Institute for Christian Studies

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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

1975

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Dave Arthur

Phone

5124762772

Tax Period

2019-08-01 to 2020-07-31

Institute for Christian Studies, founded in 1975, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of Austin Graduate School of Theology is to promote knowledge, understanding, and practices of Christian faith as taught in the Scriptures.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $742,264 Revenue: $242,604

The Institute is an accredited institution by the Southern Association as a graduate and an upper division single-subject to offer its own Graduate degrees and Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of...

The Institute is an accredited institution by the Southern Association as a graduate and an upper division single-subject to offer its own Graduate degrees and Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in biblical studies. Continuing education is also offered through seminars.

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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 (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $643,296

Program Service Revenue $220,534

Investment Income $438,911

Other Revenue $25,576

TOTAL REVENUE $1,328,317

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $59,132

Salaries & Benefits $1,071,086

Fundraising Expenses $151,206

Program Expenses $742,264

Other Expenses $431,304

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,561,522

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2019	2018	Change
Revenue	$1,328,317	$1,126,792	+0.2%
Expenses	$1,561,522	$1,545,106	+0.0%
Net Income	$-233,205	$-418,314	-0.4%

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

$170,836

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Stan Reid	President	40.00	Officer	$57,380	$0	$57,380
Dave Arthur	Vice-President	40.00	Officer	$34,081	$0	$34,081
Jim Fly	VP of Enrollment Services	40.00	Officer	$79,375	$0	$79,375
Roland Beasley	Vice Chairman	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Bill Bradley	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mike Blevins	Chairman	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Keffrelyn Brown	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jarrod Dyer	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Amy Fuller	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Elaine Hocott Gainey	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Daryl Horton	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Terry Koonce	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Todd Lewis	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dan Snow	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Fred Strietelmeier	Secretary/Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Thompson	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Philip Vickers	Trustee	2.00	Director	$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
2020	$1,328,317	$1,561,522	$9,386,797	$-233,205
2020	$637,283	$732,721	No data	$-95,438