SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS

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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

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DEREK LONG

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.1M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

WE CREATE THRIVING COMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE IDEAS, COLLABORATION AND ACTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,139,145 Revenue: $26,095

THE CLOUD MOUNTAIN FARM CENTER WORKS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW AND EXISTING FARMERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TROUGH WORKSHOPS, INTERNSHIPS, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. CLOUD MOUNTAIN SERVES AS A FOOD HUB BY BRINGING TOGETHER FARMERS TO BUILD PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES, CONDUCTS REACHES FOCUSING ON PLANTS BEST ADAPTED TO THE PNW, AND DISSEMINATES THE INFORMATION TO REGIONAL FARMERS.

Program 2

Expenses: $676,618 Revenue: $33,002

THE FOOD & FARMING PROGRAM IS CREATING A VIBRANT LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY BY SUPPORTING LOCAL FARMERS, CONNECTING FOOD BUYERS TO LOCAL FARMS AND ARTISANS, AND ENCOURAGING OUR COMMUNITY TO ALWAYS EAT LOCAL FIRST. BY MARKETING LOCAL FOOD-PRODUCING BUSINESSES TO THE PUBLIC, WE ARE STRENGTHENING OUR LOCAL ECONOMY, HELPING LOWER OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (CLIMATE FOOTPRINT OF NON-LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD), AND ENCOURAGING HEALTHY NUTRITION FOR OUR COMMUNITY.

Program 3

Expenses: $328,897 Revenue: $64,544

THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY & RENEWABLES PROGRAM STRENGTHENS THE LOCAL ECONOMY THROUGH THE EFFICIENT USE OF CLEAN, RENEWABLE, AND SECURE ENERGY. WE PROVIDE EACH PARTICIPATING BUSINESS WITH VETTED...

THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY & RENEWABLES PROGRAM STRENGTHENS THE LOCAL ECONOMY THROUGH THE EFFICIENT USE OF CLEAN, RENEWABLE, AND SECURE ENERGY. WE PROVIDE EACH PARTICIPATING BUSINESS WITH VETTED INFORMATION, A FULL ENERGY ASSESSMENT, A CUSTOMIZED ENERGY ACTION PLAN DETAILING COST-EFFECTIVE MEASURES, ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITY AND TAX REBATES, RELIABLE CONTRACTORS, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE TO HELP THEM SAVE ENERGY AND CUT COSTS WITH CUTTING-EDGE UPGRADES AND THE LATEST INCENTIVES.

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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 $3,165,572

Program Service Revenue $198,282

Investment Income $9,398

Other Revenue $283,369

TOTAL REVENUE $3,656,621

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,981,193

Fundraising Expenses $71,337

Program Expenses $2,724,734

Other Expenses $1,146,660

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,127,853

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,656,621	$2,735,914	+0.3%
Expenses	$3,127,853	$2,462,481	+0.3%
Net Income	$528,768	$273,433	+0.9%

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

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

$114,742

Total Directors

Key Employees

$102,963

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DEREK LONG	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	45.00	Officer Highest	$114,642	$0	$114,642
ROSE LATHROP	INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	20.00	Key Emp	$102,963	$0	$102,963
BRIAN RUSK	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer	$100	$0	$100
ELIZABETH STOCKTON	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
COLLEEN MITCHELL	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NIKKI QUINN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HOLLIE HUTHMAN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE BROGAN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHANIE ASHTON	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE BROGAN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHEL VASAK	TREASURER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH HUTTON	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAMERON MILLER	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CLAIRE CUMMINGS	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer	$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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$3,656,621	$3,127,853	$2,818,487	$528,768
2022	$2,735,914	$2,462,481	$2,254,574	$273,433
2021	$2,419,426	$2,095,314	$2,209,817	$324,112
2020	$2,234,480	$2,471,921	$2,053,802	$-237,441
2019	$2,304,107	$2,384,872	$1,957,093	$-80,765
2018	$1,313,682	$1,276,614	$385,869	$37,068