Northstar Classical School Inc (EIN 812108252) - 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

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Bradley Purnhagen

Phone

5133828135

Tax Period

2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

Northstar Classical School Inc, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $302K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $424K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 40% operating deficit.

Mission

In partnership with parents, and guided by the Gospel, to educate students to the highest standards of the classical tradition, so that they may grow in knowledge, wisdom, and the love of God, and more ably use their gifts in the service of others, and for the glory of Christ.

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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 $56,313

Program Service Revenue $216,979

Investment Income $14,941

Other Revenue $13,738

TOTAL REVENUE $301,971

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $355,488

Fundraising Expenses $2,773

Program Expenses $411,550

Other Expenses $68,638

TOTAL EXPENSES $424,126

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$301,971	$389,750	-0.2%
Expenses	$424,126	$398,374	+0.1%
Net Income	$-122,155	$-8,624	+13.2%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Bradley Purnhagen	President	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Keith Lawrence	Board Member	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Pruett	Board Member	Director	$0	$0	$0
Benjamin Maas	Treasurer	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Audrey Davis	Board Member	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nancy Schaefer	Board Member	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
2025	$301,971	$424,126	$242,069	$-122,155
2024	$389,750	$398,374	$402,584	$-8,624
2023	$261,613	$363,724	$434,424	$-102,111
2022	$-3,206,012	$374,974	$413,603	$-3,580,986
2021	$266,246	$314,667	$3,813,368	$-48,421
2020	$151,294	$250,272	$3,846,558	$-98,978
2019	$4,051,887	$147,580	$3,939,116	$3,904,307

Northstar Classical School Inc