Lan Su Chinese Garden (EIN 931296840) - 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

2000

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ELIZABETH NYE

Phone

5032288131

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Lan Su Chinese Garden, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF LAN SU CHINESE GARDEN IS TO CULTIVATE AN OASIS OF TRANQUIL BEAUTY AND HARMONY TO INSPIRE, ENGAGE, AND EDUCATE OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY IN THE APPRECIATION OF A RICHLY AUTHENTIC CHINESE CULTURE.

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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 $1,043,776

Program Service Revenue $1,629,817

Investment Income $26,861

Other Revenue $187,951

TOTAL REVENUE $2,888,405

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,014,475

Fundraising Expenses $341,686

Program Expenses $2,050,088

Other Expenses $1,402,336

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,416,811

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,888,405	$2,381,694	+0.2%
Expenses	$3,416,811	$2,883,536	+0.2%
Net Income	$-528,406	$-501,842	+0.1%

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

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

$164,704

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ELIZABETH NYE	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$152,018	$12,686	$164,704
CHRIS NICKERSON	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HELEN YING	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CASEY IPOCK	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TED JOHNSON	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AILEEN LIU	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY FENKER	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID CHEN	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DON JACKSON	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HANDE BUYUKSAHIN	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HONG MAUTZ	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY ROSETTE	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TONY FUNG	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WIM WIEWEL	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	$2,888,405	$3,416,811	$3,499,982	$-528,406
2023	$2,381,694	$2,883,536	$3,936,102	$-501,842
2022	$3,379,956	$2,838,568	$3,797,339	$541,388
2021	$2,387,405	$1,895,181	$2,828,846	$492,224
2019	$2,319,290	$2,293,607	$1,425,014	$25,683
2018	$2,355,119	$2,216,496	$1,444,215	$138,623

Lan Su Chinese Garden