ARGYLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CARA ARMSTRONG

Phone

9404647710

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ARGYLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $283K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 43% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $976K represent 41 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SOLICIT, MANAGE, AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR ARGYLE ISD STUDENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $137,800

TEACHER SALARY GRANTS ARE GIVEN TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FUND NEW TEACHER SALARIES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH ACCESS TO EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT OTHERWISE WOULD NOT BE AVAILBLE...

TEACHER SALARY GRANTS ARE GIVEN TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FUND NEW TEACHER SALARIES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH ACCESS TO EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT OTHERWISE WOULD NOT BE AVAILBLE. THESE SALARIES ARE ABOVE WHAT IS REQUIRED BY THE STATE. ANNUALLY THE BOARD REVIEWS THE PRIORITIES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND DETERMINES WHAT AREAS NEED ENHANCING AND RAISES FUNDS TO PROVIDE A TEACHER THAT IS ABLE TO MEET THOSE NEEDS.

Program 2

Expenses: $14,000

CAMPUS SCHOOL GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO EACH CAMPUS TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES THAT BENEFIT ALL THE STUDENTS AT EACH CAMPUS. GRANT REQUESTS ARE SUBMITTED BY DISTRICT AND CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION. A FOUNDATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS EACH GRANT REQUEST TO ENSURE THEY FALL WITHIN THE GUIDELINES OF THE FOUNDATIONS MISSION AND ENRICHMENT GUIDELINES. THE COMMITTEE SUBMITS QUALIFYING GRANTS TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL. THE BOARD REVIEWS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS AND VOTES ON WHETHER TO APPROVE THE GRANTS.

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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 $282,511

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $282,511

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $155,700

Salaries & Benefits $75,123

Fundraising Expenses $93,080

Program Expenses $151,800

Other Expenses $61,077

TOTAL EXPENSES $291,900

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$282,511	$197,529	+0.4%
Expenses	$291,900	$206,556	+0.4%
Net Income	$-9,389	$-9,027	+0.0%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CARA ARMSTRONG	AEF DIRECTOR	30.00	Highest	$70,346	$0	$70,346
TY RAKESTRAW	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WHITNEY STERLING	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE VALDEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY COOLEY	STAFF LIAISON	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA TRUEBENBACH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG SAWKO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG LAUGHLIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SEAN SCOVILLE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SIVA ALAPATI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HANNAH ROBINSON	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
RONALD SCHMIDT	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
FRANK DIXON	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LISA WASHER	VPINVESTMENTS	1.00	Officer	$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	$282,511	$291,900	$1,129,670	$-9,389
2024	$197,529	$206,556	$1,008,890	$-9,027
2023	$231,660	$261,121	$917,447	$-29,461
2022	$215,472	$216,563	$937,679	$-1,091
2021	$156,594	$185,178	$1,101,284	$-28,584
2020	$125,580	$136,851	$931,044	$-11,271
2019	$206,270	$226,698	$1,046,761	$-20,428
2018	$215,882	$257,242	$1,088,162	$-41,360