TORTOISE GROUP (EIN 942838299) - 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

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Laura Deitsch

Phone

7027397113

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

TORTOISE GROUP, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $110K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 47% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $140K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.

Mission

Educating and advocating for the protection and well-being of the desert tortoise since 1982.

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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 $108,476

Program Service Revenue $1,160

Investment Income $7

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $109,643

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $75,078

Fundraising Expenses $17,228

Program Expenses $102,764

Other Expenses $64,476

TOTAL EXPENSES $139,554

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$109,643	$74,517	+0.5%
Expenses	$139,554	$158,564	-0.1%
Net Income	$-29,911	$-84,047	-0.6%

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

130

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
Charles Born	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nathan Wood	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dianne McLain	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Laura Deitsch	Chairman	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Kirsten Haas	Secretary/Treasurer	1	Officer	$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	$109,643	$139,554	$110,655	$-29,911
2023	$74,517	$158,564	$140,399	$-84,047
2022	$156,589	$116,173	$223,928	$40,416
2021	$125,324	$88,530	$176,799	$36,794
2020	$168,095	$99,809	$142,512	$68,286
2019	$160,308	$189,202	$89,544	$-28,894
2018	$222,940	$258,233	$122,466	$-35,293

TORTOISE GROUP