MINNESOTA YOUTH SKI LEAGUE

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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

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Amy Cichanowski

Phone

6122277155

Tax Period

2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

MINNESOTA YOUTH SKI LEAGUE, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $446K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

We empower youth to be joyful, confident winter enthusiasts by building inclusive communities that reduce barriers to cross-country skiing.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $406,635 Revenue: $375,987

In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Minnesota Youth Ski League had 3608 member skiers between the ages of 4-14. The youth were guided by 1179 registered and trained volunteers. The organization has over 335 donors and tallied over 20,000 volunteer hours. There were 961 first time skiers across 60 clubs throughout the Midwest.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $60,437

Program Service Revenue $200,317

Investment Income $9,372

Other Revenue $175,674

TOTAL REVENUE $445,800

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $200,908

Fundraising Expenses $13,827

Program Expenses $406,635

Other Expenses $269,652

TOTAL EXPENSES $470,560

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$445,800	$426,240	+0.0%
Expenses	$470,560	$452,203	+0.0%
Net Income	$-24,760	$-25,963	0.0%

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

1494

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

$61,240

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Amy Cichanowski	Executive Director	40	Officer	$61,240	$0	$61,240
Jeremiah Schimp	Chair	4	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Paul Gage	Vice Chair	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Noah Swiler	Secretary	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Barclay Kruse	Treasurer	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Thomas Shaw	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jill Sonnesyn	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mike Nali	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jessica Johnson	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeffrey Reed	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sandy Zinn	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ramdev Wudali	Director	2	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
2025	$445,800	$470,560	$229,104	$-24,760
2024	$426,240	$452,203	$253,075	$-25,963
2023	$417,245	$419,599	$277,611	$-2,354
2022	$395,023	$309,232	$278,139	$85,791
2021	$339,370	$286,094	$214,453	$53,276