SPALDING EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1986

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

REBEKAH BAKER

Phone

6234341204

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SPALDING EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL, founded in 1986, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

INCREASE LITERACY FOR ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS BY USING THE SPALDING METHOD TO DEVELOP SKILLED READERS, CRITICAL LISTENERS, AND ACCOMPLISHED WRITERS AND SPELLERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $889,639 Revenue: $423,463

CURRICULUM AND PRODUCT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS CONSIST OF CONTINUALLY MONITORING AND EVALUATING THE QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF PRODUCTS AND COURSES. NEW PRODUCTS AND IMPROVED INSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES ARE INTRODUCED PERIODICALLY. THE SPALDING RESOURCE CENTER CONTINUES TO BE UPGRADED AND IS A MAJOR SOURCE FOR INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS, DOWNLOADABLE PRACTICE MATERIAL, DIGITAL CLASSIC & READING FOUNDATION TEACHER GUIDES AND THE NEW ORAL READING FLUENCY TEACHER MANUAL. THE SPALDING ACADEMY MOBILE APP LAUNCHED IN 2025. ALSO DURING 2025, THE PROGRAM RECEIVED APPROVAL AS A TIER I INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM BY THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Program 2

Expenses: $241,969 Revenue: $593,256

SPALDING, IN COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND OTHERS, PROVIDES TEACHERS AND HOME EDUCATORS WITH TRAINING THAT IS PRACTICAL, AND WITH SUPPORT THAT IS NEEDED FOR BEING SUCCESSFUL IN THE...

SPALDING, IN COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND OTHERS, PROVIDES TEACHERS AND HOME EDUCATORS WITH TRAINING THAT IS PRACTICAL, AND WITH SUPPORT THAT IS NEEDED FOR BEING SUCCESSFUL IN THE CLASSROOM AND AT HOME. DURING 2025, MORE THAN FOUR NEW LOCATIONS WERE WELCOMED TO THE SPALDING FAMILY AND BOTH COURSES WERE APPROVED FOR UNIVERSITY CREDITS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA, ANCHORAGE.

Program 3

Expenses: $185,791 Revenue: $18,973

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INVOLVES IDENTIFYING THOSE TEACHERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING CERTIFIED, ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATE GUIDELINES, AND EFFICIENTLY MOVING INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE...

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INVOLVES IDENTIFYING THOSE TEACHERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING CERTIFIED, ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATE GUIDELINES, AND EFFICIENTLY MOVING INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF SPALDING CERTIFICATION IS TO DEVELOP HIGHLY-QUALIFIED SPALDING CERTIFIED PERSONNEL WHO ARE DEDICATED TO INCREASING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH USE OF THE SPALDING METHOD. DURING 2025, THE ORGANIZATION INTRODUCED DIGITAL DECODABLES AND RULE VIDEOS.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $125,000

Program Service Revenue $612,229

Investment Income $166,003

Other Revenue $430,482

TOTAL REVENUE $1,333,714

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $979,468

Fundraising Expenses $16,572

Program Expenses $1,317,399

Other Expenses $685,398

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,664,866

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$1,333,714	$1,200,558	+0.1%
Expenses	$1,664,866	$1,665,583	0.0%
Net Income	$-331,152	$-465,025	-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

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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

$204,733

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
REBEKAH BAKER	CEO	40.00	Officer	$131,018	$5,600	$136,618
KERRI PORTER	CFO	25.00	Officer	$68,115	$0	$68,115
SUSAN TOOHEY	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA ASH	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR RONALD G SIPUS	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES NORTH	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JARED MULLER	Director	1.00	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	$1,333,714	$1,664,866	$3,171,843	$-331,152
2024	$1,200,558	$1,665,583	$3,372,453	$-465,025
2023	$1,645,710	$1,583,388	$3,561,567	$62,322
2022	$1,610,074	$1,434,445	$3,133,013	$175,629
2021	$1,923,846	$1,259,010	$3,403,130	$664,836
2020	$1,531,850	$1,274,055	$3,014,164	$257,795
2019	$1,400,593	$1,218,786	$2,954,575	$181,807
2018	$1,553,237	$1,281,695	$2,542,217	$271,542