NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL BUSTERS

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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

1975

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHELLE THOMPSON

Phone

2182593615

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL BUSTERS, founded in 1975, is a micro nonprofit that reported $40K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 78% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $140K represent 42 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO MAINTAIN SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN THE FORT RIPLEY, MN AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $28,332

UPKEEP OF SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN FORT RIPLEY, MN AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. ALSO, PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $29,976

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $267

Other Revenue $10,122

TOTAL REVENUE $40,365

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $800

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $28,332

Other Expenses $41,186

TOTAL EXPENSES $41,986

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$40,365	$22,716	+0.8%
Expenses	$41,986	$38,029	+0.1%
Net Income	$-1,621	$-15,313	-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

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

$14,692

Total Directors

$1,300

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SANDY DEROSIER	GAMBLING MANAGER	010.00	Officer	$13,392	$0	$13,392
MICHELLE THOMPSON	SECRETARY/TREASURER	001.00	Officer Director	$800	$0	$800
JEREMEY TAUTGES	VICE PRESIDENT	001.00	Officer Director	$500	$0	$500
CRAIG ERPLDING	PRESIDENT	001.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON KOERING	BOARD MEMBER	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT HUNNICUTT	BOARD MEMBER	001.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$40,365	$41,986	$140,755	$-1,621
2022	$22,716	$38,029	$142,256	$-15,313
2021	$80,144	$25,786	$159,665	$54,358
2020	$33,062	$35,863	$110,878	$-2,801
2019	$56,051	$33,345	$118,610	$22,706
2018	$26,835	$33,991	$98,440	$-7,156