JUST SCHOOLS

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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

2024

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MADELAINE ADELMAN

Phone

6023415543

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

JUST SCHOOLS, founded in 2024, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $576K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. The organization ran a surplus of $101K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

EVERY STUDENT HAS THE RIGHT TO BE AFFIRMED AND SUPPORTED AT SCHOOL, BUT MANY QUEER* AND TRANS STUDENTS ARE STILL DENIED THESE RIGHTS. WHEN STUDENTS ARE FREE TO LEARN WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION, THE ENTIRE SCHOOL COMMUNITY THRIVES. JUST SCHOOLS ADVOCATES, EDUCATES, AND ORGANIZES FOR INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS WHERE QUEER AND TRANS STUDENTS ARE VALUED AND INSPIRED TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $113,254 Revenue: $0

GENERAL PROGRAMS - BUILD DURABLE LOCAL POWER SO SCHOOL COMMUNITIES CAN RESPOND QUICKLY AND COLLECTIVELY WHEN INCLUSION IS THREATENED. JUST SCHOOLS ORGANIZES WITH STUDENTS, FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, AND...

GENERAL PROGRAMS - BUILD DURABLE LOCAL POWER SO SCHOOL COMMUNITIES CAN RESPOND QUICKLY AND COLLECTIVELY WHEN INCLUSION IS THREATENED. JUST SCHOOLS ORGANIZES WITH STUDENTS, FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO INTERVENE EARLY IN SCHOOL DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES BEFORE HARM BECOMES NORMALIZED.

Program 2

Expenses: $82,806 Revenue: $0

PUBLIC AWARENESS - INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACING LGBTQ YOUTH IN SCHOOLS.

Program 3

Expenses: $45,799 Revenue: $0

POLICY TRACKING, REVIEW, AND ADVOCACY - IDENTIFY POLICY THREATS EARLY AND INTERVENE BEFORE THEY TRANSLATE INTO REAL HARM FOR STUDENTS. THIS INCLUDES NONPARTISAN EDUCATION RELATED TO LEGISLATIVE...

POLICY TRACKING, REVIEW, AND ADVOCACY - IDENTIFY POLICY THREATS EARLY AND INTERVENE BEFORE THEY TRANSLATE INTO REAL HARM FOR STUDENTS. THIS INCLUDES NONPARTISAN EDUCATION RELATED TO LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS THAT MOVE TO THE BALLOT AND THEIR POTENTIAL IMPACT ON SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS.

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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 $575,351

Program Service Revenue $1,200

Investment Income $25

Other Revenue $-656

TOTAL REVENUE $575,920

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $396,460

Fundraising Expenses $100,760

Program Expenses $307,897

Other Expenses $78,172

TOTAL EXPENSES $474,632

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$575,920	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$474,632	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$101,288	$0	N/A

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

$118,083

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CAROL TAPPENDEN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40	Officer	$109,007	$9,076	$118,083
MADELAINE ADELMAN	PRESIDENT	10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAWNTE ROTHSCHILD	SECRETARY	5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA YOUNG	TREASURER	10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIA HIMBERG	BOARD MEMBER	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY VERSHER	BOARD MEMBER	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
REMY SINCLAIR	BOARD MEMBER	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
SADIE REDFERN	BOARD MEMBER	3	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	$575,920	$474,632	$101,288	$101,288