THE WILDCAT FOUNDATION

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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

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JEFF PRATT

Phone

7176914505

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE WILDCAT FOUNDATION, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $412K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 438% operating deficit.

Mission

TO STRENGTHEN THE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, WELLNESS, AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS OF THE MECHANICSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,105,462

THE WILDCAT FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDS TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE MECHANICSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT. GRANT FUNDS SUPPORT ENRICHMENT, REMEDIATION, STUDENT AT-RISK, LITERACY AND MENTORING PROGRAMS; SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER AND ACTIVITIES THERE, PROVIDE CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS. FOUNDATION FUNDS SUPPORT DIVERSITY, GLOBAL STUDENT EXCHANGE, AND PROMOTE AND SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS ATHLETICS AND PROVIDES FUNDS FOR NEEDS OUTSIDE TRADITIONAL, VARSITY SPORTS.

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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 $310,637

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $26,580

Other Revenue $74,729

TOTAL REVENUE $411,946

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,095,077

Salaries & Benefits $81,814

Fundraising Expenses $65,767

Program Expenses $2,105,462

Other Expenses $39,912

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,216,803

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$411,946	$336,478	+0.2%
Expenses	$2,216,803	$260,846	+7.5%
Net Income	$-1,804,857	$75,632	-24.9%

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

$76,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JONATHAN BOLES	PRESIDENT	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AICHA HASSANE NOMA	VICE PRESIDE	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GARETH PAHOWKA	SECRETARY	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN MOLL	TREASURER	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG LONGWELL	ASSISTANT TR	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA ALLESSIE	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR ANDREW BITZ	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE BYERLY	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER COWEN	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONALD DESPINES	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
COURTNEY FARINELLI	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID GONGORA	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF GREEN	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROB HARTMAN	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY HEIMBUCH	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE HUFF	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NOEL KELLEY	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN C RUPP	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH SHEARER	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER SHOCKEY	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIP SMITH	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM WENDLING	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF PRATT	EXECUTIVE DI	25.00	Officer	$73,600	$2,400	$76,000

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	$411,946	$2,216,803	$1,153,693	$-1,804,857
2024	$336,478	$260,846	$2,902,493	$75,632
2023	$250,909	$279,199	$2,758,115	$-28,290
2022	$481,095	$177,454	$2,734,708	$303,641
2021	$408,693	$201,621	$2,514,765	$207,072
2020	$509,294	$208,985	$2,178,233	$300,309
2019	$555,774	$169,195	$1,884,736	$386,579
2018	$492,868	$192,563	$1,335,651	$300,305