MOUNTAIN PLAINS YOUTH WORKS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1977

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MELANIE HEITKAMP

Phone

7012557229

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MOUNTAIN PLAINS YOUTH WORKS, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $5.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year.

Mission

MOUNTAIN PLAINS YOUTH WORKS PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO MEET GOALS FOR STRONG, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $4,795,973 Revenue: $4,650,255

RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH: THE RUNAWAY PORTION OF THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO YOUTH THAT HAVE RUN AWAY FROM HOME OR ARE AT RISK OF RUNNING DUE TO SERIOUS PARENT-CHILD CONFLICT. THE KEY...

RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH: THE RUNAWAY PORTION OF THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO YOUTH THAT HAVE RUN AWAY FROM HOME OR ARE AT RISK OF RUNNING DUE TO SERIOUS PARENT-CHILD CONFLICT. THE KEY SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE FAMILY COUNSELING/REUNIFICATION AND EMERGENCY PLACEMENT. THE HOMELESS PORTION OF THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO HOMELESS YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS (UNDER 22 YEARS OF AGE). YOUNG PARENTS AND EXPECTING MOMS (UNDER 22 YEARS OF AGE) ARE A PRIORITY POPULATION. THE KEY SERVICES PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND INDIVIUDAL COUNSELING FOCUSED ON REMOVING THE BARRIERS TO FURTHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT.ALSO PROVIDES JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM SERVICES TO UNRULY YOUTH DIVERTED BY THE JUVENILE COURT. THE PRIMARY SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND FAMILY SUPPORT.

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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 $472,186

Program Service Revenue $4,650,255

Investment Income $8,748

Other Revenue $-9,063

TOTAL REVENUE $5,122,126

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $4,002,959

Fundraising Expenses $6,560

Program Expenses $4,795,973

Other Expenses $1,229,641

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,232,600

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$5,122,126	$5,484,922	-0.1%
Expenses	$5,232,600	$4,826,877	+0.1%
Net Income	$-110,474	$658,045	-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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

160

Volunteers

149

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

$244,045

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DAN ULMER	PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RON SCHNEIDER	VICE PRESIDENT (LEFT APRIL 2023)	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDI TABOR	SECRETARY (LEFT DEC. 2023)	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNA FRISSELL	BOARD MEMBER (LEFT DEC. 2023)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN OBAN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE EGGL	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELODY STAEBNER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARLEE MCLEOD	BOARD MEMBER (STARTED MAY 2023)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYAN HARRIS	BOARD MEMBER (STARTED MAY 2023)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS HILL	BOARD MEMBER (STARTED MAY 2023)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA FLECK SIDERS	BOARD MEMBER (STARTED MAY 2023)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SASHAY SCHETTLER	BOARD MEMBER (STARTED MAY 2023)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA BLISS	BOARD MEMBER (STARTED MAY 2023)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELANIE HEITKAMP	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$114,914	$15,176	$130,090
JEANETTE GRAVSETH	CFO (LEFT OCT. 2023)	20.00	Officer	$91,960	$5,301	$97,261
NATHAN WANGLER	CFO (STARTED OCT. 2023)	37.50	Officer	$14,850	$1,844	$16,694

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	$5,122,126	$5,232,600	$3,961,237	$-110,474
2022	$5,484,922	$4,826,877	$4,123,220	$658,045
2021	$4,611,160	$4,417,716	$2,835,262	$193,444
2020	$4,662,258	$4,453,431	$2,622,649	$208,827
2019	$4,444,711	$3,714,192	$2,643,636	$730,519
2018	$3,817,931	$3,532,853	$1,968,936	$285,078