ROADTRIP NATION LTD

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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

2009

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRIAN MCALLISTER

Phone

9497649121

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-10-01

ROADTRIP NATION LTD, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit that reported $5.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $12.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 121% operating deficit.

Mission

TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER STUDENTS TO FIND THEIR LIFE PATH THROUGH EDUCATIONAL CURRICULA AND HANDS ON EXPERIENCES ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CURRICULA. THE FUNDS WERE SPENT ON DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULA (SUCH AS ROADTRIP NATION EXPERIENCE) INCLUDING EDUCATION WORKBOOKS AND ONLINE CONTENT, LICENSING FEES FOR THE ROADTRIP NATION, LTD EXPERIENCE CONTENT, EDUCATION WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH TO COLLEGE CAMPUSES AND CAREER CENTERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $9,728,707 Revenue: $1,278,509

TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER STUDENTS TO FIND THEIR LIFE PATH THROUGH EDUCATIONAL CURRICULA AND HANDS ON EXPERIENCES ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CURRICULA. THE FUNDING FURTHERS THE DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULA...

TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER STUDENTS TO FIND THEIR LIFE PATH THROUGH EDUCATIONAL CURRICULA AND HANDS ON EXPERIENCES ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CURRICULA. THE FUNDING FURTHERS THE DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULA INCLUDING THE ROADTRIP NATION EXPERIENCE, EDUCATIONAL WORKBOOKS, OTHER ONLINE CONTENT, AND OUTREACH TO COLLEGE CAMPUSES AND CAREER CENTERS.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,273,635

Program Service Revenue $1,120,403

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $384,570

TOTAL REVENUE $5,778,608

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $5,702,879

Fundraising Expenses $1,572,466

Program Expenses $9,728,707

Other Expenses $7,082,200

TOTAL EXPENSES $12,785,079

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$5,778,608	$10,298,279	-0.4%
Expenses	$12,785,079	$14,009,955	-0.1%
Net Income	$-7,006,471	$-3,711,676	+0.9%

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

N/A

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

$2,826,808

Total Directors

$5,351,242

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
THOMAS C DAWSON	DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$50,626	$622,417
BRIAN MCALLISTER	VICE PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$285,252	$33,972	$319,224
MICHAEL MARRINER	VICE PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$325,525	$29,046	$354,571
LARRY A LUTZ	DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN, AND PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$70,825	$564,023
ERIN J ROTH	DIRECTOR THRU 6/2021	1.00	Director	$0	$69,898	$407,176
ALLEN S FLEMING	DIRECTOR THRU 1/2021	1.00	Director	$0	$48,856	$582,602
WILLIAM D HANSEN	DIRECTOR THRU 2/2021	1.00	Director	$0	$463,328	$2,083,180
RUTH WATKINS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$43,010	$418,049
CHRISTINA L CLARK	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$26,497	$307,747
THOMAS R ERTEL	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$0	$47,898	$432,657
ARIELLA TENUTA	CFO	40.00	Officer	$206,554	$19,615	$226,169
NATHAN GEBHARD	VICE PRESIDENT	40.00	Highest	$179,553	$27,499	$207,052
CHRISTOPHER LEAKE	DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY	40.00	Highest	$153,850	$14,349	$168,199
TIMOTHY J HOGAN	VP, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS	40.00	Highest	$153,892	$6,124	$160,016
SCOTT B CONWAY	SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER	40.00	Highest	$114,668	$23,184	$137,852
KELSEY COX	SVP, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT	40.00	Highest	$135,392	$22,432	$157,824

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
2021	$5,778,608	$12,785,079	No data	$-7,006,471
2020	$10,298,279	$14,009,955	$44,502,334	$-3,711,676
2019	$15,748,975	$12,808,956	$45,501,909	$2,940,019