MSRW Mackinaw Straits Raptor watch (EIN 831936124) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2025

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Catherine T Freebairn

Phone

2316223426

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MSRW Mackinaw Straits Raptor watch, founded in 2025, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $242K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 55% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $100K, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

Scientific Research on the migration of birds in the Straits of Mackinac located between the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan. We also engage in education and public information associated with this research.

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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 $241,865

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $241,865

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $10,384

Program Expenses $111,384

Other Expenses $142,040

TOTAL EXPENSES $142,040

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$241,865	$541,314	-0.6%
Expenses	$142,040	$131,052	+0.1%
Net Income	$99,825	$410,262	-0.8%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

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

$38,800

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Scott Davis	Executive Director	20	Key Emp	$38,800	$0	$38,800
Russ Edmonds	Director	15	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jon Frederickson	Director	20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Turisk	Director	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Will Peregord	Director	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Linda Orlow	Director	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michelle Perigord	Director	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Allye Kemme	Board Member	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Whitmore	Director	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sue Kurtz	Director	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gayle Kirby	Chairmen	20	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Catherine T Freebairn	Treasurer	10	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Jeff Dykehouse	Secretary	10	Officer	$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	$241,865	$142,040	$474,095	$99,825
2023	$231,175	$158,185	$353,010	$72,990

MSRW Mackinaw Straits Raptor watch