ESTHER H BROWNE SCHOLARSHIP TRUST (EIN 421281802) - 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

1986

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JAMES VERNON HICKS

Phone

6418422197

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ESTHER H BROWNE SCHOLARSHIP TRUST, founded in 1986, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 89% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $19K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 826% operating deficit.

Mission

SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION IN SCIENCE OR MEDICINE.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,011

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,011

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $17,250

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $17,250

Other Expenses $1,376

TOTAL EXPENSES $18,626

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,011	$1,064	+0.9%
Expenses	$18,626	$15,110	+0.2%
Net Income	$-16,615	$-14,046	+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

N/A

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
JAMES VERNON HICKS	TRUSTEE	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON HOCH	TRUSTEE	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
CASSANDRA PEARSON	TRUSTEE	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRACY WILKINS	TRUSTEE	N/A	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,011	$18,626	$389,934	$-16,615
2022	$1,064	$15,110	$406,549	$-14,046
2021	$3,010	$15,723	$420,595	$-12,713
2020	$4,309	$14,660	$433,307	$-10,351

ESTHER H BROWNE SCHOLARSHIP TRUST