CLEAR BLUE SEA (EIN 813066017) - 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

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Susan Baer

Phone

6199930201

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

CLEAR BLUE SEA, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $213K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue surged 196% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $50K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

Bettering the Environment through Education and Cleansing Marine Environments of Plastic Pollution

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $53,924

Program Service Revenue $159,398

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $213,322

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $98,902

Fundraising Expenses $222

Program Expenses $155,799

Other Expenses $64,355

TOTAL EXPENSES $163,257

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$213,322	$72,103	+2.0%
Expenses	$163,257	$78,059	+1.1%
Net Income	$50,065	$-5,956	-9.4%

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

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

$5,120

Total Directors

$5,120

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Susan Baer	President; Executive Director	40	Officer Director	$5,120	$0	$5,120
Jessica Gottdank	Treasurer; Corporate Manager	10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Tim Perry	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joyce Tang	Vice President	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Emilio Vargas	Secretary	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
2021	$213,322	$163,257	$80,903	$50,065
2020	$72,103	$78,059	$31,498	$-5,956

CLEAR BLUE SEA