MERCED ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY (EIN 770011580) - 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

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

VERONICA MATHIS

Phone

2097253337

Tax Period

2020-07-01 to 2021-06-30

MERCED ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, founded in 1985, is a micro nonprofit that reported $7K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue fell 80% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $32K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 371% operating deficit.

Mission

THE SOCIETY ASSISTS THE CITY OF MERCED IN OPERATING APPLEGATE PARK ZOO. THE SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING APPLEGATE PARK ZOO AS AN EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCE IN MERCED. THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY IS TO CREATE AWARENESS AND PROMOTE INTEREST IN THE ZOO THROUGH THE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. IT IS ALSO THE MAIN SOURCE OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ZOO AND ASSISTS IN RENDERING SERVICES THAT ARE BENEFICIAL TO THE ZOO'S CONTINUED UPGRADING.

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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 (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $4,863

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $1,869

TOTAL REVENUE $6,732

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $13,126

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $31,737

Other Expenses $18,611

TOTAL EXPENSES $31,737

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$6,732	$33,252	-0.8%
Expenses	$31,737	$37,442	-0.2%
Net Income	$-25,005	$-4,190	+5.0%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
VERONICA MATHIS	PRESIDENT	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCELLA POSTLOVA	VICE PRESIDENT	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE BOSTDORF	CORRESPONDING SECRETARY	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSSELL VARA	RECORDING SECRETARY	4.00	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
2021	$6,732	$31,737	No data	$-25,005
2020	$31,001	$38,846	$43,132	$-7,845

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