FRIENDS OF LAKE DARLING STATE PARK

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DON KLINE

Phone

3198633421

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

FRIENDS OF LAKE DARLING STATE PARK, founded in 2011, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $61K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 43% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $23K, a strong 38% operating margin.

Mission

THE FRIENDS OF LAKE DARLING IS A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS WHO WORK TO ENHANCE CAMPING, BIKING, FISHING, HIKING, BOATING, SWIMMING, NATURE STUDY, PICNICS, CANOEING, AND ENJOYMENT OF OUTDOOR RECREATION AT LAKE DARLING STATE PARK.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $35,557 Revenue: $9,893

THE FRIENDS OF LAKE DARLING ASSIST THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO LAKE DARLING STATE PARK THAT INCLUDES FUNDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, COLLECTING AND RECYCLING...

THE FRIENDS OF LAKE DARLING ASSIST THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO LAKE DARLING STATE PARK THAT INCLUDES FUNDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, COLLECTING AND RECYCLING CANS AND BOTTLES, MAINTAINING THE BEACH AREA, AND OPERATING THE LAKE'S BOAT RENTAL AND CONCESSION AREA. HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEER HOURS ARE PERFORMED BY A VOLUNTEER BASE IN ACCOMPLISHING THESE PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

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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 $7,063

Program Service Revenue $9,893

Investment Income $8

Other Revenue $44,350

TOTAL REVENUE $61,314

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $18,447

Salaries & Benefits $6,864

Fundraising Expenses $243

Program Expenses $35,557

Other Expenses $12,651

TOTAL EXPENSES $37,962

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$61,314	$42,809	+0.4%
Expenses	$37,962	$225,787	-0.8%
Net Income	$23,352	$-182,978	-1.1%

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

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
DON KLINE	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT SHEPHERD	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SHERI SPAIN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LAURA COBB	TREASURER	1.00	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$61,314	$37,962	$814,181	$23,352
2023	$42,809	$225,787	$787,684	$-182,978
2022	$220,169	$44,650	$969,014	$175,519