REFUGIA MARIN (EIN 920458533) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Dana Swisher

Phone

4157065115

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

REFUGIA MARIN, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $658K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 254% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $158K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

Our mission is to create thriving habitat gardens for local pollinators and wildlife. We transform neglected public spaces in Marin County by removing invasive species and planting native California landscapes. Our goal is to support biodiversity and enhance the beauty and sustainability of these spaces.We promote community stewardship and provide environmental education. Through partnerships with cities and school districts, we maximize the habitat potential of their lands. We educate youth, families, and community members through talks, educational signage, and school assemblies, emphasizing the importance of sustainable stewardship.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $654,723

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,813

Other Revenue $139

TOTAL REVENUE $657,675

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $81,279

Fundraising Expenses $14,249

Program Expenses $471,924

Other Expenses $418,221

TOTAL EXPENSES $499,500

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$657,675	$185,565	+2.5%
Expenses	$499,500	$124,590	+3.0%
Net Income	$158,175	$60,975	+1.6%

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

126

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
Dana Swisher	Executive Dir.	30.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JILL REA	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kristina Wilson	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH D'ALEXANDER	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kristen Gregoriev	Treasurer	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dawniele Pasha	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULY JOHNSON	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
2025	$657,675	$499,500	$306,087	$158,175

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