Discovery Charter School Group

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Carl Forsyth

Phone

9848885504

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Discovery Charter School Group, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $6.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $7.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

Operation of a public charter school -- Discovery Charter School. Also, provide additional support for the School.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $5,578,490

Operation of charter school in Durham, North Carolina, serving approximately 455 students in grades 6-8 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.

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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 $198,970

Program Service Revenue $6,358,814

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $6,557,784

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $4,431,465

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $5,578,490

Other Expenses $2,892,550

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,324,015

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$6,557,784	$5,440,276	+0.2%
Expenses	$7,324,015	$6,265,690	+0.2%
Net Income	$-766,231	$-825,414	-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

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
Kinsey Price	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Miya Brown	Secretary	001.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mario Rodriguez	Vice Chair	001.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Scott Talbert	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeff Faucette	Treasurer	001.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Samantha Bagbey	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Toni Shellady	Executive Director	040.00	Highest	$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	$6,557,784	$7,324,015	$6,969,207	$-766,231
2024	$5,440,276	$6,265,690	$6,946,744	$-825,414
2023	$7,366,717	$4,867,726	$6,163,533	$2,498,991
2022	$3,535,265	$3,145,921	$2,447,239	$389,344
2021	$2,290,400	$1,799,709	$1,864,384	$490,691
2020	$1,193,300	$1,014,682	$178,618	$178,618