TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1941

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RON NATINSKY

Phone

2144287476

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS, founded in 1941, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 72% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 39% operating deficit.

Mission

TO BE THE DESTINATION WHERE CHILDREN AND ADULTS DISCOVER AND LEARN TO SUSTAIN THE NATURAL WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,359,822 Revenue: $938,134

CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT THE FAR REACHING BENEFITS OF CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. ESPECIALLY HOW DOING THE WORK IN THEIR OWN BACKYARDS AND NEIGHBORHOODS HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT. ADULT PROGRAMS: WORKSHOPS...

CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT THE FAR REACHING BENEFITS OF CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. ESPECIALLY HOW DOING THE WORK IN THEIR OWN BACKYARDS AND NEIGHBORHOODS HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT. ADULT PROGRAMS: WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, INTERPRETATION AND PROGRAMS FOCUS THE USE OF NATIVE AND ADAPTED PLANTING TO CREATE LOW WATER, DROUGHT-TOLERANT, ECONOMICAL AND BEAUTIFUL YARDS. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANTINGS AND LANDSCAPE SUPPORT THE LIFE CYCLE OF INSECTS AND ANIMALS. APPROXIMATELY, 2,000 PARTICIPATE ANNUALLY. HORTICULTURE PROGRAMS: THE ORGANIC GARDENS ARE DESIGNED TO MODEL BENEFICIAL RESIDENTIAL HABITATS AS WELL AS SUPPORT ALL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ARE VISITED BY APPROXIMATELY 90,000 PEOPLE. THE GARDENS DEMONSTRATE THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF HORTICULTURE AND MAN-MADE LANDSCAPES IN THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT.

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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 $163,565

Program Service Revenue $859,665

Investment Income $48,390

Other Revenue $487,414

TOTAL REVENUE $1,559,034

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $973,686

Fundraising Expenses $120,600

Program Expenses $1,359,822

Other Expenses $1,199,051

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,172,737

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,559,034	$905,929	+0.7%
Expenses	$2,172,737	$1,095,509	+1.0%
Net Income	$-613,703	$-189,580	+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

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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

180

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

$129,213

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
GEORGE BAKER	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL BOSCO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA BRAZEALLE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN W DYER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE ELSENER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHRYN FEBBRORIELLO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS PSENCIK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE ROBBERSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN ROBERDS	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JANET VALZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCIE WAGNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RON NATINSKY	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$129,213	$0	$129,213
TERESA CHOATE	EVENTS DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$139,225	$0	$139,225

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	$1,559,034	$2,172,737	$1,196,682	$-613,703
2023	$1,381,946	$1,361,910	$1,883,316	$20,036
2023	$905,929	$1,095,509	$1,592,684	$-189,580
2022	$1,608,356	$1,063,825	$1,752,202	$544,531
2021	$1,113,478	$803,666	$1,326,908	$309,812
2020	$1,057,479	$1,179,047	$782,613	$-121,568
2019	$1,142,084	$1,174,550	$728,815	$-32,466
2018	$1,286,920	$1,196,724	$797,188	$90,196