PONY EXPRESS RIDERS OF IOWA (EIN 421091308) - 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

1969

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHARLEY SCARLETT

Phone

5152496376

Tax Period

2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

PONY EXPRESS RIDERS OF IOWA, founded in 1969, is a small nonprofit that reported $171K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $162K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF IOWA, INC. (EASTER SEALS) IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

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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 $16,562

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $47

Other Revenue $154,564

TOTAL REVENUE $171,173

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $95,000

Salaries & Benefits $55,383

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $130,014

Other Expenses $12,094

TOTAL EXPENSES $162,477

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$171,173	$196,808	-0.1%
Expenses	$162,477	$181,535	-0.1%
Net Income	$8,696	$15,273	-0.4%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JASON LINN	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY HANSEN	PRESIDENT-ELECT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARLENE SCARLETT	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUE STEINKE	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEREMY DEUTSCH	VP-NE REGION	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MILISSA LARSEN	NE REGION DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STACY ROSS	NE REGION DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON LARSEN	NE REGION DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOANN TRATCHEL	VP-SE REGION	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MONTE GROSSNICKLE	SE REGION DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN ERNSPERGER	SE REGION DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARLENE SCARLETT	SE REGION DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRED VICTOR	VP-SW REGION DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARMEN JACKSON	SW REGION DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARREN BOMER	SW REGION DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEE CHRISTENSEN	SW REGION DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SONYA UBBEN	VP-NW REGION	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
COREY COX	NW REGION DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TYLER CRAVEN	NW REGION DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARRIE LAMMERS	NW REGION DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM STEINKE	STATE COORDINATOR	50.00	Key Emp	$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	$171,173	$162,477	$117,970	$8,696
2024	$196,808	$81,535	$224,020	$115,273
2023	$191,174	$81,536	$224,020	$109,638
2022	$194,346	$194,892	$114,382	$-546
2021	$156,604	$174,823	$114,928	$-18,219
2020	$117,758	$104,285	$133,147	$13,473
2019	$227,175	$213,226	$119,674	$13,949
2018	$194,896	$233,583	$105,725	$-38,687

PONY EXPRESS RIDERS OF IOWA