APPALACHIAN BANNER ACADEMY (EIN 861679529) - 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

2021

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MIKAEL GOUGE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

8652360203

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

APPALACHIAN BANNER ACADEMY, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $226K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 44% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

APPALACHIAN BANNER ACADEMY IS A SPECIALIZED SCHOOL THAT SERVES STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) AND OTHER BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. IT OFFERS A HIGH LEVEL OF SUPPORT AND INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF ITS LEARNERS. THE SCHOOL INTEGRATES EVIDENCE-BASED THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS WITH ACADEMIC CURRICULA TO CREATE A POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS TO THRIVE AND CURRENTLY SERVES 24 STUDENTS.

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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 $15,000

Program Service Revenue $181,688

Investment Income $40

Other Revenue $29,142

TOTAL REVENUE $225,870

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $201,114

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $212,127

Other Expenses $35,612

TOTAL EXPENSES $236,726

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$225,870	$157,004	+0.4%
Expenses	$236,726	$139,174	+0.7%
Net Income	$-10,856	$17,830	-1.6%

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

N/A

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

$4,500

Total Directors

$12,825

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
AUDREY MIKAEL GOUGE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	040.00	Director	$8,325	$0	$8,325
ROBIN MOTTERN	PRESIDENT (LEFT 2024)	010.00	Officer Director	$4,500	$0	$4,500
LINDA BOGAN	DIRECTOR	010.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEVERLEY WIGGINGTON	SECRETARY	010.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHELSEY SCOTT	VICE PRESIDENT	010.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH LAROE	PRESIDENT CURRENT	010.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BEVERLY GUY	TREASURER	005.00	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
2024	$225,870	$236,726	$25,139	$-10,856

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