BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL - QUEEN CREEK (EIN 831355883) - 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

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JAMES CANDLAND

Phone

4809870722

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL - QUEEN CREEK, founded in 2018, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $33.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE MISSION OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO OFFER A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION WITH PROVEN SUPERIOR ACADEMICS, EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS, TIME-HONORED VALUES, AND A HIGH LEVEL OF PARENTAL PARTICIPATION.

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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 $31,907,168

Program Service Revenue $16,159

Investment Income $653,182

Other Revenue $1,171,177

TOTAL REVENUE $33,747,686

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $21,385,304

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $31,599,949

Other Expenses $13,617,610

TOTAL EXPENSES $35,002,914

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$33,747,686	$35,751,009	-0.1%
Expenses	$35,002,914	$31,931,901	+0.1%
Net Income	$-1,255,228	$3,819,108	-1.3%

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

492

Volunteers

158

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

$364,764

Total Directors

$74,505

Key Employees

$223,109

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JAMES CANDLAND	PRESIDENT/CEO	40.00	Officer Director	$61,155	$13,350	$74,505
CHRIS ELTISTE	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AARON WILCOX	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRETT GARNER	SECRETARY	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID FARNSWORTH	EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Key Emp	$192,556	$30,553	$223,109
MAX PORTER	CONTRACTED CFO	30.00	Officer	$67,150	$0	$67,150
MARY KATHRYN BOUCHER	PRINCIPAL	40.00	Highest	$101,207	$12,461	$113,668
DIANA DANA	DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION	40.00	Highest	$120,937	$19,520	$140,457
JOHN ALLEN	PRINCIPAL	40.00	Highest	$120,487	$4,610	$125,097
JOANNE POIRIER	SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$114,710	$18,970	$133,680
GRADY KERR	PRINCIPAL	40.00	Highest	$120,981	$14,871	$135,852
KEVIN BALL	PRINCIPAL	40.00	Highest	$100,660	$17,575	$118,235

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	$33,747,686	$35,002,914	$89,654,369	$-1,255,228
2024	$35,751,009	$31,931,901	$93,473,059	$3,819,108
2023	$31,028,547	$29,041,580	$90,464,616	$1,986,967
2022	$27,551,174	$27,043,852	$73,548,839	$507,322
2021	$26,576,099	$25,121,269	$74,039,747	$1,454,830
2019	$12,525,092	$12,139,754	$73,413,320	$385,338

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL - QUEEN CREEK