TENNESSEANS FOR QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION POLICY AND RESEARCH (EIN 821352671) - 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

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BLAIR TAYLOR

Phone

6155601324

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

TENNESSEANS FOR QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION POLICY AND RESEARCH, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $546K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 76% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $937K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 72% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ADVANCE STATE POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT ENSURE ALL TENNESSEE CHILDREN BIRTH THROUGH 3RD GRADE GET THE HIGH QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION THEY NEED TO POWER OUR STATE'S FUTURE.

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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 $539,248

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $6,597

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $545,845

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $250,000

Salaries & Benefits $670,208

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $901,042

Other Expenses $16,694

TOTAL EXPENSES $936,902

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$545,845	$2,268,633	-0.8%
Expenses	$936,902	$1,232,175	-0.2%
Net Income	$-391,057	$1,036,458	-1.4%

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

$187,000

Total Directors

$187,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KATHY BUCKMAN-GIBSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MILES BURDINE	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY DISHNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE MILLER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEITH NORMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHELSEA PETERSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TARA SCARLETT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLIE STILES SCEARCE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PENNY SCHWINN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AC WHARTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAKASHA WINTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BLAIR TAYLOR	CEO	24.00	Officer Director	$187,000	$0	$187,000

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	$545,845	$936,902	$1,352,082	$-391,057
2022	$2,268,633	$1,232,175	$1,722,600	$1,036,458
2021	$952,054	$1,033,985	$697,415	$-81,931
2020	$725,065	$473,345	$761,824	$251,720
2019	$987,500	$861,994	$483,029	$125,506
2019	$987,500	$861,994	$483,029	$125,506
2018	$1,002,198	$1,062,996	$371,688	$-60,798

TENNESSEANS FOR QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION POLICY AND RESEARCH