THE BUS FOR OUTDOOR ACCESS AND TEACHING (EIN 824605180) - 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

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Micah Leinbach

Phone

4148037080

Tax Period

2024-12-01 to 2025-11-30

THE BUS FOR OUTDOOR ACCESS AND TEACHING, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $375K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $448K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

The Bus for Outdoor Access & Teaching or BOAT strives to empower impact organizations to get more people outside. We put a full-service outdoor program in the hands of community leaders addressing barriers to remote outdoor experiences. By honoring and enabling the vision of others we leverage the power of building community outside to achieve greater goals.

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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 $123,846

Program Service Revenue $247,793

Investment Income $2,740

Other Revenue $127

TOTAL REVENUE $374,506

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $52,650

Salaries & Benefits $197,032

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $303,127

Other Expenses $198,227

TOTAL EXPENSES $447,909

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$374,506	$297,623	+0.3%
Expenses	$447,909	$149,332	+2.0%
Net Income	$-73,403	$148,291	-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

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
Micah Leinbach	President	40.00	Officer Director Highest	$0	$0	$0
David Shapiro	Program Director	40.00	Key Emp	$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	$374,506	$447,909	$151,244	$-73,403
2024	$297,623	$149,332	$224,647	$148,291

THE BUS FOR OUTDOOR ACCESS AND TEACHING