WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION (EIN 421355170) - 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

1988

Legal Domicile

Phone

5152883279

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $625K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $547K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

WE STRIVE TO BE THE UNIFYING ORGANIZATION THAT ENABLES THE WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO EXCEPTIONAL DISTRICTWIDE OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE THE JOY OF LEARNING; IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES; AND PREPARE ALL STUDENTS TO BECOME CONFIDENT, COMPETENT AND ENGAGED CITIZENS.

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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 $512,782

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $29,995

Other Revenue $82,185

TOTAL REVENUE $624,962

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $227,992

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $529,288

Other Expenses $318,683

TOTAL EXPENSES $546,675

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$624,962	$563,723	+0.1%
Expenses	$546,675	$640,038	-0.1%
Net Income	$78,287	$-76,315	-2.0%

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

130

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
MICHAEL KRIST	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TIFFANY BARLOW	Chairperson	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUZY HIDER	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY MAYFIELD	Vice Chair	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSIE SRAMEK	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALICIA EMANUEL	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLEY CROWLEY	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LILA STARR	School Bd. Rep.	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR MATT ADAMS	Ex Officio	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE ANDRESKI	School Bd. Rep.	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
2025	$624,962	$546,675	$1,535,980	$78,287
2024	$563,723	$640,038	$1,398,009	$-76,315
2023	$612,100	$575,199	$1,395,005	$36,901
2022	$458,460	$458,849	$1,313,431	$-389
2021	$604,775	$536,985	$1,399,098	$67,790
2020	$475,505	$472,399	$1,148,573	$3,106
2019	$526,489	$515,969	$1,163,714	$10,520
2018	$659,299	$560,850	$1,152,597	$98,449

WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION