HIGH LINE CANAL CONSERVANCY (EIN 814337938) - 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

SUZANNA FRY JONES

Phone

7207672452

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

HIGH LINE CANAL CONSERVANCY, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit that reported $5.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $6.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE 71-MILE LEGACY CANAL.

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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 $4,544,646

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $529,356

Other Revenue $-102,703

TOTAL REVENUE $4,971,299

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,520,876

Fundraising Expenses $335,371

Program Expenses $5,577,976

Other Expenses $4,769,666

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,290,542

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$4,971,299	$7,822,959	-0.4%
Expenses	$6,290,542	$4,506,232	+0.4%
Net Income	$-1,319,243	$3,316,727	-1.4%

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

870

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

$132,772

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PAULA HERZMARK	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUZANNE WHITE	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE COFFIN	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSH TENNESON	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GRAHAM HOLLIS	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG AUSTIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DESSA BOKIDES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EVAN ELA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBI HUNTER HOLEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG JONES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM LOCHHEAD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIRK MCDERMOTT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLIE BROWN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENDRA BLACK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOMINIQUE GOMEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NINA BEARDSLEY ITIN	EX OFFICIO	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANA ROMERO CAMPBELL	EX OFFICIO	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARRIE WARREN-GULLY	EX OFFICIO	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE ROSSER	EMERITUS	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HARRIET CRITTENDEN LAMAIR	FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00		$176,663	$0	$176,663
SUZANNA FRY JONES	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$109,088	$23,684	$132,772

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	$4,971,299	$6,290,542	$16,675,979	$-1,319,243
2024	$7,822,959	$4,506,232	$17,243,533	$3,316,727
2023	$7,036,848	$2,403,807	$13,510,324	$4,633,041
2022	$5,441,577	$2,282,580	$8,884,448	$3,158,997
2021	$4,781,329	$1,561,888	$5,649,262	$3,219,441
2020	$2,056,595	$1,077,829	$2,381,149	$978,766
2019	$1,351,429	$1,188,480	$1,367,844	$162,949
2018	$1,252,241	$1,160,099	$1,206,435	$92,142

HIGH LINE CANAL CONSERVANCY