NORTHERN TRAILS UNLIMITED INC (EIN 391456796) - 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

1972

Principal Officer

AMIEE MERKEL

Phone

6306754181

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

NORTHERN TRAILS UNLIMITED INC, founded in 1972, is a micro nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $73K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $331K represent 55 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO MAINTAIN NEARLY 100 MILES OF SCENIC, GROOMED TRAILS THAT WIND MOSTLY THROUGH TIMBER, BUT NEVER ACROSS LAKES, THUS MAKING THE SEASON LONGER AND SAFER.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $35,629

Program Service Revenue $6,300

Investment Income $10

Other Revenue $30,635

TOTAL REVENUE $72,574

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $76,025

Other Expenses $76,025

TOTAL EXPENSES $76,025

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$72,574	$85,300	-0.1%
Expenses	$76,025	$69,332	+0.1%
Net Income	$-3,451	$15,968	-1.2%

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

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
JANE BOROWSKI	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN LUTTROPP	VICE PRESIDE	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
AMIEE MERKEL	TREASURER	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DARREN MERKEL	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer	$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
2025	$72,574	$76,025	$331,313	$-3,451
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$168,410	$88,580	$318,950	$79,830
2022	$201,201	$49,027	$239,147	$152,174

NORTHERN TRAILS UNLIMITED INC