THE COMPASS SCHOOL INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1999

Legal Domicile

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 SUPPORTS EVERY STUDENT TO FIND SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, EXPAND THEIR HORIZONS AND DEVELOP AS GOOD STUDENTS AND GOOD COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $836,713 Revenue: $789,408

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION DESIGNED TO ENGAGE DIVERSE LEARNERS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, PERSONALIZED FOR DIFFERENT LEARNING NEEDS, WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP SO EVERY STUDENT FINDS SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND HAS THE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITY.

Program 2

Expenses: $63,999

HEALTH- WE CONTINUE TO EXPAND OUR COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS. OUR MAIN FINANCIAL NEED IS THE COST OF OUR COUNSELOR AND A SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT WHO SUPPORTS STUDENTS...

HEALTH- WE CONTINUE TO EXPAND OUR COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS. OUR MAIN FINANCIAL NEED IS THE COST OF OUR COUNSELOR AND A SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT WHO SUPPORTS STUDENTS SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL NEEDS AND LEADS CLASSES ON MINDFULLNESS. THESE TWO STAFF ALSO FACILITATE OUR WELLNESS COMMITTEE, WHICH IS A STUDENT LED GROUP THAT TAKES LEADERSHIP FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF THEIR PEERS, WITH PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. THIS GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS PUTS STUDENTS WITH THEIR OWN HEALTH ISSUES IN THE ROLE OF LEADERS WHO CAN TAKE THEIR CHALLENGES AND USE THEM TO GUIDE PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORTS TO HELP ALL STUDENTS.

Program 3

Expenses: $52,265 Revenue: $15,578

SPECIAL EDUCATION: COMPASS HAS A WRAP AROUND APPOACH TO SPECIAL EDUCATION THAT SUPPORTS STUDENTS ACROSS ALL SCHOLL PROGRAMS, WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE IDENTIFIED SPECIAL NEEDS. COMPASS IS INCLUSIVE OF A WIDE DIVERSITY OF LEARNERS AND HAS A PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO EDUCATION WHERE EVERY STUDENT CAN FIND SUCCESS. IN ADDITION TO DIRECT SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORTS, ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM ARE DESIGNED TO PROACTIVELY INCLUDE ALL LEARNERS, BE ADAPTABLE FOR DIFFERENT LEARNING NEEDS, AND OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO EXERCISE LEADERSHIP TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL.

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Trantor Score

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

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

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

$48,308

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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