FRIENDS OF THE MAD RIVER

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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

1991

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOHN NORTON

Phone

8023556596

Tax Period

2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

FRIENDS OF THE MAD RIVER, founded in 1991, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $276K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 32% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $263K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

FRIENDS OF THE MAD RIVER (FMR) IS DEDICATED TO STEWARDING THE MAD RIVER VALLEY'S HEALTHY LAND AND CLEAN WATER FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $195,271 Revenue: $245

WORKED WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PARTNERS TO: PLAN FOR A CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITY; "SLOW, SPREAD, AND SINK" STORM RUNOFF; RESTORE RIPARIAN BUFFERS; IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; MONITOR WATER QUALITY AND WATERSHED ECOSYSTEM HEALTH; AND, PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR WATERSHED PLANNING, LAND MANAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF WATERSHED ISSUES.

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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 $272,879

Program Service Revenue $245

Investment Income $3,075

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $276,199

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $147,960

Fundraising Expenses $17,443

Program Expenses $195,271

Other Expenses $115,537

TOTAL EXPENSES $263,497

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$276,199	$406,162	-0.3%
Expenses	$263,497	$410,716	-0.4%
Net Income	$12,702	$-4,554	-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

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

$77,083

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MATT WILLIAMS	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATIE SULLIVAN	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN NORTON	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
F KINCAID PEROT	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD CZAPLINSKI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA DIEHL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEANNIE NICKLAS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY POLACZYK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN SHUPE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBEE WHITAKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN LITMANS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLARK AMADON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
IRA SHADIS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$71,079	$6,004	$77,083

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	$276,199	$263,497	$529,063	$12,702
2024	$406,162	$410,716	$525,517	$-4,554
2023	$196,134	$182,779	$528,620	$13,355
2022	$306,629	$234,137	$503,791	$72,492
2021	$230,289	$166,648	$449,306	$63,641
2020	$419,454	$404,524	$370,929	$14,930
2019	$205,768	$151,000	$358,825	$54,768