ELLIS SHORT SANDS PARK TRUST

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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

Principal Officer

RICHARD BOSTON

Phone

2073633384

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ELLIS SHORT SANDS PARK TRUST, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $881K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 65% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $395K, a strong 45% operating margin.

Mission

TO EASE THE BURDEN OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY SHARING MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF ELLIS SHORT SANDS PARK WITH THE TOWN OF YORK, MAINE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $465,591 Revenue: $831,322

THE ORGANIZATION SHARES MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF PARK FACILITES SUCH AS A BEACH, PLAYGROUNDS, WALKWAYS, RESTROOMS AND A BASKETBALL COURT FOR THE BENEFIT OF RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE. THE...

THE ORGANIZATION SHARES MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF PARK FACILITES SUCH AS A BEACH, PLAYGROUNDS, WALKWAYS, RESTROOMS AND A BASKETBALL COURT FOR THE BENEFIT OF RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE. THE TRUSTEES SCHEDULE FREE SUMMER CONCERTS,FIREWORKS AND OTHER ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK AND WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH THE TOWN TO MAKE THE PARK THE BEST IT CAN BE.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $831,322

Investment Income $49,480

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $880,802

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $30,788

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $465,591

Other Expenses $455,458

TOTAL EXPENSES $486,246

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$880,802	$533,990	+0.6%
Expenses	$486,246	$472,638	+0.0%
Net Income	$394,556	$61,352	+5.4%

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

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

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RICHARD BOSTON	TREASURER	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUGLAS BRACY	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID BRIDGES	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN GARFIELD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRENT MERITT	DIRECTOR	1.00	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	$880,802	$486,246	$2,117,759	$394,556
2024	$533,990	$472,638	$1,723,203	$61,352
2023	$567,223	$336,570	$1,661,851	$230,653
2022	$520,221	$285,429	$1,431,198	$234,792
2021	$358,960	$255,450	$1,196,406	$103,510
2020	$475,166	$272,557	$1,092,896	$202,609
2019	$531,668	$285,146	$890,287	$246,522