THORNE ECOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (EIN 846029250) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1954

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRIAN SENSE

Phone

3034993647

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

THORNE ECOLOGICAL INSTITUTE, founded in 1954, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 34% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $6.6M represent 24 months of operating reserves.

Mission

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

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,892,066

Program Service Revenue $1,374,867

Investment Income $41,751

Other Revenue $-37,941

TOTAL REVENUE $3,270,743

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $126,948

Salaries & Benefits $2,173,494

Fundraising Expenses $322,815

Program Expenses $2,976,124

Other Expenses $1,274,473

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,574,915

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,270,743	$4,946,732	-0.3%
Expenses	$3,574,915	$2,724,855	+0.3%
Net Income	$-304,172	$2,221,877	-1.1%

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

262

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

$154,031

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KEITH DESROSIERS	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$135,479	$18,552	$154,031
LEANN AREND	DEPUTY DIREC	40.00	Highest	$104,935	$15,193	$120,128
DAVID BRANTZ	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID KIRK	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREN KOOPMAN	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICAH SHAGOURY	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
AMANDA DUMENIGO	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH HAUCK	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH IRIZARRY	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
JOHN RICOTTA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AIDEN SMITH	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
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

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