CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION (EIN 770544536) - 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

2000

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Geoff Smick

Phone

4153064003

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION, founded in 2000, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $212K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $202K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

The organization is dedicated to the purpose of bringing about the recovery of damaged ecosystems in California by advancing the science of ecological restoration through education in scientific practices and standards.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $40,149

Program Service Revenue $171,960

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $212,109

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $51,861

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $118,032

Other Expenses $150,614

TOTAL EXPENSES $202,475

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$212,109	$160,870	+0.3%
Expenses	$202,475	$172,941	+0.2%
Net Income	$9,634	$-12,071	-1.8%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$91,966

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Julie St John	Admin Director	24.00	Key Emp	$45,983	$45,983	$91,966
Chelsea Palisoc	Director	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Bartell	Director	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Geoff Smick	Treasurer	0.5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Will Spangler	Secretary	0.5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Joanna Tang	Director	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nina Omomo	Director	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mando Valencia	Director	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rob Hobbs	Director	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sonya Vargas	Director	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Isaiah Thalmeyer	Director	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ashley Zavagno	Director	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lindsay Teunis	President	1	Officer 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
2025	$212,109	$202,475	$25,167	$9,634

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