZA	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYAN NYA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VELISSA CHAPA	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT DEL ROSSI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE BRIGHT	SECRETARY THRU APR'25	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PHILIP AIKEN	SECRETARY AS OF APR'25	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMANTHA SHEFFIELD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELINDA CHOW	CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$43,726	$7,250	$50,976
FIDEL CAMPUZANO GONZALEZ	CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$66,707	$5,196	$71,903

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	$772,549	$726,104	$319,259	$46,445
2024	$399,231	$656,885	$196,664	$-257,654
2023	$486,402	$537,900	$425,533	$-51,498
2022	$449,877	$421,075	$465,233	$28,802
2021	$440,092	$342,743	$486,171	$97,349
2020	$395,117	$361,810	$394,457	$33,307
2019	$441,595	$322,423	$307,958	$119,172
2018	$370,870	$328,497	$197,475	$42,373