GIRDWOOD NORDIC SKI CLUB

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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

DEB ESSEX

Tax Period

2017-10-01 to 2018-09-30

GIRDWOOD NORDIC SKI CLUB, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $277K in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue surged 371% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $201K, a strong 72% operating margin.

Mission

GIRDWOOD NORDIC SKI CLUB IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING A YEAR ROUND NORDIC TRAIL SYSTEM IN THE GIRDWOOD VALLEY AND ENCOURAGING RESPONSIBLE USE THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $75,845

DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE A PUBLIC NORDIC/MULTI-USE TRAIL SYSTEM IN THE GIRDWOOD VALLEY. THIS INCLUDES FACILITATING THE ACQUISITION OF TRAIL EASEMENTS AND FOSTERING COOPERATION AMONG ALL TRAIL USERS AND COORDINATING EFFORTS WITH OTHER TRAIL AGENCIES, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

Program 2

Expenses: $690

PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE PERSONAL FITNESS, TRAIL SAFETY, TRAIL ETIQUETTE, SUSTAINABILITY, AND LONG TERM TRAIL CONSERVATION FOR SOCIAL, ECONOMICAL, AND HEALTH BENEFITS.

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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 (2017)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $273,300

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $3,897

TOTAL REVENUE $277,197

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $76,535

Other Expenses $76,535

TOTAL EXPENSES $76,535

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2017	2016	Change
Revenue	$277,197	$58,910	+3.7%
Expenses	$76,535	$55,800	+0.4%
Net Income	$200,662	$3,110	+63.5%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JUSTIN THOMAS	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEB ESSEX	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN BURNETT	VICE PRESIDE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIANA SULLIVAN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER ZUG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM BRAHAM	DIRECTOR	1.00	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
2018	$277,197	$76,535	$89,502	$200,662