THORNE ECOLOGICAL INSTITUTE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1954

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JILL FRICKER

Phone

3034993647

Tax Period

2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

THORNE ECOLOGICAL INSTITUTE, founded in 1954, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $3.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 29% operating deficit.

Mission

THORNE'S MISSION IS TO BUILD EARTH STEWARDSHIP BY CONNECTING YOUTH TO NATURE THROUGH JOYFUL, HANDS-ON, PLACE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,580,829 Revenue: $1,377,584

CORE PROGRAMS: THORNE ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH NATURE-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT PRIMARILY SERVE BOULDER COUNTY YOUTH AND FAMILIES. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO BUILD EARTH STEWARDSHIP BY...

CORE PROGRAMS: THORNE ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH NATURE-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT PRIMARILY SERVE BOULDER COUNTY YOUTH AND FAMILIES. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO BUILD EARTH STEWARDSHIP BY CONNECTING CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO NATURE THROUGH JOYFUL, HANDS-ON, PLACE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES. SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: THORNE PROVIDES FIELD TRIPS, FIELD DAYS, IN-SCHOOL LESSONS, AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT ACADEMIC LEARNING AND BUILD NATURE CONNECTION THROUGH DIRECT EXPERIENCE WITH LOCAL ECOSYSTEMS. FY25 SCFD ATTENDANCE SUPPORT DOCUMENTED QUALIFYING TOUR GROUP/PROGRAM ATTENDANCE FOR FIELD TRIP, FIELD DAY, IN-SCHOOL, AND AFTER- SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. ------ SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS ------

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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 $1,280,142

Program Service Revenue $1,377,584

Investment Income $23,597

Other Revenue $-290

TOTAL REVENUE $2,681,033

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $149,771

Salaries & Benefits $2,347,623

Fundraising Expenses $347,013

Program Expenses $2,580,829

Other Expenses $962,831

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,460,225

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,681,033	$3,270,743	-0.2%
Expenses	$3,460,225	$3,574,915	0.0%
Net Income	$-779,192	$-304,172	+1.6%

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

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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

207

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

$193,282

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRIAN SENSE	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KEITH DESROSIERS	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$175,294	$17,988	$193,282
LEANN AREND	DEPUTY DIREC	40.00	Highest	$115,373	$0	$115,373
JOHN RICOTTA	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH HAUCK	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AIDAN SMITH	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH IRIZARRY	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN AHRENS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LUIS ALVAREZ	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID KIRK	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARI LONG	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUANA MENDOZA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNIKA PARADISE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEIDY PINEDA FLORES	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAMMY SANDOVAL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY SCHULTZ	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICAH SHAGOURY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY KATHRYN WOOD	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	$2,681,033	$3,460,225	$7,411,716	$-779,192
2024	$3,270,743	$3,574,915	$8,241,355	$-304,172
2023	$4,946,732	$2,724,855	$7,329,323	$2,221,877
2022	$3,202,535	$2,234,422	$4,978,223	$968,113
2021	$2,802,339	$2,035,638	$4,067,500	$766,701
2020	$1,022,609	$1,032,182	$3,207,075	$-9,573
2019	$2,394,982	$1,969,561	$2,849,455	$425,421
2018	$1,771,675	$1,650,630	$2,258,252	$121,045