GREAT BASIN LAND AND WATER

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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

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

AARON PESKIN

Phone

4159867014

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GREAT BASIN LAND AND WATER, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $182K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 58% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $226K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE ECOLOGICAL, NATURAL, SCENIC, HISTORIC AND/OR RECREATIONAL VALUES OF IMPORTANT LAND AND WATERS RESOURCES PRIMARILY IN THE GREAT BASIN AREAS OF THE UNITED STATES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $181,900 Revenue: $169,568

TO PURCHASE AND TRANSFER LAND AND WATER RIGHTS ON WESTERN RIVERS AND DESERT LAKES. INCLUDING THE TRUCKEE RIVER AND PYRAMID AND SUMMIT LAKES. RESIDENTS, VISITORS AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE GREAT...

TO PURCHASE AND TRANSFER LAND AND WATER RIGHTS ON WESTERN RIVERS AND DESERT LAKES. INCLUDING THE TRUCKEE RIVER AND PYRAMID AND SUMMIT LAKES. RESIDENTS, VISITORS AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE GREAT BASIN AREAS OF THE UNITED STATES BENEFIT BY THESE AQUISITIONS AND TRANSFERS.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $169,568

Investment Income $12,807

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $182,375

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $500

Salaries & Benefits $154,126

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $181,900

Other Expenses $71,004

TOTAL EXPENSES $225,630

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$182,375	$433,630	-0.6%
Expenses	$225,630	$548,094	-0.6%
Net Income	$-43,255	$-114,464	-0.6%

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

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

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

$124,013

Total Directors

$42,698

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
NANCY SHANAHAN	SECRETARY/CO	11.00	Officer	$81,315	$0	$81,315
AARON PESKIN	PRESIDENT	8.00	Officer Director	$42,698	$0	$42,698
GRAHAM CHISHOLM	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL ISAEFF	VICE PRESIDE	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN LYNN	TREASURER	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PEGGY TWEDT	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	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	$182,375	$225,630	$393,608	$-43,255
2024	$433,630	$548,094	$453,498	$-114,464
2023	$5,739,043	$5,764,069	$565,535	$-25,026
2022	$1,550,650	$1,536,492	$681,162	$14,158
2021	$756,148	$776,797	$599,652	$-20,649
2020	$838,297	$857,033	$611,704	$-18,736
2019	$242,453	$260,978	$620,022	$-18,525
2018	$1,123,623	$1,154,441	$640,403	$-30,818