CHOOSE OUTDOORS INC

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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

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRUCE WARD

Phone

3039171476

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CHOOSE OUTDOORS INC, founded in 2008, is a micro nonprofit that reported $37K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 95% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $755K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 1941% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROMOTE OUTDOOR RECREATION AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES THROUGH SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERS; RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE; AND PROGRAMS CONNECTING AMERICANS TO THE OUTDOORS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $654,786

THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTED EDUCATION REGARDING OUR NATIONAL FORESTS. AT THE END OF 2024, THE ORGANZATION CEASED OPERATIONS AND DISBURSED ALL REMAINING FUNDS TO OTHER PUBLIC CHARITIES WITH SIMILAR...

THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTED EDUCATION REGARDING OUR NATIONAL FORESTS. AT THE END OF 2024, THE ORGANZATION CEASED OPERATIONS AND DISBURSED ALL REMAINING FUNDS TO OTHER PUBLIC CHARITIES WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS.

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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 $37,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $37,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $352,860

Salaries & Benefits $209,468

Fundraising Expenses $17,052

Program Expenses $654,786

Other Expenses $192,925

TOTAL EXPENSES $755,253

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$37,000	$721,069	-0.9%
Expenses	$755,253	$799,202	-0.1%
Net Income	$-718,253	$-78,133	+8.2%

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

N/A

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

$196,333

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRUCE WARD	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$158,000	$38,333	$196,333
TOM MORTON	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN KELLEGHAN	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUZANNE BARKLEY	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$37,000	$755,253	No data	$-718,253
2023	$721,069	$799,202	$745,348	$-78,133
2022	$1,223,154	$752,536	$798,811	$470,618
2021	$775,042	$672,224	$332,733	$102,818
2020	$384,290	$487,975	$252,480	$-103,685
2019	$859,839	$660,691	$386,126	$199,148
2018	$593,031	$579,222	$170,638	$13,809