RURAL TECHNOLOGY FUND (EIN 264120844) - 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

2009

Principal Officer

CHRIS SANDERS

Phone

2707055226

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

RURAL TECHNOLOGY FUND, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $524K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 270% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $118K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

RURAL TECHNOLOGY FUND'S PURPOSE IS TO HELP RURAL STUDENTS RECOGNIZE OPPORTUNITIES IN TECHNOLOGY CAREERS AND TO HELP THESE STUDENTS GAIN THE EDUCATION NECESSARY TO WORK IN THE COMPUTER INDUSTRY.

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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 $523,723

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $73

TOTAL REVENUE $523,796

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $213,750

Salaries & Benefits $44,615

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $396,830

Other Expenses $147,641

TOTAL EXPENSES $406,006

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$523,796	$141,553	+2.7%
Expenses	$406,006	$218,408	+0.9%
Net Income	$117,790	$-76,855	-2.5%

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

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

$41,232

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CLAIRE COPPS	BOARD MEMBER	40.00	Officer	$41,232	$0	$41,232
CHRIS SANDERS	DIRECTOR	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON SMITH	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Officer	$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	$523,796	$406,006	$367,817	$117,790
2024	$141,553	$218,408	$249,946	$-76,855
2023	$231,468	$175,537	$326,817	$55,931
2022	$174,253	$170,197	$271,415	$4,056
2021	$264,464	$93,487	$266,522	$170,977

RURAL TECHNOLOGY FUND