Living Observatory Inc (EIN 810826003) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2015

Legal Domicile

Phone

6176427934

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Living Observatory Inc, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $364K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 201% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $178K, a strong 49% operating margin.

Mission

To tell the long-term story of ecological wetland restorations on retired cranberry farms, and to advance scientific knowledge and public understanding of wetland ecology.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $361,436

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,622

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $364,058

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $179,211

Other Expenses $185,982

TOTAL EXPENSES $185,982

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$364,058	$120,883	+2.0%
Expenses	$185,982	$142,567	+0.3%
Net Income	$178,076	$-21,684	-9.2%

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

$42,388

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Christine Hatch	Director	1.00	Director	$42,388	$0	$42,388
Glorianna Davenport	President	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jessica Mahr	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Gershon Dublon	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Evan Schulman	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
2024	$364,058	$185,982	$210,812	$178,076
2023	$120,883	$142,567	$40,240	$-21,684
2022	$237,556	$196,198	$50,619	$41,358

Living Observatory Inc