TRAILS PRESERVATION ALLIANCE (EIN 261532509) - 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

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RENE WATERS

Phone

7193384106

Tax Period

2024-12-01 to 2025-11-30

TRAILS PRESERVATION ALLIANCE, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $685K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $976K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 42% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, MORE SPECIFICALLY TO THE PROMOTION, PRESERVATION, AND EXPANSION OF MULTIPLE USE SINGLE TRAILS ON PUBLIC LANDS IN COLORADO AND SURROUNDING AREA, AND TO PURSUE ANY OTHER LAWFUL PURPOSE AND BUSINESS.

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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 $591,817

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $74,041

Other Revenue $19,304

TOTAL REVENUE $685,162

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $365,929

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $954,201

Other Expenses $609,967

TOTAL EXPENSES $975,896

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$685,162	$1,072,571	-0.4%
Expenses	$975,896	$410,443	+1.4%
Net Income	$-290,734	$662,128	-1.4%

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

$125,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
NED SUESSE	DIRECTOR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON ELLIOTT	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT BRIGHT	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RENE WATERS	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CLIVE HELLER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHAD HIXON	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$125,000	$0	$125,000

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	$685,162	$975,896	$1,808,674	$-290,734
2024	$1,072,571	$410,443	$2,083,766	$662,128
2023	$396,626	$416,190	$1,423,716	$-19,564
2022	$466,944	$467,576	$1,428,316	$-632
2021	$411,835	$312,879	$1,425,073	$98,956
2020	$215,175	$189,917	$1,221,357	$25,258

TRAILS PRESERVATION ALLIANCE