UPPER VALLEY SNOW SPORTS FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KARL GEFFKEN

Phone

6034485500

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

UPPER VALLEY SNOW SPORTS FOUNDATION, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE UPPER VALLEY SNOW SPORTS FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO SUSTAIN WHALEBACK SKI AREA AS A COMMUNITY SPORTS FACILITY THAT WELCOMES EVERYONE TO DISCOVER A LIFELONG JOY OF SNOW SPORTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,138,190 Revenue: $862,329

UPPER VALLEY SNOW SPORTS FOUNDATION MAINTAINS AND OPERATES WHALEBACK MOUNTAIN, A MULTI-USE, COMMUNITY SUPPORTED SNOW VENUE. WE OFFER AFFORDABLE SKI AND SNOWBOARD OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE UPPER VALLEY REGION OF NH AND VT. AS A RESULT OF THE GENEROSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY, WHALEBACK IS ABLE TO OFFER AFFORDABLE WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, SCHOOL GROUPS AND ALPINE RACING CLUBS. THE LEARNING CENTER AT WHALEBACK MOUNTAIN OFFERS WINTER CAMPS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, CLINICS AND LESSONS. FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST IN ORDER TO MAKE THESE ACTIVITIES AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

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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 $496,112

Program Service Revenue $574,428

Investment Income $16

Other Revenue $287,885

TOTAL REVENUE $1,358,441

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $721,159

Fundraising Expenses $11,451

Program Expenses $1,138,190

Other Expenses $603,280

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,324,439

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,358,441	$1,072,013	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,324,439	$1,182,111	+0.1%
Net Income	$34,002	$-110,098	-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

N/A

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

$85,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
NORMAN BERMAN	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GRAHAM CLARKE	VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICK DIDONATO	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATE FISHER	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAD NICHOL	DIRECTOR	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN KANTOR	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KARL GEFFKEN	TREASURER/DIRECTOR	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN MCBRATNEY	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIELAA REICHSTETTER	PRESIDENT/CHAIR	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN SCHIFFMAN	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIA FORD	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GUNNAR POPE	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JON HUNT	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$85,000	$0	$85,000

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	$1,358,441	$1,324,439	$927,610	$34,002
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,277,011	$1,085,569	$1,111,390	$191,442
2022	$1,003,764	$917,164	$825,744	$86,600
2021	$530,420	$779,335	$891,290	$-248,915
2020	$763,267	$871,484	$1,002,289	$-108,217
2019	$758,319	$771,141	$855,477	$-12,822
2018	$707,273	$679,397	$922,730	$27,876