WEST RIVER TRANSIT AUTHORITY INC D… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BARBARA CLINE

Phone

6056426668

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

WEST RIVER TRANSIT AUTHORITY INC DBA PRAIRIE HILLS TRANSIT, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $6.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.6M, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

PROVIDING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR PERSONS OF ALL AGES AND CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR AGES 6 WEEKS TO 12 YEARS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,193,331 Revenue: $1,382,469

IDENTIFY NEEDS AND COORDINATE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS FOR ALL PERSONS OF ALL AGES IN WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA.

Program 2

Expenses: $430,175 Revenue: $549,495

PROVIDE QUALITY CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR AGES 6 WEEKS TO 12 YEARS TO FAMILIES IN THE SPEARFISH, SOUTH DAKOTA AREA.

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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 $3,747,869

Program Service Revenue $1,931,964

Investment Income $236,867

Other Revenue $45,001

TOTAL REVENUE $5,961,701

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,359,520

Fundraising Expenses $20,913

Program Expenses $3,623,506

Other Expenses $2,045,692

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,405,212

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$5,961,701	$4,298,868	+0.4%
Expenses	$4,405,212	$3,673,401	+0.2%
Net Income	$1,556,489	$625,467	+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

102

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

$148,968

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHELLE POWERS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRK EASTON	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR JOE HAUGE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD PLUIMER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE HILL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RENAE SCHAEFFER	SECRETARY/TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGIE ALEXANDER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLOTTE KVALE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEODY VANDEWATER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA PAWLOWSKI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN SENDEN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DENNIS SCHUMACHER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HOLLIE STALDER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DALE HOUSEHOLDER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUSTIN LUX	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARB CLINE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$140,465	$8,503	$148,968

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	$5,961,701	$4,405,212	$12,484,339	$1,556,489
2024	$4,298,868	$3,673,401	$10,585,151	$625,467
2023	$3,449,132	$3,245,933	$9,552,285	$203,199
2022	$3,626,543	$2,892,872	$9,288,831	$733,671
2021	$3,274,587	$2,629,508	$8,884,613	$645,079
2020	$3,759,628	$2,413,518	$8,262,914	$1,346,110
2019	$3,318,369	$2,396,383	$6,762,613	$921,986
2018	$2,081,516	$2,025,788	$5,801,416	$55,728

WEST RIVER TRANSIT AUTHORITY INC DBA PRAIRIE HILLS TRANSIT