Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education (EIN 461439784) - 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

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Luis E Tellez

Phone

6096888779

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $7.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $9.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 35% operating deficit.

Mission

FEHE Funds and advises programs at elite universities where the next generation of cultural leaders are formed.

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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 $7,111,468

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $179,361

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $7,290,829

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,160,574

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $210,279

Program Expenses $9,441,513

Other Expenses $664,529

TOTAL EXPENSES $9,825,103

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$7,290,829	$7,899,396	-0.1%
Expenses	$9,825,103	$10,284,802	0.0%
Net Income	$-2,534,274	$-2,385,406	+0.1%

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

N/A

Volunteers

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
FRANCIS HAGER	CHAIRMAN	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LUIS TELLEZ	PRESIDENT	30.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DONALD READLINGER	SECRETARY	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
G DAVID BEDNAR	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT GEORGE	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
MYLES HARRINGTON	TRUSTEE - FROM 06/2024	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN JUSTICE	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
BOYD SMITH	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS TRKLA	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY HANLON	DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS	28.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JOHN DOHERTY	ASST. TREASURER & Dir. Finance	18.0	Officer	$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	$7,290,829	$9,825,103	$11,723,941	$-2,534,274
2023	$7,899,396	$10,284,802	$13,285,530	$-2,385,406
2023	$7,899,396	$10,284,802	$13,285,530	$-2,385,406
2022	$12,619,382	$8,866,364	$14,426,849	$3,753,018

Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education