THE PRAIRIE SCHOOL 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

1964

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

NATHANIEL W COFFMAN

Phone

2627522500

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE PRAIRIE SCHOOL INC, founded in 1964, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $23.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $4.3M, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

K-12 EDUCATION IN A PRIVATE SCHOOL SETTING

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $12,762,979 Revenue: $13,895,198

INSTRUCTIONAL AND RELATED ACTIVITIES IMPROVING AND DEVELOPING CHILDREN. 633 STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL DURING THE CURRENT REPORTING PERIOD.

Program 2

Expenses: $3,112,354

BUILDING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES TO PROVIDE A PLACE FORSTUDENTS ENROLLED TO ATTEND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON A REGULAR BASIS.

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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 $3,116,946

Program Service Revenue $13,831,718

Investment Income $6,672,253

Other Revenue $244,402

TOTAL REVENUE $23,865,319

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,306,661

Salaries & Benefits $10,542,325

Fundraising Expenses $262,897

Program Expenses $15,875,333

Other Expenses $5,713,001

TOTAL EXPENSES $19,561,987

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$23,865,319	$19,864,875	+0.2%
Expenses	$19,561,987	$18,806,561	+0.0%
Net Income	$4,303,332	$1,058,314	+3.1%

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

221

Volunteers

100

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

$658,667

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
HELEN JOHNSON-LEIPOLD	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH VERANTH	TREASURER, CHAIR OF FINANC	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN BATTEN	VICE CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD RUFFO	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE FALLICO	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE JOHNSON	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE BORZYNSKI	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAT PENMAN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS RUUD	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINE SHIELDS KANN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAKILA SHIMP	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA WOLF MD	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARRYL BABU	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KHALAF KHALAF	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JILL OSIECKI	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AUSTIN SCHULTZ	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA BUKACEK	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATHANIEL COFFMAN	PRESIDENT/HEAD OF SCHOOL	50.00	Officer	$401,463	$45,766	$447,229
STEVEN JOOST	ASST. SECRETARY/TREASURER	50.00	Officer	$183,602	$27,836	$211,438

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	$23,865,319	$19,561,987	$88,813,696	$4,303,332
2024	$19,864,875	$18,806,561	$84,967,213	$1,058,314
2023	$18,583,184	$17,838,573	$79,264,289	$744,611
2022	$20,722,980	$16,431,956	$75,801,246	$4,291,024
2021	$22,940,374	$15,584,183	$82,853,584	$7,356,191
2020	$18,788,327	$16,259,039	$71,631,724	$2,529,288
2019	$22,212,701	$16,431,623	$67,598,673	$5,781,078
2018	$16,816,779	$15,882,883	$62,865,001	$933,896