KNOWLEDGE ARTS FOUNDATION (TEACH)

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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

2005

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

WYANTHIA TAIAM SIMMONS

Phone

7133001097

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

KNOWLEDGE ARTS FOUNDATION (TEACH), founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 317% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.1M, a strong 68% operating margin.

Mission

EVERY EDUCATOR HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE SCHOOL A SAFE AND SPECIAL PLACE. TEACH PROVIDES EDUCATORS WITH INTENSIVE TRAINING IN CLASSROOM CULTURE TO MAKE THIS VISION A REALITY, FOCUSING ON DE-ESCALATION, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION, AND BUILDING THE SELF-CONFIDENCE OF EVERY STUDENT. EDUCATORS WORKING WITH TEACH HAVE FEWER DISCIPLINARY REFERRALS, CALMER AND MORE PRODUCTIVE CLASSROOMS, AND IMPROVED STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

IN MARCH 2024, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTED TO WIND UP THE ORGANIZATION AND DISTRIBUTE ITS REMAINING ASSETS TO QUALIFIED EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 2.3 OF THE BYLAWS. THE...

IN MARCH 2024, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTED TO WIND UP THE ORGANIZATION AND DISTRIBUTE ITS REMAINING ASSETS TO QUALIFIED EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 2.3 OF THE BYLAWS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED OPERATING IN SCHOOLS THROUGH MAY 2024 AND IS NOW IN THE PROCESS OF WINDING DOWN. IT IS ALSO AWAITING RESOLUTION OF AN OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE RETENTION TAX CREDIT REFUND CLAIM, WHICH MUST BE FINALIZED BEFORE IT CAN TERMINATE.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,572,119

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,572,119

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $402,742

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $102,848

TOTAL EXPENSES $505,590

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$1,572,119	$377,324	+3.2%
Expenses	$505,590	$1,419,325	-0.6%
Net Income	$1,066,529	$-1,042,001	-2.0%

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

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

$375,137

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DAVID B SPRAGUE	BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOCELYN MOUTON	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY DOWE BOYLES	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PEGGIE KOHNERT	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY BUCHANAN	DIRECTOR (THRU 08/25)	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHAN COLE	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE FRAGA	DIRECTOR (THRU 08/25)	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARILU GARZA	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
CORNEL WILLIAMS	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
WYANTHIA TAIAM SIMMONS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$375,000	$137	$375,137

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	$1,572,119	$505,590	$5,869,917	$1,066,529
2024	$377,324	$1,419,325	$5,887,957	$-1,042,001
2023	$828,253	$1,965,668	$6,707,924	$-1,137,415
2022	$3,756,114	$2,007,052	$7,400,810	$1,749,062
2021	$3,546,412	$1,521,031	$5,977,787	$2,025,381
2020	$2,275,703	$1,948,970	$3,654,601	$326,733
2019	$2,846,690	$2,049,941	$3,002,371	$796,749
2018	$2,203,203	$1,321,288	$2,121,656	$881,915