THE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF FAIRFIELD (EIN 061273415) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARIA DIPIERRO

Phone

2032587684

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

THE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF FAIRFIELD, founded in 1989, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $277K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 69% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $55K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

TO RAISE MONEY TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION

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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 $147,095

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $130,062

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $277,157

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $174,375

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $174,375

Other Expenses $47,741

TOTAL EXPENSES $222,116

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$277,157	$164,013	+0.7%
Expenses	$222,116	$182,178	+0.2%
Net Income	$55,041	$-18,165	-4.0%

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

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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
SUSAN FISKE	CORRESPONDING SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHAN KAUFMAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEN BRACHFELD	VP FINANCE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TRUDI DURRELL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VANESSA MONTORSI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE GOTTLIEB	RECORDING SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LEONORA CAMPBELL	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARYN CAMPBELL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL CAVANNA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG HATZIS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIA DIPIERRO	TREASURER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELE MITOLA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KERRY MCMANUS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK SCHNITZLER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA SULLIVAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	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	$277,157	$222,116	$2,819,748	$55,041
2024	$164,013	$182,178	$2,661,440	$-18,165
2023	$198,686	$197,058	$2,329,988	$1,628
2022	$231,262	$184,550	$2,203,520	$46,712
2021	$423,686	$179,405	$2,494,300	$244,281
2020	$127,537	$156,069	$2,090,230	$-28,532
2019	$220,284	$124,859	$2,014,847	$95,425
2018	$168,892	$124,696	$1,919,422	$44,196

THE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF FAIRFIELD