VOTE YES FOR CLEAN AIR CLEAN 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

2021

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BENJAMIN COX

Phone

3123569990

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

VOTE YES FOR CLEAN AIR CLEAN WATER, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 254% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 28% operating deficit.

Mission

THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR COMMUNITY AND CONTRIBUTE TO OUR QUALITY OF LIFE. OUR FOREST PRESERVES PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN HELPING TO PROTECT WATER AND AIR QUALITY, AS WELL AS HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE. THEY GIVE RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES A PLACE TO EXPLORE NATURE, BE ACTIVE AND HEALTHY, AND PROVIDE JOB AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,200,042

COALITION BUILDING IN SUPPORT OF A REFERENDUM FOR THE FOREST PRESERVES IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Program 2

VOTER EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF A REFERENDUM FOR THE FOREST PRESERVES IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Program 3

RUNNING A CAMPAIGN IN SUPPORT OF A REFERENDUM FOR THE FOREST PRESERVES IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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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 $2,532,874

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,532,874

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $3,200,042

Other Expenses $3,236,399

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,236,399

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$2,532,874	$715,600	+2.5%
Expenses	$3,236,399	$12,075	+267.0%
Net Income	$-703,525	$703,525	-2.0%

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

N/A

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

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BENJAMIN COX	CHAIR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLYN O'BOYLE	TREASURER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE CARR	DIRECTOR	2.00	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
2022	$2,532,874	$3,236,399	No data	$-703,525
2021	$715,600	$12,075	$703,525	$703,525