Southwest Environmental Center (EIN 850403860) - 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

1991

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Michelle Lute

Phone

5055522501

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Southwest Environmental Center, founded in 1991, is a small nonprofit that reported $303K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 83% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $273K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

State Wildlife Management to enable all species protection

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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 $302,897

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $195

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $303,092

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $222,238

Fundraising Expenses $28,234

Program Expenses $219,676

Other Expenses $50,617

TOTAL EXPENSES $272,855

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$303,092	$165,634	+0.8%
Expenses	$272,855	$224,002	+0.2%
Net Income	$30,237	$-58,368	-1.5%

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

N/A

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$81,291

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHELLE LUTE	Executive Director	40.00	Key Emp	$81,291	$0	$81,291
BEE FRIEDLANDER	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAVYA PARSA	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRENDA MCKENNA	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE WHITE	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JILL FRITZ	President	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DENISE FORT	Treasurer	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MAGGIE HOWELL	Secretary	2.00	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
2024	$303,092	$272,855	$209,660	$30,237
2022	$162,188	$239,254	$229,415	$-77,066
2021	$225,330	$272,329	$481,401	$-46,999
2020	$118,653	$140,556	$542,669	$-21,903

Southwest Environmental Center