CIVICS FIRST INC (EIN 060998367) - 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

1979

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ERIK A JOHNSON CPA

Phone

8603575300

Tax Period

2017-07-01 to 2018-06-30

CIVICS FIRST INC, founded in 1979, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $241K in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue fell 62% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $323K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 34% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT CITIZENSHIP AND LAW-RELATED PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS IN CONNECTICUT SCHOOLS IN ORDER TO DEVELOP AN ACTIVE INFORMED CITIZENRY.

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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 (2017)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $209,391

Program Service Revenue $22,775

Investment Income $9,021

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $241,187

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $85,113

Fundraising Expenses $12,238

Program Expenses $283,764

Other Expenses $238,142

TOTAL EXPENSES $323,255

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2017	2016	Change
Revenue	$241,187	$639,349	-0.6%
Expenses	$323,255	$678,420	-0.5%
Net Income	$-82,068	$-39,071	+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

Employees

Volunteers

1000

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

$14,921

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JONATHAN WEINER ESQ	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELISABETH MAURER ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIK A JOHNSON CPA	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KIMBERLY WILSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARYAM WASSIL-WARDAK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL O'CONNOR ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
J TYLER BUTTS ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HON HENRY S COHN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC AUGUST	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HON JOYCE KRUTICK CRAIG	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLENE LAVOIE ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONALD ROGERS PHD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH GRUBER ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN CONSTANTINI ESQ	VICE PRESIDE	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HON HOPE SEELEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JARIUS BAKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEANINE DUMONT ALLISON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEANETTE A JOHNSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT MACHSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM SHEA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARLENE KURBAN	ACTING EXEC	40.00	Officer	$14,921	$0	$14,921

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
2018	$241,187	$323,255	$338,756	$-82,068

CIVICS FIRST INC