Big Thicket Natural Heritage Trust (EIN 752935050) - 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

Principal Officer

Ellen Buchanan

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Big Thicket Natural Heritage Trust is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $19K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 65% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $3K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

We acquire properties to be donated to the National Park Service and state entities and advocate for protection of Big Thicket natural resources.

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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 $18,599

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $638

Other Revenue $58

TOTAL REVENUE $19,295

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $11

Program Expenses $8,328

Other Expenses $16,005

TOTAL EXPENSES $16,005

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$19,295	$54,799	-0.6%
Expenses	$16,005	$274,178	-0.9%
Net Income	$3,290	$-219,379	-1.0%

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

150

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
Ellen Buchanan	President	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Pete Gunter	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sharon Odegar	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Catherine Johnston	Treasurer	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Thomas Maddux	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Maxine Johnston	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lane Harrison	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Lewis	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Josie Gunter	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brent Arsement	Director	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	$19,295	$16,005	$846,775	$3,290
2022	$54,799	$274,178	$843,485	$-219,379
2021	$544,314	$15,774	$1,081,113	$528,540
2020	$89,167	$8,764	$747,989	$80,403

Big Thicket Natural Heritage Trust