Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center (EIN 850326927) - 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

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Bill Balassi

Phone

5053431373

Tax Period

2022-10-01 to 2023-09-30

Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center, founded in 1984, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $95K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $91K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

Assist the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park in achieving its objectives to promote the preservation and protection of the Rio Grande Bosque and to educate the public of its value and unique environmental features.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $51,413

Program Service Revenue $4,952

Investment Income $6,218

Other Revenue $32,274

TOTAL REVENUE $94,857

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $23,990

Fundraising Expenses $16,044

Program Expenses $55,459

Other Expenses $66,999

TOTAL EXPENSES $90,989

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$94,857	$168,803	-0.4%
Expenses	$90,989	$84,354	+0.1%
Net Income	$3,868	$84,449	-1.0%

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

146

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
Bill Balassi	President	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lindsey Evans	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jo Fairbanks	Treasurer	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Patti Plagge	Secretary	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Joan Escapule	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Craig Marshall	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Hanson	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Yolanda Homann	Director	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Hutton	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ruth Salvaggio	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Terry Le Vois	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Greta Roskom	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Christine Small	Director	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
2023	$94,857	$90,989	$330,729	$3,868
2020	$73,099	$89,299	$231,669	$-16,200
2019	$136,965	$104,439	$246,694	$32,526

Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center