Applied Scholastics Spanish Lake

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

G Craig Burton

Phone

3143556355

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Applied Scholastics Spanish Lake, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit that reported $183K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $216K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

To improve and revitalize the field of education by instructing students and teachers in the proper method of studying using Study Technology developed by educator and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $53,891 Revenue: $48,573

Publishing - Applied Scholastics Spanish Lake advances education by training educators and others how to learn effectively through the application of simple but effective techniques called Study...

Publishing - Applied Scholastics Spanish Lake advances education by training educators and others how to learn effectively through the application of simple but effective techniques called Study Technology. It publishes and sells an extensive library in multi-languages of educational books, training course manuals, educational posters, etc. These educational publications are sold to teachers, workforce development trainers, students, affiliate schools and the general public.

Program 2

Expenses: $99,196 Revenue: $48,454

Education & Literacy - Applied Scholastics Spanish Lake trains adult educators and students in its Applied Scholastics Educator Institute, a post-secondary, proprietary school certified with the...

Education & Literacy - Applied Scholastics Spanish Lake trains adult educators and students in its Applied Scholastics Educator Institute, a post-secondary, proprietary school certified with the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. While most training is conducted at the Institutes St Louis campus, some was delivered in countries such as Ghana and Liberia. Students learn how to: recognize and overcome learning barriers; work within classrooms with diverse levels of student competency; close the gaps in student academic achievement; tutor using specialized techniques for phonics, sight word repertoire, subject vocabulary and comprehension strategies.

Program 3

Expenses: $37,834 Revenue: $0

Public Awareness and Information Campaigns - One of Applied Scholastics Spanish Lakes principal programs is showing the public how they can overcome learning problems commonly encountered, through...

Public Awareness and Information Campaigns - One of Applied Scholastics Spanish Lakes principal programs is showing the public how they can overcome learning problems commonly encountered, through free workshops and seminars, educational pamphlets and booklets, newsletters and blogs.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $85,462

Program Service Revenue $54,150

Investment Income $71

Other Revenue $42,877

TOTAL REVENUE $182,560

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $1,592

Program Expenses $190,921

Other Expenses $215,929

TOTAL EXPENSES $215,929

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$182,560	$194,030	-0.1%
Expenses	$215,929	$215,911	+0.0%
Net Income	$-33,369	$-21,881	+0.5%

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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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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Steven L Hayes	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Timothy Bowles	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
G Craig Burton	Director, CFO/Treasurer	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Gerson	President	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Secretary	5.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$182,560	$215,929	$66,089	$-33,369
2022	$194,030	$215,911	$50,139	$-21,881