MOUNTAIN WAYS INC (EIN 922057465) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOSEPH BAKER

Phone

8654282888

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MOUNTAIN WAYS INC, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $432K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 94% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $5.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 1244% operating deficit.

Mission

SHARING AND PRESERVING APPALACHIAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE BY GIVING BACK AND LOVING OUR NEIGHBOR AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID AND SUPPORT TO THOSE FACING LOSS FROM NATURAL DISASTERS.

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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 $351,301

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $81,709

Other Revenue $-1,227

TOTAL REVENUE $431,783

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,513,617

Salaries & Benefits $152,520

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $5,745,486

Other Expenses $137,483

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,803,620

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$431,783	$6,682,482	-0.9%
Expenses	$5,803,620	$1,323,111	+3.4%
Net Income	$-5,371,837	$5,359,371	-2.0%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOSEPH BAKER	PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
VIRGINIA BAKER	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CATHY ACKERMANN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY WADE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEATH SHULER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EUGENE NAUGHTON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY CALDWELL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN FAV CECIL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CASEY HITE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATRINA WERNICK	TREASURER	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA KNUDSEN	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer	$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	$431,783	$5,803,620	$59,742	$-5,371,837
2024	$6,682,482	$1,323,111	$5,431,579	$5,359,371

MOUNTAIN WAYS INC