BEN FRANKLIN ACADEMY FOUNDATION (EIN 453437485) - 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

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Sarah Nisbet

Phone

7203834519

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BEN FRANKLIN ACADEMY FOUNDATION, founded in 2012, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $10K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 370% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $35K represent 43 months of operating reserves.

Mission

The mission of BFA is to develop young adults with character like Americas founding Renaissance man Benjamin Franklin: well-read scientifically curious and civically engaged. The Ben Franklin Academy Foundation exists solely to advance the mission and vision of Ben Franklin Academy by raising and allocating funds and managing property for the benefit of the school and its 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 $9,856

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $9,856

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $0

Other Expenses $10,702

TOTAL EXPENSES $10,702

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$9,856	$2,096	+3.7%
Expenses	$10,702	$1,100	+8.7%
Net Income	$-846	$996	-1.8%

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
Sarah Nisbet	President Chair	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Keri Street	Vice President Vice Chair	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Stephen Bentley	Secretary	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Adam Lucero	Treasurer	0.50	Officer 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	$9,856	$10,702	$35,267	$-846
2024	$2,096	$1,100	$37,213	$996
2023	$3,221	$3,062	$35,117	$159
2022	$3,050	$3,515	$34,958	$-465
2021	No data	$1,000	$35,423	No data
2020	$5,315	$16,859	$36,423	$-11,544
2019	$30,051	$18,354	$47,967	$11,697
2018	$12,166	$12,600	$36,270	$-434

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