DISCOVERY SCHOOL OF LANCASTER COUN… - Form 990 Financial Data

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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

2000

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHARLES RIVERS

Phone

8032858430

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DISCOVERY SCHOOL OF LANCASTER COUNTY, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE MISSION OF DISCOVERY SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO A DIVERSE POPULATION OF STUDENTS IN A UNIQUE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON ACADEMIC INNOVATION AND FLEXIBILITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,427,123 Revenue: $13,944

DISCOVERY SCHOOL OF LANCASTER COUNTY PROVIDES SERVICES TO A DIVERSE POPULATION OF STUDENTS IN A UNIQUE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON ACADEMIC INNOVATION AND FLEXIBILITY WHILE...

DISCOVERY SCHOOL OF LANCASTER COUNTY PROVIDES SERVICES TO A DIVERSE POPULATION OF STUDENTS IN A UNIQUE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON ACADEMIC INNOVATION AND FLEXIBILITY WHILE ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN ONE OR MORE AREAS OF INTELLIGENCE AND PROMOTING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATORS THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT. THE SCHOOL SERVED APPROXIMATELY 127 STUDENTS IN FY25 IN GRADES K THROUGH 5 IN LANCASTER COUNTY, SC.

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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 $1,669,371

Program Service Revenue $13,944

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,683,315

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $139,133

Fundraising Expenses $1,032

Program Expenses $1,427,123

Other Expenses $1,543,434

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,682,567

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,683,315	$1,806,671	-0.1%
Expenses	$1,682,567	$1,810,109	-0.1%
Net Income	$748	$-3,438	-1.2%

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

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

N/A

Volunteers

115

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

$139,321

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHARLES RIVERS	SITE MANAGER	40.00	Officer	$106,236	$33,085	$139,321
JOSHUA BOWERS	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN LILLY	PRESIDENT TI	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRITTANY ACKERMAN	VP FROM 09/2	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SIMONE FRASIER-CAUTHEN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGAN BENTON	DIRECTOR FRO	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DERRICK BRASINGTON	DIRECTOR FRO	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM MCDUFFIE	DIRECTOR TIL	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIMBERLY O'NEAL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIELLE SAGLIMBENI	DIRECTOR TIL	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHIRNETHA STINSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	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	$1,683,315	$1,682,567	$4,225	$748
2024	$1,806,671	$1,810,109	$3,477	$-3,438
2023	$2,131,633	$2,137,854	$6,915	$-6,221
2022	$1,413,465	$1,411,146	$75,957	$2,319
2021	$985,170	$985,170	$86,280	No data
2020	$666,440	$666,440	$76,117	No data

DISCOVERY SCHOOL OF LANCASTER COUNTY