Ecology Learning Center (EIN 831966135) - 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

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Leza Packard

Phone

2079483520

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Ecology Learning Center, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 30% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

The mission of the ecology learning center is to deeply root students in Maine's ecological & cultural landscapes, foster authentic real-world learning through mentorship & craft, and cultivate compassionate and resilient leaders prepared to engage in the challenges of today & tomorrrow.

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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 $1,583,037

Program Service Revenue $66,922

Investment Income $12,000

Other Revenue $13,117

TOTAL REVENUE $1,675,076

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,096,649

Fundraising Expenses $2,268

Program Expenses $1,289,399

Other Expenses $575,595

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,672,244

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,675,076	$2,386,452	-0.3%
Expenses	$1,672,244	$1,590,635	+0.1%
Net Income	$2,832	$795,817	-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

$70,900

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Elizabeth Alma	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Randall Fox	Vice Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kenneth Hahn	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tia Poulin	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Donyse Babin	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Josh Kercsmar	Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Malcolm Campbell	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Leza Packard	Exec. Director / Head of S	40.00	Officer	$70,900	$0	$70,900

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	$1,675,076	$1,672,244	$1,764,708	$2,832
2024	$2,386,452	$1,590,635	$1,822,990	$795,817
2023	$1,547,995	$1,400,086	$901,099	$147,909
2022	$1,096,173	$1,119,340	$735,702	$-23,167
2021	$941,036	$561,987	$723,700	$379,049

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