TRUCKEE RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL

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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

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHELE PRESTOWITZ

Phone

5305508760

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

TRUCKEE RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $5.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 157% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.3M, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

THE TRUCKEE RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL WAS FOUNDED TO IMPLEMENT LOCALLY DEVELOPED PUBLIC-PRIVATE COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES FOR THE SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE TRUCKEE RIVER WATERSHED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,918,043

Restoration:This year, significant restoration projects continued across the watershed. Large-scale efforts included Lacey Upper Meadow, Hoke Lower Meadow, Truckee River Wildlife Area Boca Unit...

Restoration:This year, significant restoration projects continued across the watershed. Large-scale efforts included Lacey Upper Meadow, Hoke Lower Meadow, Truckee River Wildlife Area Boca Unit, Snowcrest Meadow, and Donner Creek Confluence. We prioritized forest health with projects such as Independence Forest Health. These initiatives targeted fuel reduction and ecosystem resilience, addressing wildfire risks and promoting biodiversity.

Program 2

Expenses: $203,250

Planning: In 2023, we facilitated collaborative watershed management and planning efforts. Key initiatives Pole Creek Assessment, and Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems assessments. Our planning...

Planning: In 2023, we facilitated collaborative watershed management and planning efforts. Key initiatives Pole Creek Assessment, and Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems assessments. Our planning extended to Sierra Meadow Modeling and Prosser Basin Roads Assessment to ensure effective long-term environmental stewardship.

Program 3

Expenses: $16,793

Community Education and Outreach: We expanded our outreach through virtual tours, project showcases, and educational events. Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram continued to share...

Community Education and Outreach: We expanded our outreach through virtual tours, project showcases, and educational events. Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram continued to share progress on restoration efforts. Additionally, in-person project site tours, such as those for TRWA-Boca Unit, brought greater awareness to our work. We provided outreach education and hands-on experience to hundreds of community members through opportunities such as Truckee River Day with 450 volunteers contributing.

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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 $5,888,360

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $30,298

Other Revenue $3,273

TOTAL REVENUE $5,921,931

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $717,546

Fundraising Expenses $243,922

Program Expenses $4,138,086

Other Expenses $3,886,718

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,604,264

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$5,921,931	$2,303,008	+1.6%
Expenses	$4,604,264	$2,516,069	+0.8%
Net Income	$1,317,667	$-213,061	-7.2%

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

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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

466

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

$167,550

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LISA WALLACE	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$140,239	$27,311	$167,550
Tony Lashbrook	Chair.	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Joanne Roubique	Vice Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jose Rivero	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Askin	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Amy Horne	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nancy Wallis	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Richard Anderson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Park	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jake Hudson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gerry Solantai	Director	1.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$5,921,931	$4,604,264	$3,727,714	$1,317,667
2022	$2,303,008	$2,516,069	$1,840,059	$-213,061
2021	$3,434,040	$3,750,942	$1,907,254	$-316,902
2020	$5,156,946	$4,972,369	$2,978,483	$184,577
2019	$6,607,706	$6,608,966	$5,315,395	$-1,260
2018	$2,771,993	$2,731,450	$1,205,039	$40,543