THE COMPASS SCHOOL INC

EIN: 030357755 501(c)(3) Education

WESTMINSTER, VT

Total Revenue
$990,969
Total Expenses
$1,240,935
Total Assets
$1,147,468
Net Assets
$265,568
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
CHRISTINE ARMIGER
Phone
8024632516
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE COMPASS SCHOOL INC, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $991K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

THE COMPASS SCHOOL INSPIRES AND EDUCATES STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-12 TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE WORLD

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $185,548
Program Service Revenue $804,986
Investment Income $435
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $990,969

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $870,778
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $952,977
Other Expenses $370,157
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,240,935

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $990,969 $1,256,372 -0.2%
Expenses $1,240,935 $1,264,227 0.0%
Net Income $-249,966 $-7,855 +30.8%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
28
Volunteers
12

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
8
$48,308
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTINE ARMIGER CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELYSE WADSWORTH VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON BLACK SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ARLIE HART BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GABE ALLEN-FAHLANDER BOARD MEMBER/EMPLOYEE 40.00
Director
$48,308 $0 $48,308
KEN SACCARDO BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GUS SHEPARD TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BETSY THURSTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$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
2024 $990,969 $1,240,935 $1,147,468 $-249,966
2023 $1,256,372 $1,264,227 $1,436,667 $-7,855
2022 $1,221,885 $1,233,770 $1,449,945 $-11,885
2021 $1,528,909 $1,211,747 $1,508,501 $317,162
2020 $1,045,110 $1,056,713 $1,330,199 $-11,603
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