EWG ACTION FUND

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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

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SCOTT MALLAN

Phone

2026676982

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

EWG ACTION FUND, founded in 2002, is a micro nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $9K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 89% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $44K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 410% operating deficit.

Mission

EWG ACTION FUND (THE ACTION FUND) USES THE POWER OF INFORMATION TO PROTECT CITIZENS' HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE ACTION FUND WILL CARRY OUT ITS MISSION BY PROMOTING PUBLIC LEGISLATIVE AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY ON A RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $14,415

WATER AND AGRICULTURE - THE ACTION FUND EDUCATES DECISION-MAKERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY FROM AGRICULTURAL RUNOFF, PESTICIDES ON FOOD, AND OF FARM SUBSIDIES TO...

WATER AND AGRICULTURE - THE ACTION FUND EDUCATES DECISION-MAKERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY FROM AGRICULTURAL RUNOFF, PESTICIDES ON FOOD, AND OF FARM SUBSIDIES TO LARGE CORPORATIONS.

Program 2

Expenses: $360

TOXICS AND HUMAN HEALTH - THE ACTION FUND ADVOCATES AND EDUCATES THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON AREAS RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS, ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS, AND HUMAN HEALTH. EXAMPLES INCLUDE COSMETICS AND...

TOXICS AND HUMAN HEALTH - THE ACTION FUND ADVOCATES AND EDUCATES THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON AREAS RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS, ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS, AND HUMAN HEALTH. EXAMPLES INCLUDE COSMETICS AND PERSISTENT BIO ACCUMULATIVE TOXINS.

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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 $8,664

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $8,664

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $10,744

Fundraising Expenses $18,871

Program Expenses $14,775

Other Expenses $33,439

TOTAL EXPENSES $44,183

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$8,664	$79,615	-0.9%
Expenses	$44,183	$113,367	-0.6%
Net Income	$-35,519	$-33,752	+0.1%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DURWOOD ZAELKE	CHAIR & PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEN COOK	TREASURER/SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT MALLAN	VP FINANCE	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
2024	$8,664	$44,183	$30,101	$-35,519
2023	$79,615	$113,367	$114,032	$-33,752
2022	$55,736	$22,346	$87,536	$33,390
2021	$29,630	$39,018	$53,683	$-9,388
2020	$121,824	$84,340	$69,262	$37,484
2019	$44,919	$100,333	$30,627	$-55,414
2018	$81,862	$290,984	$85,312	$-209,122