COUNCIL FOR ADULT AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (EIN 132890752) - 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

1979

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

THOMAS ERTEL

Phone

3178061268

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-10-01

COUNCIL FOR ADULT AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, founded in 1979, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $5.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 39% operating deficit.

Mission

CAEL PIONEERS LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS. WE ADVANCE LIFELONG LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, EMPLOYERS, LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT, AND COMMUNITIES. CAEL WORKS TO REMOVE POLICY AND ORGANIZATIONAL BARRIERS TO LEARNING.

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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 $2,029,563

Program Service Revenue $1,364,974

Investment Income $486,292

Other Revenue $49,708

TOTAL REVENUE $3,930,537

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,942,576

Fundraising Expenses $524,424

Program Expenses $3,608,327

Other Expenses $2,539,299

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,481,875

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$3,930,537	$4,303,081	-0.1%
Expenses	$5,481,875	$7,079,222	-0.2%
Net Income	$-1,551,338	$-2,776,141	-0.4%

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

N/A

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

$2,123,887

Total Directors

$4,288,263

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
WILLIAM HANSEN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$51,196	$1,671,048
ERIN ROTH	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$69,898	$407,176
THOMAS DAWSON	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$73,575	$645,365
LARRY LUTZ	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$70,825	$564,023
RUTH WATKINS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$43,010	$418,049
A SCOTT FLEMING	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$48,856	$582,602
CASE MCGEE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH FORD	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEX MORRISON	PRESIDENT/CEO THROUGH 4/12/21	35.00	Officer	$0	$68,277	$603,030
CHRISTINA L CLARK	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$26,497	$307,747
THOMAS ERTEL	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$0	$47,898	$432,657
EARL BUFORD	INCOME PRESIDENT/CEO	40.00	Officer	$119,650	$15,438	$135,088
ELIZABETH DOYLE	VICE PRESIDENT PARTNER SER	40.00	Highest	$113,465	$30,453	$143,918
CHRISTINE CARPENTER	VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP	40.00	Highest	$111,890	$6,697	$118,587
ELIZABETH BRANDES	VICE PRESIDENT MARKETING	40.00	Highest	$101,406	$16,089	$117,495

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
2021	$3,930,537	$5,481,875	No data	$-1,551,338
2020	$4,303,081	$7,079,222	$4,495,606	$-2,776,141
2019	$5,794,883	$10,511,114	$6,048,522	$-4,716,231
2018	$10,676,822	$10,791,087	$12,978,977	$-114,265

COUNCIL FOR ADULT AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING