COLD CLIMATE HOUSING RESEARCH CENT… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MINDY O'NEALL

Phone

9074573454

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

COLD CLIMATE HOUSING RESEARCH CENTER, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $6.6M represent 37 months of operating reserves.

Mission

ADVANCING BUILDING SCIENCE SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTHY AND RESILIENT HOMES IN COLD CLIMATES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,575,870 Revenue: $639,054

BUILDING SCIENCE RESEARCH AND PRODUCT TESTING: CONDUCT RESEARCH ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND COLD CLIMATE BUILDING TECHNIQUES. THE CCHRC USES THE PRODUCT TESTING LAB TO IDENTIFY SUPERIOR COLD CLIMATE...

BUILDING SCIENCE RESEARCH AND PRODUCT TESTING: CONDUCT RESEARCH ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND COLD CLIMATE BUILDING TECHNIQUES. THE CCHRC USES THE PRODUCT TESTING LAB TO IDENTIFY SUPERIOR COLD CLIMATE BUILDING PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE PUBLIC AND BUILDING COMMUNITY. SUSTAINABLE NORTHERN COMMUNITIES PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OF BUILDING IN ALASKA, PAYING CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRODUCT CHOICES, APPROPRIATE DESIGNS, CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES AND BUILDING SCIENCE. THIS PROGRAM ENGAGES WILLING COMMUNITIES AND OTHER PARTNERS IN ESTABLISHING A NEW PATTERN OF BUILDING THAT IS COMMUNITY-DRIVEN AND REFLECTS THE PEOPLE, THEIR CULTURE, LIFESTYLE, RESOURCES AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENT.

Program 2

Expenses: $323,983 Revenue: $384,213

RESEARCH TEST FACILITY IS MAINTAINED TO SUPPORT COLD CLIMATE HOUSING RESEARCH AND IS RENTED TO CONTRACT PARTNER NATIONAL RESEARCH ENERGY LABS THROUGH ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY LLC. AND A SECOND...

Program 3

Expenses: $25,055 Revenue: $57,785

FOUR RESEARCH HOMES ARE MAINTAINED AND RENTED AS "SUSTAINABLE VILLAGE" TO TEST VARIOUS ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING AND SUSTAINABILITY TECHNIQUES.

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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 $1,087,009

Program Service Revenue $1,081,052

Investment Income $-36,000

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,132,061

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $156,752

Fundraising Expenses $4,798

Program Expenses $1,924,908

Other Expenses $2,022,848

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,179,600

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,132,061	$2,760,748	-0.2%
Expenses	$2,179,600	$2,653,702	-0.2%
Net Income	$-47,539	$107,046	-1.4%

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

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

$99,324

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRENDA RILEY	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL GORE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMMETT LEFFEL	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC VISSER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GRIFFIN HAGLE FORSTER	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN DAVIES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KYLE GRAY	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL BLACK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATHAN BARING	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROB JORDAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MINDY O'NEALL	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$99,324	$0	$99,324

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,132,061	$2,179,600	$6,810,697	$-47,539
2022	$2,760,748	$2,653,702	$6,929,290	$107,046
2021	$1,739,253	$1,665,551	$6,922,217	$73,702
2020	$1,659,245	$1,381,449	$6,690,004	$277,796
2019	$1,728,396	$1,969,634	$6,288,487	$-241,238
2018	$2,061,677	$2,155,732	$6,566,636	$-94,055

COLD CLIMATE HOUSING RESEARCH CENTER