Lushootseed Research

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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

Principal Officer

Jill La Pointe

Phone

3607703993

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Lushootseed Research is a small nonprofit that reported $232K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 246% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $179K, a strong 77% operating margin.

Mission

Preservation of Lushootseed language and culture through research, publishing and presentation of oral history and traditions.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $53,345 Revenue: $229,824

Research, gather, record, translate, archive and disseminate information in order to preserve the Lushootseed language and culture.

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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 $229,824

Program Service Revenue $483

Investment Income $1,786

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $232,093

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $6,400

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $53,345

Other Expenses $46,945

TOTAL EXPENSES $53,345

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$232,093	$67,065	+2.5%
Expenses	$53,345	$94,425	-0.4%
Net Income	$178,748	$-27,360	-7.5%

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

Independent Members

N/A

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

$6,400

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jill La Pointe	President	15.00	Director	$6,400	$0	$6,400
Crisca Bierwert	Board Member	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jay Miller	Vice President	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Barbara Brotherton	Secretary	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Mary Honhongva	Treasurer	0.00	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	$232,093	$53,345	$278,392	$178,748