CENTER FOR RESPONSIVE SCHOOLS INC

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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

1981

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LORA HODGES

Phone

4138638288

Tax Period

2021-04-01 to 2022-03-31

CENTER FOR RESPONSIVE SCHOOLS INC, founded in 1981, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $15.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue surged 47% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $14.6M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

THE CENTER FOR RESPONSIVE SCHOOLS PROMOTES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 8 EDUCATION THAT EMPHASIZES SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO ENABLE OPTIMAL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. THEIR METHODS ARE KNOWN AS THE RESPONSIVE CLASSROOM APPROACH. THEY ACCOMPLISH THEIR MISSION BY WORKSHOPS - CONSULTATION AND EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TO OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRODUCT SALES OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS PURCHASED RESALE AND THOSE DEVELOPED BY THE FOUNDATION STAFF MEMBERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $11,268,175 Revenue: $15,437,585

CENTER FOR RESPONSIVE SCHOOLS, INC. (CRS) PROMOTES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 8 EDUCATION THAT EMPHASIZES SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO ENABLE OPTIMAL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT...

CENTER FOR RESPONSIVE SCHOOLS, INC. (CRS) PROMOTES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 8 EDUCATION THAT EMPHASIZES SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO ENABLE OPTIMAL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. THEIR METHODS ARE KNOWN AS THE RESPONSIVE CLASSROOM APPROACH. THEY ACCOMPLISH THEIR MISSION BY WORKSHOPS - CONSULTATION AND EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TO OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS; AND PRODUCT SALES - SALES OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS PURCHASED RESALE AND THOSE DEVELOPED BY CRS STAFF MEMBERS.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $150,000

Program Service Revenue $10,868,934

Investment Income $323,599

Other Revenue $4,250,121

TOTAL REVENUE $15,592,654

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $7,677,918

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $11,268,175

Other Expenses $6,889,475

TOTAL EXPENSES $14,567,393

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$15,592,654	$10,579,288	+0.5%
Expenses	$14,567,393	$8,311,975	+0.8%
Net Income	$1,025,261	$2,267,313	-0.5%

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

195

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

$344,485

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CALTHA CROWE	DIRECTOR (BOD)	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARRY DIERINGER	DIRECTOR (BOD)	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE EDWARDS	CHAIRPERSON	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DARRELL JOHNSON	VICE CHAIRPERSON	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIJKE KEHRHAHN	DIRECTOR (BOD)	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KARLA LEWIS	DIRECTOR (BOD)	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEON LONG	DIRECTOR (BOD)	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERICA FORTENBERRY	DIRECTOR (BOD)	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLAY SHOUSE	TREASURER	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLOTTE STETSON	CLERK/SECRETARY	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RENE ROSELLE	DIRECTOR (BOD)	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NEIL YEAGER	DIRECTOR (BOD)	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LORA HODGES	CEO/PRESIDENT	40.00	Key Emp	$315,985	$28,500	$344,485
TONIA BONNER	CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$200,448	$20,296	$220,744
KAREN POPLAWSKI	CHIEF OF PROGRAMS, RESPONSIVE SCHOOLS	40.00	Highest	$161,089	$11,431	$172,520
JAZMINE FRANKLIN	CHIEF OF PROGRAMS, FLY FIVE	40.00	Highest	$178,045	$18,868	$196,913
EMILY HEMMINGWAY	EDITOR IN CHIEF	40.00	Highest	$140,245	$14,969	$155,214
MICHELLE BENSON	CHIEF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$129,477	$6,008	$135,485

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
2022	$15,592,654	$14,567,393	$25,338,958	$1,025,261
2021	$10,579,288	$8,311,975	$23,242,675	$2,267,313
2020	$15,351,364	$12,762,782	$17,961,684	$2,588,582
2019	$14,619,265	$11,976,295	$15,352,898	$2,642,970