Designs For Learning Differences (EIN 850290551) - 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

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KIMBERLY FLEMING

Phone

5058220476

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Designs For Learning Differences, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $517K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $568K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF DLD SYCAMORE SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A QUALITY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE UNIQUE AND DIFFERENT STYLES OF LEARNING. WE PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT, WHICH ALLOWS EACH STUDENT TO REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL.

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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 $12,358

Program Service Revenue $487,293

Investment Income $903

Other Revenue $16,201

TOTAL REVENUE $516,755

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $470,971

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $460,772

Other Expenses $97,504

TOTAL EXPENSES $568,475

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$516,755	$535,045	0.0%
Expenses	$568,475	$574,766	0.0%
Net Income	$-51,720	$-39,721	+0.3%

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

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

$82,155

Total Directors

$40,607

Key Employees

$110,855

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KIMBERLY FLEMING	DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Key Emp	$70,248	$0	$70,248
CELIA BURNETT	BOARD MEMBER	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHERYL ANELLO	SECRETARY/TREASURER	3.50	Officer Director Key Emp	$11,907	$0	$11,907
MARGE MCCAMENT	DIRECTOR EMERITUS	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARRY REETZ	PRESIDENT	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JON ASHWORTH	VICE PRESIDENT	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCY HACKETT	BOARD MEMBER	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES MERCER	BOARD MEMBER	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA F MCMURRAY	ASST. DIRECTOR	40.00	Director Key Emp	$28,700	$0	$28,700

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	$516,755	$568,475	$194,042	$-51,720
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$558,190	$591,228	$281,247	$-33,038
2022	$547,817	$506,151	$313,096	$41,666
2020	$448,495	$379,823	$278,807	$68,672

Designs For Learning Differences