PRESERVE THE SANDHILLS INC (EIN 832326260) - 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

Brian J McMerty

Phone

9106201337

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

PRESERVE THE SANDHILLS INC, founded in 2018, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $41K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 39% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $25K, a strong 60% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of Preserve the Sandhills, Inc. is to conserve lands with scenic, recreational, historic and/or ecological value in the Sandhills region of North Carolina and surrounding areas.

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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 $41,390

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $41,390

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $0

Other Expenses $16,436

TOTAL EXPENSES $16,436

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$41,390	$67,465	-0.4%
Expenses	$16,436	$8,321	+1.0%
Net Income	$24,954	$59,144	-0.6%

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

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

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Ryan Paschal	Treasurer and Director	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian J McMerty	President, Secretary and Director	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
David Thornton	Vice President and Director	1.00	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
2024	$41,390	$16,436	$510,328	$24,954
2023	$67,465	$8,321	$491,365	$59,144
2022	$45,600	$13,152	$522,221	$32,448
2021	$64,416	$12,799	$555,933	$51,617
2020	$82,694	$4,635	$517,156	$78,059

PRESERVE THE SANDHILLS INC