RUTH WASHBURN COOPERATIVE SCHOOL

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1961

Legal Domicile

Phone

7196363084

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

RUTH WASHBURN COOPERATIVE SCHOOL, founded in 1961, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $675K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $807K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

THE SCHOOLS EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $705,235

PROVIDES NURSERY SCHOOL INSTRUCTION AND DAYCARE BEFORE AND AFTER THE SCHOOL DAY

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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 $39,072

Program Service Revenue $614,040

Investment Income $1,124

Other Revenue $20,957

TOTAL REVENUE $675,193

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $613,360

Fundraising Expenses $19,204

Program Expenses $705,235

Other Expenses $183,212

TOTAL EXPENSES $807,166

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$675,193	$857,410	-0.2%
Expenses	$807,166	$783,419	+0.0%
Net Income	$-131,973	$73,991	-2.8%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MEG DUNCAN	CO-OP LIASON	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGAN YOUNGS	MEMBER	Director	$0	$0	$0
HANNAH EGGER	MEMBER	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN BRANFORD	MEMBER	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT RUCKER	MEMBER	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM LAUFFENBURGER	MEMBER	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN STEWART-PATTON	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDSAY KOPPS	PRESIDENT	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LAUREN GUBBINS	VICE PRESIDENT	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JOEL PRATT	TREASURER	Officer	$0	$0	$0
TESS AHERN	SECRETARY	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
2025	$675,193	$807,166	$701,765	$-131,973
2024	$857,410	$783,419	$788,362	$73,991
2023	$730,813	$692,440	$764,802	$38,373
2021	$561,364	$496,453	$706,642	$64,911
2020	$575,667	$528,308	$748,505	$47,359
2019	$509,961	$491,098	$724,660	$18,863