IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS

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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

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ZACH RUS

Phone

5153810588

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $677K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE MISSION OF IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS IS TO PROVIDE SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND NURTURING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND COMMUNITIES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH, VICTIM SERVICES, AND ADVOCACY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $169,557 Revenue: $114,095

THE GSA NETWORK AND QUEER CAMPUS COALITION ARE THE DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS THAT WORK WITH STUDENTS TO BUILD THEIR GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCES OR GENDER- SEXUALITY ALLIANCES IN SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. GSAS ARE PROVEN TO BE EFFECTIVE AT REDUCING BULLYING AND SUPPORTING A MORE INCLUSIVE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT.

Program 2

Expenses: $265,511 Revenue: $267,238

SAFE SCHOOLS ACADEMY IS THE ONLINE AND IN-PERSON COURSES THAT TEACH TEACHERS, YOUTH-SERVING PROFESSIONALS, AND PARENTS ABOUT THE NEEDS OF LGBTQ STUDENTS. THE COURSES COVER A RANGE OF TOPICS INCLUDING...

Program 3

Expenses: $148,030 Revenue: $98,819

GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE ON LGBTQ YOUTH IS THE NATION'S LARGEST LGBTQ YOUTH EVENT WITH OVER 1,500 ATTENDEES. THIS EVENT HAS GROWN WITH MANY STUDENTS ATTENDING TO NETWORK AND FIND SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM...

GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE ON LGBTQ YOUTH IS THE NATION'S LARGEST LGBTQ YOUTH EVENT WITH OVER 1,500 ATTENDEES. THIS EVENT HAS GROWN WITH MANY STUDENTS ATTENDING TO NETWORK AND FIND SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM BUILDS KNOWLEDGE AND ACTIVISM AMONG LGBTQ STUDENTS.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $196,563

Program Service Revenue $480,152

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $676,715

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $393,852

Fundraising Expenses $22,832

Program Expenses $583,098

Other Expenses $285,398

TOTAL EXPENSES $679,250

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$676,715	$721,599	-0.1%
Expenses	$679,250	$719,638	-0.1%
Net Income	$-2,535	$1,961	-2.3%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
GABBY GUERRA	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ABBY MARLEY	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATE NICESWANGER	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDEN SEXTON	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
VIMINDA SHAFER	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAKE AULIFF	PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SARAH EIKLEBERRY	TREASURER	0.50	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$676,715	$679,250	$192,305	$-2,535
2023	$721,599	$719,638	$216,944	$1,961
2022	$557,424	$563,663	$111,151	$-6,239
2021	$730,728	$766,265	$105,918	$-35,537
2020	$848,673	$751,157	$135,669	$97,516