Energy Council (EIN 841473629) - 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

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Christy Kost IVAK Energy

Phone

9707692416

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Energy Council, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $217K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 51% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $360K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 66% operating deficit.

Mission

The Energy Council is a non-profit trade organization that promotes safe and responsible natural gas development in La Plata County, Colorado. Individual and company members work to build community relations, increase public understanding, and address public issues relative to the industry.

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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 $88,042

Program Service Revenue $128,964

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $217,006

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $31,200

Salaries & Benefits $90,000

Fundraising Expenses $21,450

Program Expenses $213,111

Other Expenses $217,704

TOTAL EXPENSES $360,354

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$217,006	$443,784	-0.5%
Expenses	$360,354	$283,669	+0.3%
Net Income	$-143,348	$160,115	-1.9%

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

N/A

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

$90,000

Total Directors

$90,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Michelina Paulek	Executive Dir.	50.00	Officer Director	$90,000	$0	$90,000
Brian SkylesBS Environmental	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ryan Tracy IKAV Energy	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Amanda BlanchardSUte GrFund	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mollie O'Hare	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Conner Red Willow	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ben Couhig Hilcorp	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ryan Davis Merrion Oil Gas	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andrew Price AbundanceEnergy	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Travis Whitham Enduring Res	Treas/Secretary	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JB Byrd NueVida	Vice President	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Christy Kost IVAK Energy	President & CEO	1.00	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	$217,006	$360,354	$81,184	$-143,348
2024	$443,784	$283,669	$224,532	$160,115
2023	$397,791	$440,767	$88,165	$-42,976
2022	$368,375	$405,944	$131,141	$-37,569
2021	$333,839	$459,069	$168,710	$-125,230
2020	$398,295	$286,611	$293,940	$111,684
2019	$226,929	$335,314	$182,256	$-108,385
2018	$266,402	$280,387	$290,642	$-13,985

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