FRIENDS OF THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER & REFUGE INC (EIN 751495717) - 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

1976

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHARLES TEAM IV

Phone

8179327335

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

FRIENDS OF THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER & REFUGE INC, founded in 1976, is a small nonprofit that reported $489K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $244K, a strong 50% operating margin.

Mission

TO PRESEVE, PROTECT, AND CONSERVE IN PERPETUITY THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE.

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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 $489,742

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $8,706

Other Revenue $-9,892

TOTAL REVENUE $488,556

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $64,720

Fundraising Expenses $43,641

Program Expenses $120,570

Other Expenses $179,937

TOTAL EXPENSES $244,657

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$488,556	$344,024	+0.4%
Expenses	$244,657	$724,945	-0.7%
Net Income	$243,899	$-380,921	-1.6%

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

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

$60,121

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LINDA CHRISTIE	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER MCKONE	PAST-PRESIDE	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTY ODOM	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM O RODGERS	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JILL BLACK	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE BRISTOL	DIRECTOR EME	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR ELLEN BROWNING	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG FITZGERALD	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL FOURAKER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOANNA GANT	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNDA GEARHEART	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTY LEANOARD	DIRECTOR EME	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGAN MCCONNELL	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB O'KENNON	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VERNON REW	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY MARGARET RICHTER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ABBY RODGERS	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBIN SANDERS	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DENNIS SHINGLETON	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN TATUM JR	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES TEAM IV	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA WOOD	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG WOODCOOK	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HAILY SUMMERFORD	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$41,275	$0	$41,275
CHRIS SMITH	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$18,846	$0	$18,846

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	$488,556	$244,657	$597,800	$243,899
2023	$344,024	$724,945	$350,976	$-380,921
2022	$306,464	$246,924	$736,143	$59,540
2021	$815,053	$620,251	$675,754	$194,802
2020	$202,425	$535,044	$478,506	$-332,619
2019	$483,634	$358,841	$446,693	$124,793

FRIENDS OF THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER & REFUGE INC