Deschutes Land Trust

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1995

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RIKA AYOTTE

Phone

5413300017

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Deschutes Land Trust, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $6.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 154% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $23.9M represent 44 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS, SCENIC AREAS, OPEN SPACES, FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT WITHIN DESCHUTES BASIN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $5,144,794

STEWARDSHIP OF OWNED LANDS - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES STEWARDSHIP RESOURCES TO LANDS DESIGNATED TO THE TRUST TO HELP WITH AN ACTIVE AND LONG-TERM RESTORATION OF NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA.

Program 2

Expenses: $535,177

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - SEEKING TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY, THIS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES AN UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION, AND COMMITMENT TO ALL ASPECTS OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION BY...

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - SEEKING TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY, THIS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES AN UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION, AND COMMITMENT TO ALL ASPECTS OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION BY IDENTIFYING AND NURTURING TARGET AUDIENCES AND MEDIA WITH COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES THAT HIGHLIGHT A "SENSE OF PLACE," AWARENESS OF THE THREATS TO LIVABILITY, AND LEGAL AND FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR LAND PROTECTION.

Program 3

Expenses: $522,530

CONSERVATION OF LAND - LAND ACQUISITION AND CONSERVATION ARE UNDERTAKEN TO ANALYZE, ACQUIRE AND HELP WITH THE REHABILITATION OF LANDS IN THE DESCHUTES RIVER BASIN.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,279,424

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $177,291

Other Revenue $24,596

TOTAL REVENUE $6,481,311

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,281,952

Fundraising Expenses $367,307

Program Expenses $6,202,501

Other Expenses $5,433,778

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,715,730

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$6,481,311	$2,551,869	+1.5%
Expenses	$6,715,730	$2,558,170	+1.6%
Net Income	$-234,419	$-6,301	+36.2%

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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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

270

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

$146,778

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RIKA AYOTTE	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$142,638	$4,140	$146,778
ANN RICHARDSON	President	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STACEY FORSON	Vice President	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE MCSWAIN	Secretary	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE BROWN	Treasurer	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRECK FLANAGAN-CALDWELL	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM NICOL	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROB GARROTT	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY MILLER	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIELE MCKAY	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GONZALO MENDEZ	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA KENT	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM MONTAG	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AUSTIN SMITH	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
INGE WELLS	Director	2.00	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	$6,481,311	$6,715,730	$28,518,064	$-234,419
2023	$2,551,869	$2,558,170	$28,494,125	$-6,301
2022	$7,663,550	$3,917,524	$28,164,080	$3,746,026
2021	$2,514,560	$1,768,925	$21,863,819	$745,635
2020	$4,990,985	$2,440,042	$22,973,048	$2,550,943
2019	$2,656,500	$1,271,420	$16,332,240	$1,385,080
2018	$1,308,364	$1,114,659	$15,055,085	$193,705