Wayfinding Academy (EIN 472943786) - 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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHELLE JONES

Phone

4016921578

Tax Period

2022-08-01 to 2023-04-30

Wayfinding Academy, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit that reported $597K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 90% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $374K, a strong 63% operating margin.

Mission

WAYFINDING ACADEMY IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND SHALL OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE. WAYFINDING ACADEMY'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE MODEL OF HIGHER EDUCATION/POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. TO MAXIMIZE OUR IMPACT ON CURRENT EFFORTS, WE SEEK TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH FALL UNDER THE 501(C)(3) SECTION OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND ARE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND 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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $575,528

Program Service Revenue $21,443

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $596,971

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $82,049

Fundraising Expenses $21,437

Program Expenses $159,023

Other Expenses $141,292

TOTAL EXPENSES $223,341

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$596,971	$314,827	+0.9%
Expenses	$223,341	$518,464	-0.6%
Net Income	$373,630	$-203,637	-2.8%

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

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

$34,075

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHELLE JONES	President	60.00	Officer	$33,083	$992	$34,075
GREG HAMANN	Chairman	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON KOVAC	Secretary	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFERSON SMITH	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
OMBREA MOORE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LUKE GOBEL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRICIA JUETTEMEYER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TUCKER KIBBEY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER LAWTON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	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
2023	$596,971	$223,341	No data	$373,630
2022	$314,827	$518,464	$189,175	$-203,637
2021	$493,209	$560,025	$140,078	$-66,816
2020	$373,766	$474,568	$286,982	$-100,802
2020	$373,766	$474,568	$286,982	$-100,802

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