Institute for Wildlife Studies (EIN 942612613) - 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

1979

Legal Domicile

Phone

7078224258

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Institute for Wildlife Studies, founded in 1979, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $4.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 45% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.9M, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

Wildlife Research/Studies

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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 $1,961,769

Program Service Revenue $2,676,728

Investment Income $57,072

Other Revenue $4,542

TOTAL REVENUE $4,700,111

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,963,944

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,245,115

Other Expenses $823,839

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,787,783

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$4,700,111	$3,243,216	+0.4%
Expenses	$2,787,783	$2,800,519	0.0%
Net Income	$1,912,328	$442,697	+3.3%

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

$201,616

Total Directors

$201,616

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
David K Garcelon	President	40.00	Officer Director	$183,117	$18,499	$201,616
Mark Ferrari	Vice President	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Spence Porter	Secretary	0.00	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	$4,700,111	$2,787,783	$6,806,607	$1,912,328
2022	$3,243,216	$2,800,519	$4,861,970	$442,697
2021	$3,487,116	$2,936,907	$4,397,085	$550,209
2020	$2,587,301	$2,679,093	$4,266,816	$-91,792
2019	$3,882,924	$3,634,435	$4,014,727	$248,489
2018	$3,480,302	$3,555,996	$3,858,309	$-75,694

Institute for Wildlife Studies