RUTH CARLSON-STARLIGHT FOUNDATION (EIN 341367081) - 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

1981

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JENNIFER FLAHERTY

Phone

3309879200

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

RUTH CARLSON-STARLIGHT FOUNDATION, founded in 1981, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $87K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 113% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $34K, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

FACILITATE THE NEEDS OF, AND HONOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE STARLIGHT SCHOOL & WORKSHOP AND ENHANCE THE EDUCATION AND WELL BEING OF THE STARLIGHT 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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $86,962

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $86,962

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,990

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $51,968

Other Expenses $51,197

TOTAL EXPENSES $53,187

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$86,962	$40,855	+1.1%
Expenses	$53,187	$44,209	+0.2%
Net Income	$33,775	$-3,354	-11.1%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JENNIFER FLAHERTY	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KIMBERLY HOBART FLEMING	TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID WORTH	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUE KLOC	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY DAUGHERTY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KARIS CRITES	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATE KAMBAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KERRI SILVERTHORN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONNA WAYT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TONY THOMAS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BENJAMIN KOLBRICH	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	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
2024	$86,962	$53,187	$1,017,818	$33,775
2023	$40,855	$44,209	$953,055	$-3,354
2022	$15,124	$43,515	$870,322	$-28,391
2021	$54,597	$44,605	$1,052,970	$9,992
2020	$52,574	$28,536	$989,112	$24,038
2019	$70,838	$43,508	$935,097	$27,330
2018	$73,236	$37,023	$829,060	$36,213

RUTH CARLSON-STARLIGHT FOUNDATION