VERMONT WILDERNESS SCHOOL (EIN 030365090) - 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

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

GIA NESWALD

Phone

8022578570

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

VERMONT WILDERNESS SCHOOL, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $373K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $444K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

PROVIDE NATURE-BASED EDUCATION AND MENTORING TO YOUTH AND ADULTS IN SOUTHERN VERMONT AND WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

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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 $83,738

Program Service Revenue $289,225

Investment Income $44

Other Revenue $-121

TOTAL REVENUE $372,886

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $48,391

Salaries & Benefits $328,294

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $240,113

Other Expenses $67,809

TOTAL EXPENSES $444,494

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$372,886	$496,202	-0.2%
Expenses	$444,494	$483,312	-0.1%
Net Income	$-71,608	$12,890	-6.6%

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

$70,673

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
INGRID BURROWS	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALAN ROBERTS	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY COLEMAN	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GIA NESWALD	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHARINE CLEMOW	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ODETTE BUTLER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	37.00	Officer	$70,673	$0	$70,673

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	$372,886	$444,494	$84,302	$-71,608
2023	$496,202	$483,312	$158,192	$12,890
2022	$400,706	$425,308	$146,287	$-24,602
2021	$381,959	$363,028	$171,024	$18,931
2020	$446,886	$373,313	$148,472	$73,573
2019	$365,679	$366,506	$74,496	$-827
2018	$320,275	$330,520	$74,395	$-10,245
2017	$282,685	$278,881	$85,575	$3,804

VERMONT WILDERNESS SCHOOL