Carbon Washington Action

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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

Douglas Ray

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

Carbon Washington Action, founded in 2017, is a micro nonprofit that reported $86K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 53% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $124K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 45% operating deficit.

Mission

Our mission is to increase demand for climate action and fight for smart carbon policy.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $45,151

Washington STRONG Led lobbying efforts aimed at passage of the Washington STRONG Act, novel climate finance and economic recovery legislation in the 2021 WA state legislature.

Program 2

Expenses: $45,151

Sustainable Farms and Fields Lobbied for funding for the Sustainable Farms and Fields program, a voluntary carbon farming program for WA State.

Program 3

Expenses: $27,818

Payments on behalf of Affiliates

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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 $85,903

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $85,903

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $30,827

Fundraising Expenses $167

Program Expenses $118,120

Other Expenses $93,310

TOTAL EXPENSES $124,137

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$85,903	$181,047	-0.5%
Expenses	$124,137	$144,636	-0.1%
Net Income	$-38,234	$36,411	-2.1%

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

$50,720

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jessie Martin	Executive Director	12.86	Officer	$28,242	$0	$50,720
Kate Pflaumer	Board Member	1.61	Director	$0	$0	$0
Peter Kelly	Board Vice Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Douglas Ray	Board Chair	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Daniel Shih	Board Secretary	0.64	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Matthew Peterson	Board Treasurer	0.03	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	$85,903	$124,137	$5,072	$-38,234
2020	$181,047	$144,636	$43,467	$36,411