THE DECISION EDUCATION FOUNDATION (EIN 770575573) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2001

Legal Domicile

Phone

6508149616

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE DECISION EDUCATION FOUNDATION, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $246K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 31% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $349K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 42% operating deficit.

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY EMPOWERING THEM WITH EFFECTIVE DECISION SKILLS. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES TRAINING AND CURRICULUM FOR TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, PARENTS AND 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 $227,701

Program Service Revenue $29,287

Investment Income $-13,262

Other Revenue $1,924

TOTAL REVENUE $245,650

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,790

Salaries & Benefits $197,798

Fundraising Expenses $37

Program Expenses $259,560

Other Expenses $144,994

TOTAL EXPENSES $348,582

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$245,650	$355,832	-0.3%
Expenses	$348,582	$381,489	-0.1%
Net Income	$-102,932	$-25,657	+3.0%

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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Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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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

$185,372

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHRIS SPETZLER	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$131,420	$4,140	$135,560
Dana Luco	Secretary	1.00	Officer	$49,812	$0	$49,812
RONALD A HOWARD	President	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARL S SPETZLER	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeff DeFranco	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
michael carter	Chairman	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID HECKERMAN	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS KEELIN	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sharon Swann	Treasurer	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$245,650	$348,582	$1,171,048	$-102,932
2022	$355,832	$381,489	$1,130,241	$-25,657
2021	$1,423,303	$355,971	$1,264,590	$1,067,332
2020	$401,047	$271,210	$198,583	$129,837
2019	$218,389	$370,751	$71,721	$-152,362

THE DECISION EDUCATION FOUNDATION