ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS

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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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRIAN NEAL

Phone

5139182430

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS, founded in 2015, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 915% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $12.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 152% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ENSURE EVERY STUDENT IN EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD OF CINCINNATI HAS ACCESS TO A GREAT SCHOOL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $11,492,480 Revenue: $1,024,149

THE ORGANIZATION INVESTS IN HIGH-PERFORMING K-12 SCHOOLS. IT WILL STRIVE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WITH ACCESS TO EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CINCINNATI AREA. ADDITIONALLY...

THE ORGANIZATION INVESTS IN HIGH-PERFORMING K-12 SCHOOLS. IT WILL STRIVE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WITH ACCESS TO EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CINCINNATI AREA. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION INVESTS IN PROGRAMS THAT RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND SUPPORT TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS IN THE CINCINNATI AREA AND WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR ALL STUDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IDENTIFIES FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO BE UTILIZED TOWARDS THESE ENDS.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,029,152

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,698,068

Other Revenue $24,149

TOTAL REVENUE $4,751,369

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,182,320

Salaries & Benefits $1,055,257

Fundraising Expenses $88,117

Program Expenses $11,492,480

Other Expenses $758,572

TOTAL EXPENSES $11,996,149

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$4,751,369	$468,323	+9.1%
Expenses	$11,996,149	$10,306,924	+0.2%
Net Income	$-7,244,780	$-9,838,601	-0.3%

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

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

$614,427

Total Directors

$3,150

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SCOTT FARMER	CO-CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE JOSEPH	CO-CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY BETH MARTIN	SECRETARY & TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DOROTHY BATTLE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$3,150	$0	$3,150
JEB HEAD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA MUELLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM WILLIAMS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE ALLEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN NEAL	CEO	40.00	Officer	$268,736	$10,186	$278,922
PAIGE LINDY	CHIEF OF STAFF & OPERATIONS	40.00	Officer	$190,639	$26,001	$216,640
ETNYRE OSIAS	CFO - PART YEAR	40.00	Officer	$110,705	$8,160	$118,865
DEBORAH HOWARD	SVP OF PROGRAMS	40.00	Highest	$145,728	$6,010	$151,738
LATRICIA JONES	VP OF GRANTS MGMT	40.00	Highest	$127,824	$25,315	$153,139

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$4,751,369	$11,996,149	$31,857,105	$-7,244,780
2022	$468,323	$10,306,924	$39,624,409	$-9,838,601
2021	$4,700,984	$13,017,451	$48,959,993	$-8,316,467
2020	$44,793,143	$8,071,130	$57,748,705	$36,722,013
2019	$11,122,832	$5,996,145	$20,822,562	$5,126,687
2018	$190,459	$2,675,649	$15,538,763	$-2,485,190