THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD (EIN 233100062) - 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

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MELISSA TORRES

Phone

7172451031

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.9M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT IS THE STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION FOR EDUCATION ABROAD

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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 $203,933

Program Service Revenue $2,766,579

Investment Income $174,295

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $3,144,807

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,350,037

Fundraising Expenses $13,726

Program Expenses $2,256,632

Other Expenses $1,522,242

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,872,279

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,144,807	$2,739,030	+0.1%
Expenses	$2,872,279	$2,615,717	+0.1%
Net Income	$272,528	$123,313	+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

Volunteers

496

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

$316,653

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TRACEY BRADLEY	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAWN WHITEHEAD	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTHA JOHNSON	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KERRY EDMONDS	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN LUCAS	IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARGARET WIEDENHOEFT	BOARD MEMBER, EFFECTIVE JULY 2024	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIO VELA	BOARD MEMBER, EFFECTIVE JULY 2024	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MALENE TORP	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VINITA MEHRA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HILARY LANDORF	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER ENGEL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER DONAGHUE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDUARDO CONTRERAS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL MARTENS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICOLE STOKES	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOY PHAPHOUVANINH	COUNCIL CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMANTHA BRANDAUER	STATEGIC PARTNER REP, BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA TORRES	PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00	Officer	$239,855	$76,798	$316,653
MARISSA LOMBARDI	VP AND CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$133,559	$45,486	$179,045

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	$3,144,807	$2,872,279	$4,446,931	$272,528
2024	$2,739,030	$2,615,717	$3,585,775	$123,313
2023	$2,324,062	$2,514,717	$3,244,857	$-190,655
2022	$1,809,733	$2,094,593	$3,626,663	$-284,860
2021	$1,569,439	$1,363,447	$3,527,485	$205,992
2020	$1,667,200	$1,476,090	$2,507,918	$191,110
2019	$2,145,017	$2,035,638	$2,410,005	$109,379

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD