CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION (EIN 561796990) - 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

1992

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRITTANY SANDEFUR

Phone

9195334609

Tax Period

2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $277K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 30% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $326K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION (CEF) IS TO ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY AS PUBLIC SCHOOL ADVOCATES AND TO RAISE FUNDS AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT INNOVATION AND EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS.

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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 $268,118

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $5,290

Other Revenue $3,592

TOTAL REVENUE $277,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $134,176

Salaries & Benefits $119,697

Fundraising Expenses $40,023

Program Expenses $219,364

Other Expenses $72,170

TOTAL EXPENSES $326,043

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$277,000	$395,301	-0.3%
Expenses	$326,043	$337,421	0.0%
Net Income	$-49,043	$57,880	-1.8%

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

Volunteers

180

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

$52,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARY LOU HUISKING	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA QUICK	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA FOWLER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY PATTERSON	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MOLLY GALLOWAY	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE RICKER	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHANIE POWELL	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
HADLEY KIRKLAND	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
RNADY ST CLAIR	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY KOLEK	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIA PULIDO	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANTHONY JACKSON	EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER	0.15	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANE ALLEN WILSON	EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER	0.15	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRITTANY SANDEFUR	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	32.00	Officer	$52,000	$0	$52,000

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	$277,000	$326,043	$335,274	$-49,043
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$251,114	$276,327	$315,488	$-25,213
2022	$443,330	$320,337	$339,585	$122,993
2021	$247,130	$194,794	$219,404	$52,336
2020	$354,776	$485,879	$182,403	$-131,103
2019	$165,785	$175,855	$295,539	$-10,070
2018	$324,894	$360,785	$172,029	$-35,891

CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION