MOUNTAIN TOP ARBORETUM INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1977

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JENNIFER HEMMERLEIN

Phone

5185893903

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MOUNTAIN TOP ARBORETUM INC, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $429K, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

CONSERVE, ENHANCE, AND CELEBRATE OUR DISTINCTIVE CATSKILL SANCTUARY THROUGH SUSTAINABLE HORTICULTURE, RESPONSIBLE LAND STEWARDSHIP, AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $298,990

THE MISSION OF MOUNTAIN TOP ARBORETUM IS TO CONSERVE, ENHANCE, AND CELEBRATE OUR DISTINCTIVE CATSKILL SANCTUARY THROUGH SUSTAINABLE HORTICULTURE, RESPONSIBLE LAND STEWARDSHIP, AND INNOVATIVE...

THE MISSION OF MOUNTAIN TOP ARBORETUM IS TO CONSERVE, ENHANCE, AND CELEBRATE OUR DISTINCTIVE CATSKILL SANCTUARY THROUGH SUSTAINABLE HORTICULTURE, RESPONSIBLE LAND STEWARDSHIP, AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. THE ARBORETUM IS A PUBLIC GARDEN IN THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS DEDICATED TO DISPLAYING AND MANAGING NATIVE PLANT COMMUNITIES OF THE NORTHEASTERN US, IN ADDITION TO CURATING ITS COLLECTION OF COLD-HARDY NATIVE AND EXOTIC TREES. ITS MOUNTAIN TOP ELEVATION OF 2,400 FEET AT THE TOP OF THE NEW YORK CITY WATERSHED CREATES A UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT FOR EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND PURE ENJOYMENT OF THE SPECTACULAR AND HISTORIC CATSKILLS LANDSCAPE. THE ARBORETUM TRAILS AND BOARDWALKS CONNECT 200 ACRES OF PLANT COLLECTIONS, MEADOWS, WETLANDS, FOREST AND DEVONIAN BEDROCK.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $884,308

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $169,073

Other Revenue $449

TOTAL REVENUE $1,053,830

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,000

Salaries & Benefits $325,722

Fundraising Expenses $188,649

Program Expenses $298,990

Other Expenses $289,124

TOTAL EXPENSES $624,846

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$1,053,830	$713,284	+0.5%
Expenses	$624,846	$559,427	+0.1%
Net Income	$428,984	$153,857	+1.8%

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

$102,023

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ABBY COFFIN	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT KERNS	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEANNETTE PRICE	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN TAGGART	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PIERCE SIOUSSAT	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MERMER BLAKESLEE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SYDNEY FRAZIER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARRY MCCAFFREY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH PEPE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HENRIETTA PERTUZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL REYNAL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRUCE K RIGGS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEVERNE RIST	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY TYNES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA AYRES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL LOGAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER HEMMERLEIN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$92,074	$9,949	$102,023

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	$1,053,830	$624,846	$5,094,566	$428,984
2024	$713,284	$559,427	$4,513,826	$153,857