DENALI EDUCATION 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

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Jill Boelsma

Phone

9076832597

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DENALI EDUCATION CENTER, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $3.0M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

To promote appreciation of Denali through fun, informative, and inspiring programs.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,902,500 Revenue: $2,698,957

We host inclusive multi-night residential learning programs for mature travelers. We create stewards for our partner Denali National Park through lectures, experiential learning, and guided hikes.

Program 2

Expenses: $133,485 Revenue: $184,385

Denali's Zero Landfill Initiative (ZLI) is a funding program for the benefit of Denali National Park and Preserve (DENA). Denali Education Center manages the money contributed by Subaru of America...

Denali's Zero Landfill Initiative (ZLI) is a funding program for the benefit of Denali National Park and Preserve (DENA). Denali Education Center manages the money contributed by Subaru of America through the National Park Foundation for DENA. Denali Education Center is a partner of DENA and helps facilitate the ZLI program with outreach activities, community coordination, and funds management. The purpose of the ZLI program is to increase the diversion rate of recyclable items and reduce refuse generated within the Denali Borough.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $228,985

Program Service Revenue $2,871,171

Investment Income $7,636

Other Revenue $56,076

TOTAL REVENUE $3,163,868

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,000

Salaries & Benefits $891,270

Fundraising Expenses $14,998

Program Expenses $2,035,985

Other Expenses $2,078,260

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,970,530

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,163,868	$3,166,577	0.0%
Expenses	$2,970,530	$2,572,941	+0.2%
Net Income	$193,338	$593,636	-0.7%

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

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

$197,243

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Bonnie Westlund	Board Chair	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Tenelle Wise	Board Vice-Chair	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Greg LaHaie	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Blair Schoenborn	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Faith Allard	Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JC Barber	Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Kaplan	Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alex Lee	Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Suzi Reichert	Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jodi Rodwell	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$93,020	$15,473	$108,493
Jill Boelsma	Operations Director	40.00	Officer	$73,852	$14,898	$88,750

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$3,163,868	$2,970,530	$3,869,660	$193,338
2022	$3,166,577	$2,572,941	$4,416,810	$593,636
2021	$678,642	$885,559	$3,977,416	$-206,917
2020	$832,740	$735,274	$4,170,341	$97,466
2019	$2,350,360	$2,128,284	$4,086,277	$222,076
2018	$2,471,903	$2,019,383	$4,101,587	$452,520