METHOW CONSERVANCY

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SARAH BROOKS

Phone

5099962870

Tax Period

2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31

METHOW CONSERVANCY, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $7.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $6.3M, a strong 82% operating margin.

Mission

TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO CARE FOR AND CONSERVE THE LAND OF THE METHOW VALLEY, ENSURING IT WILL REMAIN A PLACE WHERE FUTURE GENERATIONS CAN ENJOY THE RURAL CHARACTER AND NATURAL BEAUTY WE CHERISH TODAY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $573,270

CONTINUING CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND LAND PROTECTION EFFORTS. APPROXIMATELY 6,000 PEOPLE BENEFITED AND CRITICAL WILDLIFE HABITAT, INCLUDING ENDANGERED SPECIES HABITAT PROTECTED.

Program 2

Expenses: $137,665

CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL COURSES AND PROGRAMS. APPROXIMATELY 1,300 PEOPLE BENEFITED.

Program 3

Expenses: $90,876

CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT OF STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM. MONITORING AND ENFORCING ALL EASEMENTS, CONSERVATION PLANNING FOR LANDOWNERS, CONSERVATION MAPPING AND RESTORATION PROJECTS. APPROXIMATELY 5,000 PEOPLE...

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,292,111

Program Service Revenue $9,578

Investment Income $380,471

Other Revenue $27,171

TOTAL REVENUE $7,709,331

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $33,541

Salaries & Benefits $724,975

Fundraising Expenses $139,819

Program Expenses $848,256

Other Expenses $613,846

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,372,362

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$7,709,331	$5,868,283	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,372,362	$2,296,162	-0.4%
Net Income	$6,336,969	$3,572,121	+0.8%

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

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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

120

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

$108,473

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BENJAMIN DRUMMOND	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTEN KIRKBY	VICE-PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOANNE UEHARA	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID CLEMENT	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SAM NANEY	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARRIE FINK	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PEGGY PORTER	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY AHEARN	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GORDON REYNAUD	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN VAN BUEREN	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY JOHNSTON	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIFFANY SURFACE	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA KELLEY	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH BROOKS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$102,333	$6,140	$108,473

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$7,709,331	$1,372,362	$19,194,192	$6,336,969
2023	$5,868,283	$2,296,162	$12,593,613	$3,572,121
2022	$3,989,243	$4,703,573	$9,253,346	$-714,330
2021	$4,545,518	$3,702,393	$9,964,024	$843,125
2020	$2,822,781	$1,060,482	$8,358,471	$1,762,299