The River Project (EIN 954858263) - 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

2000

Legal Domicile

Phone

8189809660

Tax Period

2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

The River Project, founded in 2000, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $221K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $147K, a strong 67% operating margin.

Mission

To realize a regenerative, equitable, just, and climate-resilient Los Angeles through radical curiosity, evidence-based watershed planning, and positive action. Through our work we provide local government and communities with the tools to safely adapt to rapidly changing conditions and co-create a climate-resilient future.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $220,556

Program Service Revenue $52

Investment Income $14

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $220,622

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,573

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $59,265

Other Expenses $72,180

TOTAL EXPENSES $73,753

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$220,622	$186,711	+0.2%
Expenses	$73,753	$223,427	-0.7%
Net Income	$146,869	$-36,716	-5.0%

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

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

$6,384

Total Directors

$6,384

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Melanie Winter	President	20.00	Officer Director	$6,384	$0	$6,384
Celeste Moye	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
David Brunk	Vice President	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Walker Foley	Chairman	0.00	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
2023	$220,622	$73,753	$44,380	$146,869
2021	$487,012	$406,852	$277,423	$80,160
2020	$271,761	$445,292	$151,512	$-173,531
2019	$398,164	$421,465	$74,092	$-23,301
2018	$236,959	$284,650	$195,547	$-47,691

The River Project