MAT-SU SENTINEL

EIN: 991517391 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

PALMER, AK

Total Revenue
$215,185
Total Expenses
$73,191
Total Assets
$151,311
Net Assets
$147,272
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2024
Legal Domicile
AK
Phone
7035894062
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MAT-SU SENTINEL, founded in 2024, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $215K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. The organization ran a surplus of $142K, a strong 66% operating margin.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF MSS IS TO PROVIDE OBJECTIVE, NON-PARTISAN INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT AFFECTS THE UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGEMENT OF MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH RESIDENTS AND OTHER INTERESTED IN LOCAL DEMOCRACY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $200,859
Program Service Revenue $14,299
Investment Income $27
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $215,185

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $6,811
Program Expenses $6,394
Other Expenses $73,191
TOTAL EXPENSES $73,191

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $215,185 N/A N/A
Expenses $73,191 N/A N/A
Net Income $141,994 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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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
22

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
4
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
1
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEVEN MERRITT PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN THOMPSON TRESURER 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN EARNST VICE PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
KRISTI SHEA SECRETARY 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
AMY BUSHATZ EXECUTIVE EDITOR 0.00
Key Emp
$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 $215,185 $73,191 $151,311 $141,994
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