REEL EARTH FILMS

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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

ALAN LACY

Phone

6023260546

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

REEL EARTH FILMS, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $241K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 142% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $225K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

Reel Earth Films promotes wildlife conservation by creating films that nurture the human connection to nature, spread awareness about life-threatening challenges facing species worldwide, and advance environmental activism and research.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $187,935 Revenue: $240,860

We tell authentic stories about nature and the real impact humans make on the environment. We generate tangible support for wildlife conservation. We strive for excellence in our ethics and in the...

We tell authentic stories about nature and the real impact humans make on the environment. We generate tangible support for wildlife conservation. We strive for excellence in our ethics and in the quality of our films. We support the well-being of all life on earth. We empower individuals, organizations, and communities to take a stand for nature.

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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 $240,861

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $19

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $240,880

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $78,608

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $187,935

Other Expenses $146,139

TOTAL EXPENSES $224,747

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$240,880	$99,592	+1.4%
Expenses	$224,747	$199,765	+0.1%
Net Income	$16,133	$-100,173	-1.2%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$72,500

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ALAN LACY	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	040.00	Key Emp	$72,500	$0	$72,500
CHRIS MORGAN	MEMBER	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID H JOHNSON	MEMBER	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BERT CASTRO	PRESIDENT	001.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JAKE WILLERS	VICE PRESIDENT	001.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JO ELLEN DOORNBOS	TREASURER	001.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
STELLA MILLER	SECRETARY	001.00	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
2025	$240,880	$224,747	$121,139	$16,133
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$230,403	$62,934	$205,179	$167,469