ELK RIVER FIRE & AMBULANCE SERVICE

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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

1957

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

NATHAN DITTBENNER

Phone

7634416818

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ELK RIVER FIRE & AMBULANCE SERVICE, founded in 1957, is a community nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $2.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AMBULANCE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,589,527 Revenue: $2,520,370

AMBULANCE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. THE SERVICE RESPONDED TO 3584 CALLS IN 2025.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $2,520,370

Investment Income $51,057

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,571,427

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,503

Salaries & Benefits $991,531

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,589,527

Other Expenses $1,655,192

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,648,226

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$2,571,427	$2,768,915	-0.1%
Expenses	$2,648,226	$2,521,622	+0.1%
Net Income	$-76,799	$247,293	-1.3%

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

$42,720

Total Directors

$138,648

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SCOTT SCHMITT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$118,648	$0	$118,648
JOSEPH J LIBOR	SECRETARY/TR	5.00	Officer	$42,720	$0	$42,720
ANDY BENTZEN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$7,000	$0	$7,000
NATHAN DITTBENNER	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Director	$7,000	$0	$7,000
DAN KREUSER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$6,000	$0	$6,000

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	$2,571,427	$2,648,226	$1,697,198	$-76,799
2024	$2,768,915	$2,521,622	$1,676,669	$247,293
2023	$2,630,053	$2,472,845	$1,421,967	$157,208
2022	$2,675,617	$2,480,419	$1,278,808	$195,198
2021	$2,381,867	$1,894,385	$1,085,031	$487,482
2020	$1,835,831	$1,960,562	$666,303	$-124,731
2019	$1,929,390	$2,030,375	$714,426	$-100,985