Western Leaders Network (EIN 820625994) - 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

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Elise Jones

Phone

9707690354

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Western Leaders Network, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $205K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 53% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $293K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 43% operating deficit.

Mission

We unite, support and cultivate local, tribal and state elected officials in the Interior West and in the Ohio River Valley to protect land, air and water and build healthy, sustainable and resilient communities.

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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 $204,362

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $294

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $204,656

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $224,999

Fundraising Expenses $48,935

Program Expenses $204,145

Other Expenses $67,513

TOTAL EXPENSES $292,512

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$204,656	$432,415	-0.5%
Expenses	$292,512	$311,818	-0.1%
Net Income	$-87,856	$120,597	-1.7%

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

$119,092

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Gwen Lachelt	Past Exec. Dir.	35.00	Officer	$59,301	$2,809	$62,110
Liane Jollon	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$50,625	$6,357	$56,982
Elise Jones	Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lauren Pagel	Vice Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Don Schreiber	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Victor Snover	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Juanita Vero	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Amber Torres	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Shelly Fyant	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	$204,656	$292,512	$176,670	$-87,856
2024	$432,415	$311,818	$263,803	$120,597
2023	$248,697	$334,373	$144,013	$-85,676
2022	$423,177	$302,752	$230,887	$120,425
2021	$265,003	$246,732	$89,191	$18,271
2020	$237,375	$230,649	$71,140	$6,726
2019	$171,834	$204,484	$64,194	$-32,650
2018	$168,290	$132,586	$96,844	$35,704

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