THE LITTLE SCHOOL (EIN 036032192) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1976

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Stefania Flanagan

Phone

8028243405

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE LITTLE SCHOOL, founded in 1976, is a small nonprofit that reported $457K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $513K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of The Little School is to keep alive each child's natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, to support balanced social and academic skill development, and to foster community minded, compassionate and intrinsically motivated students.

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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 $1,640

Program Service Revenue $430,341

Investment Income $1,970

Other Revenue $23,026

TOTAL REVENUE $456,977

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $408,529

Fundraising Expenses $6,656

Program Expenses $492,012

Other Expenses $104,931

TOTAL EXPENSES $513,460

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$456,977	$534,539	-0.1%
Expenses	$513,460	$517,762	0.0%
Net Income	$-56,483	$16,777	-4.4%

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

N/A

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

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Stefania Flanagan	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mae Hickory	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kristi Lembke	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Zoe Cady-Day	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Leah McCanna	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Travis Schwartz	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Caroline Tolstoi	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Buchok	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Melissa Eddy	Director	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
2025	$456,977	$513,460	$226,112	$-56,483
2024	$534,539	$517,762	$279,257	$16,777
2023	$433,256	$462,738	$289,540	$-29,482
2022	$412,155	$373,144	$307,526	$39,011
2021	$331,957	$267,422	$263,150	$64,535
2020	$351,961	$355,426	$206,420	$-3,465
2018	$425,973	$386,772	$171,049	$39,201

THE LITTLE SCHOOL