LIGHTHAWK (EIN 840852104) - 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

1981

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KIMBERLY ECKERT

Phone

9707979355

Tax Period

2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

LIGHTHAWK, founded in 1981, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $729K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $943K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 29% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ACCELERATE CONSERVATION SUCCESS THROUGH THE POWERFUL PERSPECTIVE OF FLIGHT.

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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 $704,567

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $24,696

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $729,263

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $676,121

Fundraising Expenses $195,378

Program Expenses $442,297

Other Expenses $266,522

TOTAL EXPENSES $942,643

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$729,263	$548,404	+0.3%
Expenses	$942,643	$1,413,206	-0.3%
Net Income	$-213,380	$-864,802	-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

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

273

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

$122,537

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JAMES BECKER	CEO	40.00	Officer	$122,328	$209	$122,537
STEVE KENT	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KIMBERLY ECKERT	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSH MARVIL	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN COOKE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS LEE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID KUNKEL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN MANZITTO-TRIPP	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILL WORTHINGTON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BENJAMIN COHEN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	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
2025	$729,263	$942,643	$1,764,185	$-213,380
2024	$548,404	$1,413,206	$1,869,071	$-864,802
2023	$1,852,660	$1,837,689	$2,472,967	$14,971
2022	$1,656,086	$1,863,579	$2,736,301	$-207,493
2021	$1,548,212	$1,556,538	$3,053,452	$-8,326
2020	$2,294,373	$1,674,027	$2,643,874	$620,346

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