HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS FUND FOR EXCELLENCE

EIN: 621363725 501(c)(3) Education

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Total Revenue
$554,132
Total Expenses
$509,197
Total Assets
$3,683,000
Net Assets
$520,536
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
KRIS HUMBER
Phone
4232095450
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS FUND FOR EXCELLENCE, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $554K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 59% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $509K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE HAMILTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $31,130
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $96,125
Other Revenue $426,877
TOTAL REVENUE $554,132

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $288,110
Salaries & Benefits $181,945
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $479,454
Other Expenses $39,142
TOTAL EXPENSES $509,197

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $554,132 $347,724 +0.6%
Expenses $509,197 $511,801 0.0%
Net Income $44,935 $-164,077 -1.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
13
Employees
N/A
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
4
$0
Total Directors
17
$77,930
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KRIS HUMBER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Director
$77,930 $0 $77,930
SHERRIE FORD PAST PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDY DITTUS SECRETARY/TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEBRON STERCHI AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON VANDAGRIFF BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANETTE OMARKHAIL EX OFFICIO 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JUSTIN ROBERTS EX OFFICIO 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY CLARK BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR STEVE HIGLANDER PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF WEST BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTY HIGHFILL EX OFFICIO 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
SONJA MILLARD BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE REED EMERITUS 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL BROOKS BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
MANDY SENN-SIMMONS BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIFFANIE ROBINSON EX OFFICIO 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON CRAWFORD VICE PRESIDENT 0.20
Officer 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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $554,132 $509,197 $3,683,000 $44,935
2022 $347,724 $511,801 $586,175 $-164,077
2021 $473,452 $513,761 $741,347 $-40,309
2020 $323,315 $389,644 $742,859 $-66,329
2019 $563,153 $601,845 $759,796 $-38,692
2018 $578,796 $590,281 $736,319 $-11,485
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