California Urban Forests Council (EIN 953565481) - 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

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Sarah Gaskin

Phone

4154798733

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

California Urban Forests Council, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $471K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 48% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

The California Urban Forests Council (CAUFC) was founded in 1968 as the first urban forest council in the nation. We envision thriving and prosperous California communities transformed by healthy trees and green spaces. We advance smart investment in green infrastructure through education and outreach, community-based activities and collaborative action.

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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 $436,836

Program Service Revenue $33,987

Investment Income $2

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $470,825

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $219,833

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $428,823

Other Expenses $273,913

TOTAL EXPENSES $493,746

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$470,825	$910,744	-0.5%
Expenses	$493,746	$902,523	-0.5%
Net Income	$-22,921	$8,221	-3.8%

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

N/A

Employees

Volunteers

136

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
Nate Faris	Exec Director	40.00		$118,833	$0	$118,833
Emina Darakjy	Chairman	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Nancy Sappinton	Vice Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sarah Gaskin	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Laura Burnett	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Anne Fenkner	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bob Blum	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Emily Spillet	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gordon Mann	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gordon Matassa	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Magen Shaw	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mona Cummings	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nick Harvey	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Meha Sentil	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Raquel Falco	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	$470,825	$493,746	$221,447	$-22,921
2023	$910,744	$902,523	$338,276	$8,221
2022	$1,300,173	$1,297,913	$818,975	$2,260
2021	$1,043,864	$1,021,012	$532,217	$22,852
2020	$1,818,295	$1,681,602	$1,117,588	$136,693
2019	$2,260,133	$2,167,173	$1,520,053	$92,960
2018	$1,074,391	$1,062,101	$280,102	$12,290

California Urban Forests Council