COLUMBIA SPRINGS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Wendy Smith

Phone

3608820936

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

COLUMBIA SPRINGS, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 163% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

COLUMBIA SPRINGS' MSSION IS TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE SETTINGS AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTER A GREATER AWARENESS OF THE NATURAL WORLD AND INSPIRE STEWARDSHIP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,946,691 Revenue: $1,951,691

The West Biddle Lake Dam Project replaced a 103 year old dam with a new, like structure. The dam was originally built, and has been consistently used, for fish rearing purposes. The original...

The West Biddle Lake Dam Project replaced a 103 year old dam with a new, like structure. The dam was originally built, and has been consistently used, for fish rearing purposes. The original structure was in early stages of failure, and needed to be replaced for both safety and functionality. Rebuilding the dam its infrastructure enables Columbian Springs to continue providing meaningful outdoor Environmental educational programs.

Program 2

Expenses: $456,740

THE EXPENSE FOR "OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES" RELATED TO SUPPORT OF THE GROUNDS USED BY OUR PROGRAMS

Program 3

Expenses: $197,258 Revenue: $137,664

Our on-site education program worked with the two largest local school districts in Clark County, with a required field trip for all 5th grade students in those districts. These students experience a full day of experiential learning opportunities where they participate in activities that support nest generation science standards, while providing an opportunity to see themselves as successful scientists and belonging in nature. This programming also provides a series of week-long summer day camp experiences for area students; 10 percent of the students participate via a scholarship program.

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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 $2,718,930

Program Service Revenue $51,585

Investment Income $11,048

Other Revenue $6,239

TOTAL REVENUE $2,787,802

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $491,344

Fundraising Expenses $11,297

Program Expenses $2,754,151

Other Expenses $2,335,629

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,826,973

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,787,802	$1,058,260	+1.6%
Expenses	$2,826,973	$1,124,500	+1.5%
Net Income	$-39,171	$-66,240	-0.4%

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

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

450

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
David Lampe	Past Chairman	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Wendy Smith	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dorie Sutton	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ed Barnes	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nancy Barnes	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bill Collins	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rian Sallee	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Allison Kinney	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Crystal Wulff	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nelson Holmberg	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Meredith Lynch	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Musser	Chairman	2.00	Officer 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	$2,787,802	$2,826,973	$1,140,803	$-39,171
2022	$1,058,260	$1,124,500	$1,165,935	$-66,240
2021	$1,039,450	$1,082,350	$1,252,327	$-42,900
2020	$548,571	$550,411	$1,280,432	$-1,840