INSTRUCTION PARTNERS

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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

RICK CRUZ

Phone

6155415323

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

INSTRUCTION PARTNERS, founded in 2015, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $25.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $28.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

WE STRENGTHEN INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP IN SCHOOLS, SCHOOL SYSTEMS, AND STATES TO ENSURE TEACHERS HAVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO IMPROVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS - WITH ATTENTION TO STUDENTS OF COLOR, STUDENTS EXPERIENCING POVERTY, MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS, AND STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $24,437,696 Revenue: $15,528,966

INSTRUCTION PARTNERS IS AN ORGANIZATION COMMITED TO THE MISSION OF ENSURING A HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN. OUR GOAL IS TO WORK WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO IMPROVE INSTRUCTION BY PROVIDING...

INSTRUCTION PARTNERS IS AN ORGANIZATION COMMITED TO THE MISSION OF ENSURING A HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN. OUR GOAL IS TO WORK WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO IMPROVE INSTRUCTION BY PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DISTRICTS AND COLLABORATING TO FIND AND IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL CHALLENGES.

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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 $9,785,977

Program Service Revenue $14,716,503

Investment Income $782,531

Other Revenue $29,932

TOTAL REVENUE $25,314,943

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $23,360,778

Fundraising Expenses $275,247

Program Expenses $24,437,696

Other Expenses $5,534,019

TOTAL EXPENSES $28,894,797

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$25,314,943	$27,495,625	-0.1%
Expenses	$28,894,797	$25,540,476	+0.1%
Net Income	$-3,579,854	$1,955,149	-2.8%

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

186

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

$597,822

Total Directors

Key Employees

$580,904

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
EMILY FREITAG	CEO	40	Officer	$300,012	$15,703	$315,715
BENJAMIN FENTON	CHIEF OF GROWTH & DELIVERY	40	Key Emp	$244,025	$50,062	$294,087
MALIKA ANDERSON	CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER	40	Key Emp	$237,623	$49,194	$286,817
JESSICA ROBERTS	CHIEF, FINANCE & STRATEGY	40	Officer	$242,172	$39,935	$282,107
JABARI SIMS	ED, PARTNERSHIPS	40	Highest	$203,534	$31,873	$235,407
JUSTIN TESTERMAN	ED, AUTONOMOUS PARTNERSHIPS	40	Highest	$208,237	$23,025	$231,262
KELSEY HENDRICKS	ED, ENGAGEMENT	40	Highest	$190,734	$40,040	$230,774
ANNIE O'DONNELL	ED, ELEMENTARY	40	Highest	$188,450	$39,106	$227,556
AMPONSAH NKANSAH	MNG DIR, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT	40	Highest	$171,304	$30,244	$201,548
SANDRA LIGHTMAN	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
CANDICE BOCALA	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNE WICKS	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICK RODRIGUEZ	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN NUSSLE	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT BLOMSTEDT	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRA ORANGE-JONES	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY HANKS	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
TANJI REED MARSHALL	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICK CRUZ	BOARD CHAIR	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MARY KROUPA WELLS	VICE CHAIR	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SAAMRA MEKURIA-GRILLO	VICE CHAIR	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA MAGYERA-JIMENEZ	SECRETARY	2	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	$25,314,943	$28,894,797	$28,515,698	$-3,579,854
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$22,860,266	$22,271,737	$25,648,464	$588,529
2022	$34,569,990	$17,275,245	$24,543,685	$17,294,745
2021	$15,858,376	$12,303,899	$7,038,441	$3,554,477
2020	$13,025,289	$11,458,364	$4,690,822	$1,566,925
2019	$8,241,380	$8,423,930	$2,378,878	$-182,550