DWIGHT SCHOOL FOUNDATION

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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

1969

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SUSAN KESSLER

Phone

2127246360

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DWIGHT SCHOOL FOUNDATION, founded in 1969, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 43% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $10.2M represent 49 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ENRICHMENT ITEMS TO DWIGHT SCHOOL STUDENTS AND FACULTY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,420,000 Revenue: $134,248

FINANCIAL AID: THE DWIGHT SCHOOL FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTES FUNDS TO THE SCHOOL TO BE USED IN SUPPORT OF NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID FOR QUALIFYING STUDENTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $254,316

FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: FUNDS RAISED SUPPORT TEACHER ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING GRADUATE EDUCATION, INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC CONFERENCES, CURRICULUM INNOVATION SUPPORT...

Program 3

Expenses: $49,121

SPARK TANK INNOVATION GRANTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO GIVE PRESENTATIONS TO SPARK TANK JUDGES FOR FEEDBACK, MENTORSHIP, AND FUNDING THROUGH INNOVATION GRANTS.

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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 $2,353,610

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $129,068

Other Revenue $34,914

TOTAL REVENUE $2,517,592

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,686,701

Salaries & Benefits $619,060

Fundraising Expenses $353,693

Program Expenses $1,723,437

Other Expenses $315,161

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,620,922

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,517,592	$1,757,002	+0.4%
Expenses	$2,620,922	$2,425,037	+0.1%
Net Income	$-103,330	$-668,035	-0.8%

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

150

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

$216,727

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
AILEEN BRUNER	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA LOWENTHAL	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW CHRISOMALIS	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANTONIA KOLLER	EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARLY CORNIEL	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE LINDSEY	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GILLIAN HEARST	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HASAN KAZMI	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON MCINTOSH	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA SHELL	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN PRENTICE	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE STRATOPOULOS	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LIBBY CALLAWAY	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL KALNICK	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICOLE DELL	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHEL BARDHAN	TRUSTEE (OUTGOING)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAVI SINGH	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAVIT BARBI	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SEAN GALLAGHER	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN KESSLER	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
VICTORIA ALIANELLI	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MOIRA PRICE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$208,043	$8,684	$216,727

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	$2,517,592	$2,620,922	$10,195,158	$-103,330
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,749,706	$2,359,868	$10,940,996	$389,838
2022	$3,025,527	$2,282,421	$10,516,175	$743,106
2021	$2,190,007	$2,266,595	$9,960,103	$-76,588
2020	$2,934,061	$2,565,649	$9,947,236	$368,412
2019	$2,109,135	$3,128,800	$9,475,094	$-1,019,665
2018	$4,567,211	$2,778,320	$10,503,205	$1,788,891