Copper Mountain College Foundation

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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

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Ron Sears

Phone

7603663791

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Copper Mountain College Foundation, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $856K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 28% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $7.3M represent 103 months of operating reserves.

Mission

To maximize educational opportunities in the morongo basin supporting copper mountain community college districts students, programs, and facilities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $394,564

MAXIMIZING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE MORONGO BASIN BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE STUDENTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $339,732

SUPPORTING THE PROGRAMS OF COPPER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT.

Program 3

Expenses: $15,036

SUPPORTING THE FACILITIES OF COPPER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT. BUILDING AND UPGRADING CAPITAL PROJECTS AS WELL AS PROVIDING EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE TO THE COLLEGE.

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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 $470,394

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $305,366

Other Revenue $80,129

TOTAL REVENUE $855,889

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $413,496

Salaries & Benefits $214,822

Fundraising Expenses $70,228

Program Expenses $749,332

Other Expenses $312,224

TOTAL EXPENSES $940,542

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$855,889	$1,195,307	-0.3%
Expenses	$940,542	$1,085,375	-0.1%
Net Income	$-84,653	$109,932	-1.8%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Sandy Smith	Executive Director	40.00		$0	$20,117	$193,853
Brandon Burdett	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
James Brakebill	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Karen Coghill	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chelsi Chastain	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tori Moore	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kevin Cosgriff	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jerald Garber	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Daren Otten	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Meredith Plummer	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Zaccaria	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Renee Anderson	Vice President	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Kristie Mitchell	Secretary	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Kristina Suydam	Treasurer	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Ron Sears	President	1.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$855,889	$940,542	$7,390,679	$-84,653
2023	$1,195,307	$1,085,375	$6,960,799	$109,932
2022	$948,966	$1,226,925	$6,702,843	$-277,959
2021	$1,274,600	$1,250,992	$9,241,042	$23,608
2020	$499,120	$570,594	$7,737,980	$-71,474
2019	$556,923	$581,687	$7,556,676	$-24,764