NATIONAL SCENIC VISITORS CENTER

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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

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARY ELLEN SNYDER

Phone

6103906373

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

NATIONAL SCENIC VISITORS CENTER, founded in 2016, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $41K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 45% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

Our mission is to build the worlds largest walkable, three-dimensional map of the United States, and foster greater engagement with, connection to, and appreciation for its diverse landscapes, natural sciences, and remarkable history. Our vision is to share the wonder of Americas diverse landscapes, instilling the passion to explore and the will to protect.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $27,486 Revenue: $5,592

NSVC created the Earthwalk Explorer, its prototype 3D walkable map, an educational and fun experience for visitors of all ages and demographics. Visitors remove their shoes and travel across the...

NSVC created the Earthwalk Explorer, its prototype 3D walkable map, an educational and fun experience for visitors of all ages and demographics. Visitors remove their shoes and travel across the mountain ranges, forests, river valleys, cities and highways, while learning about geography, history nature and culture from stories projected onto the map from above. Over 20,000 visitors have experienced the Explorer in 11 appearances across Pennsylvania.

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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 $41,252

Program Service Revenue $130

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $41,382

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $13,875

Fundraising Expenses $1,852

Program Expenses $27,486

Other Expenses $28,313

TOTAL EXPENSES $42,188

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$41,382	$28,523	+0.5%
Expenses	$42,188	$45,197	-0.1%
Net Income	$-806	$-16,674	-1.0%

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

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
WILLIAM ERDMAN	DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MATT KAMBIC	VICE PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MARY ELLEN SNYDER	PRESIDENT	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WAVERLY WALKER	DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DR PHILIP REEDER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM ROYER	TREASURER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAYMOND GHELARDI	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANITA ERDOS FORRESTER	DIRECTOR	2.00	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
2024	$41,382	$42,188	$13,315	$-806
2024	$41,382	$42,188	$13,315	$-806
2023	$28,523	$45,197	$14,121	$-16,674
2022	$79,735	$94,924	$30,795	$-15,189
2021	$109,229	$102,717	$45,984	$6,512
2020	$110,666	$80,639	$39,472	$30,027
2019	$17,200	$29,305	$9,445	$-12,105
2018	$54,524	$36,566	$21,551	$17,958