UNITED SHERPA ASSOCIATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LHAKPA SHERPA

Phone

7209391155

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

UNITED SHERPA ASSOCIATION, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $545K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. The organization ran a surplus of $480K, a strong 88% operating margin.

Mission

Cultural Preservation Community Support Global Connection

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $59,432 Revenue: $0

United Sherpa Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serves the Sherpa community in the United States. In 2025, the organizations primary program activity was a community land acquisition campaign...

United Sherpa Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serves the Sherpa community in the United States. In 2025, the organizations primary program activity was a community land acquisition campaign. Through donor-restricted contributions of $476,584 and a $170,000 community member loan, the organization purchased land valued at $500,000 in August 2025 to establish a future Sherpa community center providing cultural programming, language preservation, and social services. Operating expenses of $59,432 supported community outreach and land acquisition activities. No grants were made to others; no program service revenue was earned.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $545,404

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $545,404

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $59,432

Other Expenses $65,316

TOTAL EXPENSES $65,316

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$545,404	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$65,316	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$480,088	N/A	N/A

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

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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

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
Lhakpa Sherpa	President	N/A		$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	$545,404	$65,316	$534,114	$480,088