THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC (EIN 571092759) - 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

2000

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MINDY TAYLOR

Phone

8436629996

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2000, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $954K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 174% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $611K, a strong 64% operating margin.

Mission

THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION, INC. ("ASSOCIATION") IS A VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUALS OPERATED COLLECTIVELY TO SERVE THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS AND ADVANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE TO FLORENCE 1 SCHOOLS.THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN FLORENCE, SC SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 THROUGH GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE LEARNING AND THROUGH HIGH IMPACT INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO PREPARE ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS.THE ORGANIZATION ACHIEVES ITS GOALS BY CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCHOOLS, SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY OF QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION.THE ASSOCIATION WELCOMES EVERYONE IN FLORENCE 1 SCHOOLS WHICH IS A PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, SEX, ETHNICITY, ABILITY OR RELIGION.

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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 $233,190

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $721,291

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $954,481

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $168,479

Salaries & Benefits $116,412

Fundraising Expenses $44,976

Program Expenses $198,052

Other Expenses $58,766

TOTAL EXPENSES $343,657

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$954,481	$348,704	+1.7%
Expenses	$343,657	$324,720	+0.1%
Net Income	$610,824	$23,984	+24.5%

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

$78,621

Total Directors

$78,621

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MINDY TAYLOR	CHAIRMAN	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGGIE DANIEL	VICE CHAIRMAN	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
COURTNEY CRIBB	TREASURER	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARION FORD	SECRETARY	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBBIE HYLER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$78,621	$0	$78,621
TRISH CAULDER	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNIE BROWN	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMMIE MCDONALD	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN WHITE	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLYN PEARCE	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF HELTON	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDITH KAMMER	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEAN LEATHERMAN	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT LEMASTER	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ED LOVE	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ETROY GREEN	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD O-MALLEY	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAMMY PAWLOSKI	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES SHEEHY	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA SCOTT	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZACHARY BENNETT	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARLOS WASHINGTON	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHAQUEZ MACALL	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PORTER STEWART	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEAGAN JOHNSON	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEATHER PAGE	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOY HIGGS	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIPPIE BROWN	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	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
2025	$954,481	$343,657	$2,820,050	$610,824
2024	$348,704	$324,720	$2,651,297	$23,984
2023	$212,850	$345,869	$2,351,569	$-133,019
2022	$526,211	$294,717	$2,232,206	$231,494
2021	$333,494	$365,451	$2,736,798	$-31,957
2020	$198,479	$112,709	$2,352,549	$85,770
2019	$187,384	$255,864	$2,148,706	$-68,480

THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC