The CREST

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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

Paul Sheldon

Phone

5416259065

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The CREST, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $361K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 71% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $752K represent 25 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO IMPROVE ECOSYSTEMS IN THE FOREST MEADOWS AND WETLANDS TO MAXIMIZE RESILIENCY IN A CHANGING CLIMATE AND TO PROVIDE STEWARDSHIP AND SUPPORT FOR THE WATERSHED AND TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY AFFORDABLE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESTORATION OPPORTUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $260,472 Revenue: $189,607

PROVIDE STEWARDSHIP AND SUPPORT FOR THE WATERSHED IMPROVE ECOSYSTEMS EDUCATE CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS ON THE VALUES OF ECOLOGY.

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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 $280,207

Program Service Revenue $66,665

Investment Income $5,197

Other Revenue $8,488

TOTAL REVENUE $360,557

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $227,502

Fundraising Expenses $1,250

Program Expenses $260,472

Other Expenses $164,475

TOTAL EXPENSES $393,227

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$360,557	$1,253,429	-0.7%
Expenses	$393,227	$560,260	-0.3%
Net Income	$-32,670	$693,169	-1.0%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$67,833

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Sarah Kreisman	Executive Director	40.00	Key Emp	$66,333	$0	$66,333
Paul Sheldon	Executive Director	30.00	Key Emp	$1,500	$0	$1,500

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	$360,557	$393,227	$763,228	$-32,670
2023	$1,253,429	$560,260	$765,103	$693,169
2022	$774,278	$864,994	$77,448	$-90,716
2021	$324,041	$181,171	$169,918	$142,870