Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation (EIN 812726410) - 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

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Jim Klug

Phone

4065858667

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $409K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $467K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

The Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation works to enhance communities, build partnerships and support conservation in places where great fishing is found. We achieve this by providing targeted grants to directly support priority conservation needs, vital community projects, and educational efforts in international angling designations. The Foundation also provides support for certain events and builds partnerships to leverage funding for specific projects and impact.

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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 $443,366

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-34,092

TOTAL REVENUE $409,274

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $350,618

Salaries & Benefits $80,315

Fundraising Expenses $65,446

Program Expenses $367,712

Other Expenses $35,684

TOTAL EXPENSES $466,617

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$409,274	$289,016	+0.4%
Expenses	$466,617	$272,030	+0.7%
Net Income	$-57,343	$16,986	-4.4%

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

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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

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

$80,315

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Brooks Scott	Executive Dir	40.00	Officer	$80,315	$0	$80,315
Ian Davis	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
John DiCola	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Carter Lyles	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Flint McNaughton	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Melvin	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sarah Tilt	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Klug	President	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Scott Bosse	Vice President	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kristen Tripp	Secretary	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mason Reay	Treasurer	0.50	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
2024	$409,274	$466,617	$273,575	$-57,343
2023	$289,016	$272,030	$331,815	$16,986
2020	$243,416	$514,961	$362,326	$-271,545
2019	$927,308	$380,003	$635,277	$547,305

Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation