ACCLAIM CHARTER SCHOOL (EIN 860868336) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

EDWARD MACDONALD

Phone

6236910919

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ACCLAIM CHARTER SCHOOL, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $3.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

TO OPERATE A CHARTER SCHOOL SPONSORED BY THE ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS, WHICH MANDATES POLICIES AND OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES, TO APPROXIMATELY 255 STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGTH GRADES IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA.

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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 $3,115,329

Program Service Revenue $5,741

Investment Income $73,414

Other Revenue $2,900

TOTAL REVENUE $3,197,384

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,946,069

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,955,181

Other Expenses $1,580,717

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,526,786

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,197,384	$3,874,164	-0.2%
Expenses	$3,526,786	$3,481,741	+0.0%
Net Income	$-329,402	$392,423	-1.8%

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

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

$340,536

Total Directors

$340,536

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MELANIE POWERS	PRESIDENT/CEO	40.00	Officer Director	$131,289	$0	$131,289
JAMES BRITTINGHAM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BEVERLY MUHAMMED	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIANNA ENRIQUEZ	DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL ASSELIN	DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$52,529	$0	$52,529
OLAYINKA TEIBO	DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$62,968	$0	$62,968
BRIAN SANDUSKY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EDWARD MACDONALD	ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/CHARTER REP	40.00	Officer Director	$93,750	$0	$93,750

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	$3,197,384	$3,526,786	$6,591,325	$-329,402
2024	$3,874,164	$3,481,741	$7,157,348	$392,423
2023	$4,106,770	$3,460,605	$6,343,758	$646,165
2022	$3,791,890	$3,532,576	$5,953,925	$259,314
2021	$3,628,207	$3,302,513	$5,980,354	$325,694

ACCLAIM CHARTER SCHOOL