WASHINGTON ALLIANCE FOR BETTER SCHOOLS (EIN 911698851) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1995

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

EMILY YIM

Phone

2063934918

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

WASHINGTON ALLIANCE FOR BETTER SCHOOLS, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $3.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

WASHINGTON ALLIANCE FOR BETTER SCHOOLS IS A 501(C)(3) NON-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 1995. IT IS A COLLABORATIVE OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT LEVERAGES RESOURCES, TALENT AND INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL TO HELP OVER A QUARTER MILLION STUDENTS GRADUATE CAREER AND COLLEGE READY. WASHINGTON ALLIANCE FOR BETTER SCHOOLS IS THE RECIPIENT OF EDUCATIONALLY-BASED STATE, FEDERAL AND PRIVATE GRANTS WHICH PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION, EVALUATION AND REPORTING OF EACH GRANT RECEIVED.

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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 $3,306,327

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $4,501

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $3,310,828

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,415,571

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,717,164

Other Expenses $801,758

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,217,329

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,310,828	$3,032,566	+0.1%
Expenses	$3,217,329	$2,783,248	+0.2%
Net Income	$93,499	$249,318	-0.6%

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

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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

877

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

$259,932

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
EMILY YIM	PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00	Officer	$209,239	$50,693	$259,932
JOHN BONNER	VP OF STRAGIC PARTNERSHIPS & NETWORKING	40.00	Highest	$132,667	$38,211	$170,878
APRIL NILSEN	VP OF DEVELOPMENT & IMPACT	40.00	Highest	$114,333	$34,577	$148,910
MR MICHAEL TOLLEY	TREASURER/SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR ALISON BRYNELSON	CO CHAIR - EXEC COMMITTEE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR JON HOLMEN	VICE CHAIR - EXEC COMMITTEE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR SUSANA REYES	CO CHAIR - EXEC COMMITTEE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MR RYAN CALKINS	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR IVAN DURAN	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR JOSHUA GARCIA	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MR JOEL GILBERTSON	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MR ADAM GLOSS	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR BRENT JONES	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MS MARIE KUROSE	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR REBECCA MINER	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR DAMIEN PATTENAUDE	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR ZAC ROBBINS	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR IAN SALTZMAN	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MR KEVIN STIGERTS	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR ADAM SWINYARD	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MS KATINA THORNOCK	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MR ISRAEL VELA	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MR SALIM KOUIDRI	MEMBER	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
2024	$3,310,828	$3,217,329	$2,587,610	$93,499
2023	$3,032,566	$2,783,248	$2,184,534	$249,318
2022	$2,998,308	$2,352,585	$1,940,818	$645,723
2021	$2,014,078	$1,578,359	$1,215,218	$435,719
2020	$1,611,738	$1,265,850	$889,399	$345,888
2019	$1,480,856	$1,365,543	$422,211	$115,313
2018	$1,460,100	$1,401,360	$312,878	$58,740

WASHINGTON ALLIANCE FOR BETTER SCHOOLS