RAISING THE STANDARD FOUNDATION

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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

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Sheila Barnett

Phone

8176575481

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

RAISING THE STANDARD FOUNDATION, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $103K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO EMPOWER, ENHANCE AND EXPOSE TRADITIONALLY UNDERREPRESENTED YOUTH IN FORT WORTH AND SURROUNDING AREAS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, MENTORSHIP, AND SCHOLARSHIP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $93,529 Revenue: $103,350

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR ABOUT 250 CHILDREN

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $103,350

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $103,350

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $93,529

Other Expenses $100,304

TOTAL EXPENSES $100,304

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$103,350	$81,673	+0.3%
Expenses	$100,304	$77,689	+0.3%
Net Income	$3,046	$3,984	-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

N/A

Independent Members

N/A

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
SHEILA BARNETT	PRESIDENT	25.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SHERRI SMITH	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	20.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ZORANNA JONES	SECRETARY	8.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CHERYL MIXON	TREASURER	15.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Cynthia McFarland	Development and Sponsorship Co	15.0	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
2025	$103,350	$100,304	$39,714	$3,046
2024	$81,673	$77,689	$36,618	$3,984
2023	$59,331	$70,125	$32,634	$-10,794