FRIENDS OF THE CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST (EIN 874531180) - 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

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Mark Healey

Phone

8653855754

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST, founded in 2022, is a micro nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $90K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $29K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

To conserve, protect, and promote the outstanding natural beauty and ecological vitality of the Cherokee National Forest for current and future generations ...

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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 $89,215

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $276

Other Revenue $502

TOTAL REVENUE $89,993

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,962

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $1,145

Program Expenses $56,414

Other Expenses $54,384

TOTAL EXPENSES $61,423

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$89,993	$81,348	+0.1%
Expenses	$61,423	$15,239	+3.0%
Net Income	$28,570	$66,109	-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

N/A

Volunteers

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
Mark Healey	Board Chair, Executive Director	20	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Zack Ridder	Recording Secretary	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ellis Bacon	Treasurer	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Leslie Auriemmo	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeff Richards	Board Member	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kayla Carter	Board Member	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Ramsey	Board Member	2	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	$89,993	$61,423	$101,451	$28,570
2024	$81,348	$15,239	$72,011	$66,109
2023	$2,475	$2,070	$5,430	$405

FRIENDS OF THE CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST