Wyoming Pathways

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN
460961604
IRS 990 coverage
2017–2024
Forms available
Form 990 2024, Form 990-EZ 2016
Location
Lander, WY, USA
Phone
3077609035
Rating
76
Verdict
SUPPORTED
Rating confidence
Moderate
Sector
Environmental Beautification and Aesthetics

Official website

Reported finances

Revenue
$453,918
Expenses
$481,294
Assets
$145,568
Liabilities
$0

Source: IRS Form 990. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Amounts in USD.

Leadership & pay

6 people listed

Executive titles in this filing

  • Michael Kusiek (Executive Director)
  • Jerimiah Reiman (President)

Highest reported compensation

  • Michael Kusiek (Executive Director): $90,000 total reported compensation

Source: IRS Form 990. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Names and roles reflect this filing, not necessarily current officeholders.

Overview

Mission

Wyoming Pathways mission is to inspire motivate and unite a strong community of public business and political leaders to improve people-powered transportation and recreation opportunities in Wyoming communities including bicycling walking cross-country skiing hiking mountain biking.

What it reported doing in 2024

In 2024 Wyoming Pathways made significant strides towards its core program objectives. The organization not only expanded its outreach efforts but also managed to secure additional funding to support the development of community bicycle pedestrian and trail systems. By influencing governmental policies and advocating for safe facilities Wyoming Pathways contributed to the improvement of recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts in Wyoming. One of the key achievements of Wyoming Pathways was the growth of its supporter base and advocacy capacity. Through enhanced outreach initiatives the organization successfully engaged over 2,200 supporters who received regular updates and action alerts. With an expanded presence on social media platforms Wyoming Pathways effectively communicated its message and rallied support for its cause. To strengthen partnerships and collaboration staff and board members of Wyoming Pathways conducted meetings across the state with various stakeholders including government agencies community groups clubs and advocates. These interactions facilitated the exchange of ideas and resources fostering a conducive environment for collective action. Additionally strategic visits and video conferences with public lands offices such as the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management in key locations like Laramie Lander Dubois Douglas and Powell helped advance the development of public trail systems to benefit local communities and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Through its concerted efforts and strategic engagements Wyoming Pathways played a pivotal role in promoting active transportation advocating for outdoor recreation and enhancing the overall quality of life in Wyoming. The organizations commitment to building a network of safe and accessible trails underscores its dedication to creating a more sustainable and healthy environment for all residents and visitors to enjoy. With a clear vision and proactive approach Wyoming Pathways continues to be a driving force in advancing the development of recreational infrastructure and advocating for policies that prioritize the well-being of Wyomings communities.

Operating model

Revenue model
Mixed. Its operating money came from several sources; no one source provided a clear majority.
Distribution model
Direct operator. The filing allocates 100% of reported program-service expenses outside its grant, affiliate-payment, and member-benefit lines. This expense classification does not rule out separately announced grant awards.

The verdict

SUPPORTED - A large share of available resources goes toward mission work and the filed numbers largely add up. A relatively small share of voting board members are independent and expenses are high relative to revenue.

Rating breakdown

  • Financial Efficiency: 96
  • Transparency & Controls: 84
  • Accountability: 31
  • Sustainability: 30
  • Growth: 100

Detailed rating inputs

Financial Efficiency

  • Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
  • Program expense ratio: 94.5%; rating input score 94
  • Fundraising efficiency: $90.78 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 84; 84th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

  • Consistency checks: 90%; rating input score 90; 9th percentile among comparable filings
  • Pay-setting controls: Limited
  • Foreign activity oversight: Limited
  • Grant itemization coverage: Limited
  • Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
  • Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

  • Independent voting board: 0%; rating input score 0; 7th percentile among comparable filings
  • Governance controls: 6 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 75
    • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
    • Whistleblower policy: Pass
    • Document-retention policy: Pass
    • CEO compensation review process: Pass
    • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
    • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
    • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
    • Audit committee oversight: Missing
    • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

  • Operating margin: -6%; rating input score 28; 28th percentile among comparable filings
  • Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.3; rating input score 16; 16th percentile among comparable filings
  • Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 80; 80th percentile among comparable filings
  • Officer compensation ratio: 18.7%; rating input score 20; 20th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

  • Program expense growth: 9.1% per year; rating input score 100; 67th percentile among comparable filings
  • Revenue growth: 11.3% per year; rating input score 100; 75th percentile among comparable filings
  • Asset growth: 7% per year; rating input score 100; 55th percentile among comparable filings

Details

  • Where the money goes: 100% of revenue deployed · 94.5% of spending went to programs
  • Governance: 0 of 5 board members independent · 6 of 8 filing controls reported
  • Programs: 4 filed program accomplishments · $455K in reported program spending
  • Leadership: top reported pay $90K · 6 people listed
  • Consistency: 40 of 41 current checks pass · 1 finding to review
  • Schedules: 4 filed schedules · includes major donors
  • Filing history: 8 filing years from 2017 to 2024
  • Contacts: How to reach this organization
  • Money network: 2 filed money-flow records
  • Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
  • People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.

Key Signals

Signals prioritize questions for review. They are not findings of misconduct.

  • High — Accountability: Independent voting board scored 0/100.
  • High — Sustainability: Operating margin scored 28/100.
  • High — Sustainability: Total-asset coverage ratio scored 16/100.
  • Review — Accountability: Governance controls: Independent financial-statement audit not reported.
  • Moderate — Transparency & Controls: Schedule A contributions reconciliation did not reconcile in the filed values.
  • High — Sustainability: Officer compensation ratio scored 20/100.