The Wilderness Experience

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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

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

David Slanker

Phone

9793241883

Tax Period

2024-12-01 to 2025-11-30

The Wilderness Experience, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 264% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.2M, a strong 84% operating margin.

Mission

Building true men and empowering them to fulfill their role and step into Christ's purpose for their lives in a world that desperately needs them, by aligning their priorities in the solitude and toil of the remote wilderness.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $99,514

We will take men to the remote wilderness of Canada and the United States so they can detach and unplug from the business and hecticness of their every day life in efforts to re-prioritize their...

We will take men to the remote wilderness of Canada and the United States so they can detach and unplug from the business and hecticness of their every day life in efforts to re-prioritize their life. We will declutter their mind, teach wilderness survival, calm and focus their soul, boost physical health and most importantly strengthen their bond and committment to the Lord.

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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 $1,348,760

Program Service Revenue $81,510

Investment Income $137

Other Revenue $951

TOTAL REVENUE $1,431,358

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $50,565

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $99,514

Other Expenses $180,663

TOTAL EXPENSES $231,228

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,431,358	$393,316	+2.6%
Expenses	$231,228	$199,435	+0.2%
Net Income	$1,200,130	$193,881	+5.2%

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

N/A

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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
Kenn Walsh	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Slanker	Director	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ronnie Keys Jr	Director	5.00	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
2025	$1,431,358	$231,228	$1,349,670	$1,200,130
2024	$393,316	$199,435	$1,446,949	$193,881