A BEST PRACTICES CENTER

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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

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARK E DIXON

Phone

3342791886

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

A BEST PRACTICES CENTER, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $386K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 42% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $431K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ALABAMA BEST PRACTICES CENTER HELPS TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS DEVELOP THE COMPETENCE, COMMITMENT AND COURAGE TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $425,803 Revenue: $348,982

TO IDENTIFY AND PROMOTE PROMISING EDUCATION PRACTICES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS.

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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 $20,000

Program Service Revenue $348,982

Investment Income $16,666

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $385,648

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $350,428

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $425,803

Other Expenses $81,047

TOTAL EXPENSES $431,475

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$385,648	$660,599	-0.4%
Expenses	$431,475	$607,632	-0.3%
Net Income	$-45,827	$52,967	-1.9%

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

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

$864,828

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DAVID PERRY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GORDON G MARTIN	BOARD CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA LARSON	BOARD SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE G BORDEN	BOARD TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM T RATLIFF	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM E SMITH	FOUNDING CHAIRMAN & BD MEM	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PRESTON BOLT JR	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLYN AKERS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBBIE LONG	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
D SCOTT MCLAIN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR CHARLES R NASH	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR JEREMIAH NEWELL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL PATTERSON	BOARD VICE CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN M TURNER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TINA R WATTS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM WILLIAMS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANET F KAVINOKY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAMON BAILEY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHANDRA SCOTT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK E DIXON	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$16,698	$265,425
TAMMY DUNN	VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS	1.00	Officer	$0	$13,515	$156,159
TERI THOMPSON	VP OPERATIONS	1.00	Officer	$0	$13,359	$150,801
DAWN BARRANCO	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	1.00	Officer	$0	$5,105	$148,411
STONEY BEAVERS	EXEC VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$13,162	$144,032

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	$385,648	$431,475	$745,210	$-45,827
2024	$660,599	$607,632	$719,249	$52,967
2023	$768,487	$733,384	$729,682	$35,103
2022	$636,322	$697,702	$801,567	$-61,380
2021	$431,433	$324,959	$875,200	$106,474
2020	$494,727	$440,847	$681,202	$53,880
2019	$477,179	$405,303	$668,113	$71,876
2018	$414,968	$322,102	$584,144	$92,866