FRIENDS OF THE RI SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF C/O HELEN LITTERST (EIN 050371565) - 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

1974

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

HELEN LITTERST

Phone

5082521071

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE RI SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF C/O HELEN LITTERST, founded in 1974, is a micro nonprofit that reported $52K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 37% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $500K represent 114 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES FOR AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN THE STATE OF R.I. THAT ARE DEAF.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $32,192

Investment Income $7,631

Other Revenue $12,609

TOTAL REVENUE $52,432

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $51,546

Other Expenses $54,321

TOTAL EXPENSES $54,321

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$52,432	$38,333	+0.4%
Expenses	$54,321	$25,744	+1.1%
Net Income	$-1,889	$12,589	-1.2%

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

N/A

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
GERARD DANDENEAU	PRESIDENT	2.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ARTHUR NOVSAM	VICE-PRESIDENT	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
HELEN NOVSAM	SECRETARY	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
HELEN LITTERST	TREASURER	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN PLANTE	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENNETH SCHNEIDER	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT RAPHAEL	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
MANUEL RODRIGUES	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDRA CAMPANALE	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY VINACCO	DIRECTOR	0.25	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$52,432	$54,321	$500,207	$-1,889
2022	$38,333	$25,744	$502,096	$12,589

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