DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS RESEARCH INC

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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

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KATY GREENWOOD

Phone

9797752152

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS RESEARCH INC, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS RESEARCH, INC. DBA BRAZOS SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY & CREATIVITY IS A TEXAS STATE OPEN ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL PRIMARILY SERVES STUDENTS IN GRADES PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE. THE SCHOOL'S VISION IS TO COLLABORATE WITH FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE A NURTURING ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL EMPOWER ALL STUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS WITHIN A COMPETITIVE, GLOBAL SOCIETY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,031,787 Revenue: $1,540

INSTRUCTION AND INSTRUCTION-RELATED SERVICESTHIS FUNCTION IS FOR SERVICES THAT PROVIDE DIRECT INTERACTION BETWEEN STAFF MEMBERS AND STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE STUDENT LEARNING OR PROVIDE STAFF MEMBERS WITH...

Program 2

Expenses: $299,530

INSTRUCTIONAL AND SCHOOL LEADERSHIPTHIS FUNCTION IS RELATED TO MANAGING, DIRECTING, SUPERVISING, AND LEADING STAFF MEMBERS WHO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION OR INSTRUCTION-RELATED SERVICES. IT IS ALSO FOR...

INSTRUCTIONAL AND SCHOOL LEADERSHIPTHIS FUNCTION IS RELATED TO MANAGING, DIRECTING, SUPERVISING, AND LEADING STAFF MEMBERS WHO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION OR INSTRUCTION-RELATED SERVICES. IT IS ALSO FOR COSTS RELATED TO THE GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP OF A SCHOOL CAMPUS.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,107,668

Program Service Revenue $1,540

Investment Income $-538

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $4,108,670

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,711,553

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,331,317

Other Expenses $1,614,111

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,325,664

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$4,108,670	$4,151,120	0.0%
Expenses	$4,325,664	$4,422,804	0.0%
Net Income	$-216,994	$-271,684	-0.2%

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

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

$150,142

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LYNDA MARINO	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT HORTON	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN LEE	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATY GREENWOOD	SUPERINTENDENT	50.00	Officer	$150,142	$0	$150,142

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$4,108,670	$4,325,664	$2,639,171	$-216,994
2023	$4,151,120	$4,422,804	$2,812,021	$-271,684
2022	$4,814,194	$4,436,195	$3,098,436	$377,999
2021	$4,365,603	$3,956,539	$2,903,255	$409,064
2020	$3,920,600	$3,873,629	$2,748,429	$46,971
2019	$3,754,212	$3,699,436	$2,801,834	$54,776
2018	$3,702,439	$3,758,821	$2,858,599	$-56,382