CHATTANOOGA CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE (EIN 272545525) - 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

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Marcia Griffin

Phone

4237101121

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CHATTANOOGA CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE, founded in 2010, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $8.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.9M, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM KINDERGARTEN TO FIFTH GRADE

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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 $8,007,664

Program Service Revenue $45,637

Investment Income $-1,567,387

Other Revenue $2,351,190

TOTAL REVENUE $8,837,104

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $3,964,900

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $6,945,291

Other Expenses $2,980,391

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,945,291

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$8,837,104	$7,288,926	+0.2%
Expenses	$6,945,291	$6,498,279	+0.1%
Net Income	$1,891,813	$790,647	+1.4%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LAURENCE BROWN CPA	CHAIRMAN	005.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MR CLIFF BUTLER	SECRETARY	005.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BISHOP KEVIN WALLACE	MEMBER	005.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REGINAL SMITH III	MEMBER	005.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL DAVID	TREASURER	005.00	Director	$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	$8,837,104	$6,945,291	$8,165,170	$1,891,813
2024	$7,288,926	$6,498,279	$8,044,347	$790,647
2023	$6,917,225	$5,668,051	$7,320,042	$1,249,174
2022	$6,222,430	$6,453,006	$6,102,995	$-230,576
2021	$5,171,279	$4,893,674	$4,613,326	$277,605
2020	$3,980,260	$3,985,880	$3,876,952	$-5,620

CHATTANOOGA CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE