ARKANSANS FOR BETTER SCHOOLS (EIN 800894827) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Tuckman-Chang Vulnerability Assessment

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

GARY NEWTON

Phone

4794641500

Tax Period

2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

ARKANSANS FOR BETTER SCHOOLS, founded in 2013, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $95K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 58% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $89K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

ARKANSANS FOR BETTER SCHOOLS EXISTS TO ORGANIZE, CONDUCT, IMPLEMENT, AND MAINTAIN PROGRAMS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health & Payment Capacity Assessment (FICO Scale: 300–850)

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $100,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $100,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $90,000

Other Expenses $95,338

TOTAL EXPENSES $95,338

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2019	2018	Change
Revenue	$100,000	$94,520	+0.1%
Expenses	$95,338	$88,946	+0.1%
Net Income	$4,662	$5,574	-0.2%

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

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
JIM C WALTON	DIRECTOR/TREASURER	0.5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CLAIBORNE DEMING	DIRECTOR/VICE-PRESIDENT	0.5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM T DILLARD II	DIRECTOR	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
LUKE GORDY	DIRECTOR	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY NEWTON	PRESIDENT/CEO/SECRETARY	0.5	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
2019	$100,000	$95,338	$18,977	$4,662
2018	$94,520	$88,946	$7,131	$5,574

ARKANSANS FOR BETTER SCHOOLS