LYME NURSERY SCHOOL INC (EIN 020312939) - 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

1974

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LUKE KRAUS

Phone

6037954567

Tax Period

2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

LYME NURSERY SCHOOL INC, founded in 1974, is a small nonprofit that reported $383K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $353K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

TO PROMOTE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, & ARTISTIC GROWTH OF YOUNG CHILDREN

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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 $120,823

Program Service Revenue $262,060

Investment Income $40

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $382,923

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $252,881

Fundraising Expenses $3,511

Program Expenses $297,265

Other Expenses $100,066

TOTAL EXPENSES $352,947

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$382,923	$310,617	+0.2%
Expenses	$352,947	$317,038	+0.1%
Net Income	$29,976	$-6,421	-5.7%

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

$65,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SUSAN WASP	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLISON MANCUSO	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KIM ESSESNA	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LUKE KRAUS	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY DOWNING	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$63,270	$1,730	$65,000

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	$382,923	$352,947	$308,011	$29,976
2024	$310,617	$317,038	$284,568	$-6,421
2023	$249,925	$290,035	$301,992	$-40,110
2022	$275,847	$275,688	$440,753	$159
2021	$337,209	$273,344	$442,238	$63,865
2020	$188,901	$215,313	$410,761	$-26,412
2019	$246,697	$222,915	$416,199	$23,782

LYME NURSERY SCHOOL INC