SANTA FE TRAIL ASSOCIATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1988

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRIS DAY

Phone

6202852054

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SANTA FE TRAIL ASSOCIATION, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $241K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year.

Mission

PRESERVATION OF THE SANTA FE TRAIL

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $100,071

THE SANTA FE TRAIL ASSOCIATION CREATES EXHIBITS IN KANSAS, MISSOURI, OKLAHOMA, COLORADO AND NEW MEXICO TO HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANT LOCATIONS ALONG THE SANTA FE TRAIL. THESE EXHIBITS CONTAIN MARKERS...

THE SANTA FE TRAIL ASSOCIATION CREATES EXHIBITS IN KANSAS, MISSOURI, OKLAHOMA, COLORADO AND NEW MEXICO TO HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANT LOCATIONS ALONG THE SANTA FE TRAIL. THESE EXHIBITS CONTAIN MARKERS INFORMING THE PUBLIC OF THE TRAIL AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE TO AMERICAN HISTORY. THESE EXHIBITS WILL BE VIEWED BY THOUSANDS OF VISITORS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROVIDES FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARLY RESEARCH CONCERNING THE TRAIL. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE SOME AMOUNTS WHICH ARE SUPPORTED AND REIMBURSED BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.

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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 $238,450

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,566

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $241,016

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $95,394

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $225,515

Other Expenses $168,638

TOTAL EXPENSES $264,032

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$241,016	$297,723	-0.2%
Expenses	$264,032	$247,547	+0.1%
Net Income	$-23,016	$50,176	-1.5%

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

1188

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
JANET ARMSTEAD	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA BALLINGER	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROGER BOYD	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK BROOKS	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEB CALHOUN	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA COLLE	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS DAY	PRESIDENT	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DENNIS DITMANSON	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL GRAUER	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MERIDETH HMURA	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
LADONNA HUTTON	SECRETARY	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICH LAWSON	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRAN LEVIN	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEXA ROBERTS	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE ROGERS	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD SALAMON	TREASURER	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAT TRAFFAS	VICE PRESIDE	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY WILLIAMS	DIRECTOR	N/A	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$241,016	$264,032	$246,762	$-23,016
2022	$297,723	$247,547	$269,778	$50,176
2021	$315,029	$318,685	$219,602	$-3,656
2020	$187,549	$166,038	$223,258	$21,511
2019	$261,635	$238,204	$201,747	$23,431
2018	$253,952	$244,921	$178,316	$9,031