USEFUL WILD PLANTS INC

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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

1991

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SHERYL CHEATHAM

Phone

5129284441

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

USEFUL WILD PLANTS INC, founded in 1991, is a small nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $364K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 387% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $277K, a strong 76% operating margin.

Mission

Research, compile and disseminate educational information. Produced 4 volumes of encyclopedias; working on volume 5.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $86,681 Revenue: $10,571

Continued sales of encyclopedias, continued research and production of volume 5, attended trade shows to promote sales, research efforts and to disseminate information.

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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 $349,409

Program Service Revenue $10,571

Investment Income $4,248

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $364,228

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $86,681

Other Expenses $86,916

TOTAL EXPENSES $86,916

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$364,228	$74,761	+3.9%
Expenses	$86,916	$78,273	+0.1%
Net Income	$277,312	$-3,512	-80.0%

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

N/A

Volunteers

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
SCOOTER CHEATHAM	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
STAN ROUX	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SHERYL CHEATHAM	TREASURER	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LYNN MARSHALL	SECRETRAY	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JOHNNY ATKINSON	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN G FLOWERS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTIN PAYNE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE SPEIR	TRUSTEE	1.00	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
2023	$364,228	$86,916	$459,652	$277,312