COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF TENNESSEE

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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

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MEREDITH BENTON

Phone

6157271341

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF TENNESSEE, founded in 2012, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $13.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 303% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.9M, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

TO SURROUND STUDENTS WITH A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, EMPOWERING THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE IN LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $8,709,606 Revenue: $1,403,551

THE ORGANIZATION IS THE STATE'S LARGEST AND MOST EXPERIENCED NONPROFIT EVIDENCE-BASED WRAPAROUND SERVICE PROVIDER. OUR HIGHLY TRAINED SCHOOL-BASED STAFF WORK DIRECTLY INSIDE OUR PARTNER SCHOOLS...

THE ORGANIZATION IS THE STATE'S LARGEST AND MOST EXPERIENCED NONPROFIT EVIDENCE-BASED WRAPAROUND SERVICE PROVIDER. OUR HIGHLY TRAINED SCHOOL-BASED STAFF WORK DIRECTLY INSIDE OUR PARTNER SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE TO HELP CONNECT STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SUPPORT BY ADDRESSING CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM, PROVIDING ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND MORE TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS HAVE WHAT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND.

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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 $12,346,619

Program Service Revenue $1,403,551

Investment Income $95,135

Other Revenue $62,068

TOTAL REVENUE $13,907,373

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $6,450,364

Fundraising Expenses $340,320

Program Expenses $8,709,606

Other Expenses $3,564,493

TOTAL EXPENSES $10,014,857

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$13,907,373	$3,451,744	+3.0%
Expenses	$10,014,857	$4,543,859	+1.2%
Net Income	$3,892,516	$-1,092,115	-4.6%

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

Volunteers

497

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

$176,653

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RACHEL TOMPKINS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIANA SPRICK SCHUSTER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TARA SCARLETT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMBER RANGEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DULCE QUINTERO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARRY OLHAUSEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARA BETH MEYERS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARA MORRISON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY VAN ALLSBURG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER WADE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN KAHAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDY GATTAS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
IAN DINKINS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DARLY CURRY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRENT CLARK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAINA CASTILLO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSANNAH BERRY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEE BALLEW	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHERINE LEE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATI LOHR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEREDITH BENTON	CEO	40.00	Officer	$160,969	$15,684	$176,653

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	$13,907,373	$10,014,857	$9,454,616	$3,892,516
2024	$3,451,744	$4,543,859	$4,665,317	$-1,092,115
2023	$5,144,684	$4,068,947	$5,691,272	$1,075,737
2022	$5,087,341	$3,708,630	$4,616,670	$1,378,711
2021	$2,767,631	$3,515,583	$3,260,614	$-747,952
2020	$6,575,330	$3,383,384	$4,047,103	$3,191,946
2019	$1,738,440	$1,847,375	$453,405	$-108,935