Death Valley Natural History Association (EIN 952083126) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1952

Legal Domicile

Phone

7607862236

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

Death Valley Natural History Association, founded in 1952, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $1.3M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

Preserving & interpreting the natural & cultural resources of the region with government partners.

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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 $263,904

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $1,162,132

TOTAL REVENUE $1,426,036

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $634,011

Salaries & Benefits $236,054

Fundraising Expenses $72,182

Program Expenses $1,032,096

Other Expenses $449,236

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,319,301

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,426,036	$1,392,689	+0.0%
Expenses	$1,319,301	$1,340,374	0.0%
Net Income	$106,735	$52,315	+1.0%

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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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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TERRY FEINBERG	Chairman	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN O'BRIAN	Chairman	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN KOPCZYNSKI	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM WALTON	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NATHAN FRANCIS	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIMBER MOORE	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS ROMAN	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STAN VAUGHN	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARGIE REYNOLDS	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID BLACKER	Executive Dir.	40.00	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	$1,426,036	$1,319,301	$1,139,794	$106,735
2023	$1,392,689	$1,340,374	$1,007,750	$52,315
2022	$1,043,750	$1,007,421	$828,645	$36,329
2021	$863,791	$862,476	$836,807	$1,315
2020	$882,486	$1,145,531	$900,547	$-263,045
2019	$1,133,819	$1,241,136	$961,166	$-107,317
2019	$1,133,819	$1,241,136	$961,166	$-107,317
2018	$1,111,951	$1,061,193	$1,050,183	$50,758

Death Valley Natural History Association