MT ZION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MELONIE STOWE

Phone

7197337267

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MT ZION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $244K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 35% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $233K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

TO LEAD AND PREPARE STUDENTS WITH GOD-CENTERED EDUCATION TO BE READY TO FOLLOW CHRIST IN ANY FIELD AND IN EVERY SEASON.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $232,504 Revenue: $233,468

MT. ZION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (MZCS) IS A 501C3 NONPROFIT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IN COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, FOUNDED IN 2023. WE PARTNER WITH CHRISTIAN FAMILIES TO PROVIDE A CHRIST-CENTERED, ACADEMICALLY STRONG EDUCATION. STUDENTS ATTEND ON-CAMPUS CLASSES 2-3 DAYS PER WEEK AND COMPLETE HOME ASSIGNMENTS UNDER PARENT GUIDANCE ON OTHER DAYS. MZCS SERVES STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, AS WELL AS HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES THROUGH ENRICHMENT AND UMBRELLA PROGRAMS. WE OFFER INSTRUCTION IN CORE SUBJECTS WITH A STRONG BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW AND PROVIDE FRIDAY ENRICHMENT CLASSES IN THE ARTS, LEADERSHIP, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND MORE. MZCS IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SUPPORTED THROUGH TUITION, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENSURE BROAD ACCESS TO QUALITY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION.

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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 $10,676

Program Service Revenue $233,468

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $244,144

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $191,749

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $232,504

Other Expenses $40,755

TOTAL EXPENSES $232,504

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$244,144	$377,323	-0.4%
Expenses	$232,504	$472,707	-0.5%
Net Income	$11,640	$-95,384	-1.1%

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

N/A

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

$57,157

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JAMIE CHENEY	SECRETARY	0.50	Officer	$19,885	$0	$19,885
DERICK HULL	VICE PRESIDE	0.50	Officer	$19,021	$0	$19,021
MELONIE STOWE	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer	$10,248	$0	$10,248
ADINA COX	TREASURER	0.50	Officer	$8,003	$0	$8,003
ROBIN GAMMIE	HEAD OF SCHO	10.00	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	$244,144	$232,504	$11,502	$11,640
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data