Appalachian Studies Association Inc (EIN 611257019) - 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

1978

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Travis A Rountree

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Appalachian Studies Association Inc, founded in 1978, is a small nonprofit that reported $177K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $32K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

Public Education & Journal Publication. The mission of the Appalachian Studies Association is to promote and engage dialogue, research, scholarship, education, creative expression, and action among scholars, educators, practitioners, grassroots activists, students, individuals.

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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 $97,692

Program Service Revenue $68,587

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $10,658

TOTAL REVENUE $176,937

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $105,553

Fundraising Expenses $5,278

Program Expenses $111,801

Other Expenses $39,737

TOTAL EXPENSES $145,290

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$176,937	$142,654	+0.2%
Expenses	$145,290	$138,471	+0.0%
Net Income	$31,647	$4,183	+6.6%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$82,040

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Mary Thomas	Executive Director	37.50	Key Emp	$46,584	$0	$46,584
Ann Bryant	Office Manager	37.50	Key Emp	$35,456	$0	$35,456
Sylvia Shurbutt	Secretary	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
M Aaron Guest	Treasurer	6.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Sophia Enriquez	Vice President	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Travis A Rountree	President	20.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Ricardo Nazario y Colon	Immediate Past President	10.00	Officer	$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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$176,937	$145,290	$182,330	$31,647
2023	$142,654	$138,471	$150,683	$4,183
2022	$131,658	$132,957	$146,500	$-1,299
2021	$26,521	$138,598	$147,799	$-112,077

Appalachian Studies Association Inc