John C Campbell Folk School Inc (EIN 560552780) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1925

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Eric Cero

Phone

8288372775

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

John C Campbell Folk School Inc, founded in 1925, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $7.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Net assets of $17.4M represent 27 months of operating reserves.

Mission

The Folk School transforms lives, bringing people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery.

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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 $1,363,787

Program Service Revenue $5,453,890

Investment Income $414,873

Other Revenue $399,450

TOTAL REVENUE $7,632,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $106,715

Salaries & Benefits $3,822,929

Fundraising Expenses $192,529

Program Expenses $5,427,056

Other Expenses $3,729,061

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,658,705

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$7,632,000	$7,761,261	0.0%
Expenses	$7,658,705	$7,795,834	0.0%
Net Income	$-26,705	$-34,573	-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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

101

Volunteers

600

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

$270,493

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Joanna Haas	President	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Janet Davis	Secretary	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eric Cero	Treasurer	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Wil Posey	Vice President	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	1.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	1.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	1.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	1.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	1.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	1.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	1.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	1.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	1.00		$0	$0	$0
Bethany Chaney	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$165,572	$2,357	$167,929
Jared Jack	Finance Director	40.00	Officer	$101,098	$1,466	$102,564

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	$7,632,000	$7,658,705	$19,608,593	$-26,705
2023	$7,761,261	$7,795,834	$18,736,493	$-34,573
2022	$7,407,302	$7,710,496	$17,875,412	$-303,194
2021	$4,524,565	$5,373,605	$20,488,128	$-849,040
2020	$2,926,665	$4,319,986	$19,445,432	$-1,393,321
2019	$6,619,600	$6,086,727	$19,492,045	$532,873
2018	$6,543,603	$5,776,916	$17,510,395	$766,687

John C Campbell Folk School Inc