California Institute for Biodiversity (EIN 943227003) - 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

1995

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Daniel Gluesenkamp

Phone

9256312481

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

California Institute for Biodiversity, founded in 1995, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $846K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $6.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 658% operating deficit.

Mission

Create and publish educational materials, conduct professional development, promote awareness, and sponsor research on the spectacular biological diversity of the State of CA.

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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 $358,000

Program Service Revenue $2,500

Investment Income $485,561

Other Revenue $255

TOTAL REVENUE $846,316

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,117,975

Salaries & Benefits $483,643

Fundraising Expenses $18,078

Program Expenses $6,162,257

Other Expenses $2,810,034

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,411,652

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$846,316	$712,553	+0.2%
Expenses	$6,411,652	$8,257,737	-0.2%
Net Income	$-5,565,336	$-7,545,184	-0.3%

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

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

$441,400

Total Directors

$441,400

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Daniel Gluesenkamp	President Executive Director	50.00	Officer Director	$410,000	$31,400	$441,400
Eric Berlow	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
John Geraci	Secretary	1.00	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
2025	$846,316	$6,411,652	$18,869,642	$-5,565,336
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$23,355,824	$2,932,891	$30,376,578	$20,422,933
2023	$23,355,824	$2,932,891	$30,376,578	$20,422,933
2022	$11,168,911	$1,330,809	$9,876,514	$9,838,102
2022	$11,168,911	$1,330,809	$9,876,514	$9,838,102
2018	$292,209	$56,102	$17,383	$236,107

California Institute for Biodiversity