THE LINK SCHOOL (EIN 872914714) - 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

SARAH BRANSFORD SCHNAUDER

Phone

2254465465

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE LINK SCHOOL, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $357K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $449K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 26% operating deficit.

Mission

THE LINK SCHOOL IS A NON-PROFIT PRIVATE SCHOOL ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES FOR ALL STUDENTS TO GROW BY LINKING THEIR LEARNING STYLES AND INSPIRING THEM TO BUILD STRONG CHARACTER.

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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 $177,923

Program Service Revenue $181,461

Investment Income $-2,858

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $356,526

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $265,804

Fundraising Expenses $4,470

Program Expenses $392,571

Other Expenses $183,268

TOTAL EXPENSES $449,072

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$356,526	$278,318	+0.3%
Expenses	$449,072	$307,458	+0.5%
Net Income	$-92,546	$-29,140	+2.2%

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

$233

Total Directors

$48,654

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SARAH SCHNAUDER	DIRECTOR/HEAD OF SCHOOL	40.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TERAN TRAUERNICHT	DIRECTOR AND PRINCIPAL	40.00	Director	$48,654	$0	$48,654
JESSICA O'CONNOR	BOARD CHAIR	20.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
AMY FENNELL	BOARD SECRETARY & TREASURER	20.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA CARKUFF	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Officer	$233	$0	$233
JAMIN GARIDEL	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JIMMY FREDERICK	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BRANDI SIMMONS	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	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
2025	$356,526	$449,072	$127,169	$-92,546

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