DEMOCRACY MATTERS INSTITUTE INC

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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

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JAY R MANDLE

Phone

3157254211

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

DEMOCRACY MATTERS INSTITUTE INC, founded in 2001, is a micro nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $2K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 93% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $17K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 698% operating deficit.

Mission

TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE COLLEGE STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES IN PROJECTS TO STRENGTHEN OUR COUNTRY'S DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $12,771

NON-PARTISAN CAMPUS-BASED PROJECT THAT WORKS TO GET PRIVATE MONEY OUT OF POLITICS AND PEOPLE BACK IN. OFFERING PAID INTERNSHIPS TO UNDERGRADUATES AND AFFILIATE INTERNSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS...

NON-PARTISAN CAMPUS-BASED PROJECT THAT WORKS TO GET PRIVATE MONEY OUT OF POLITICS AND PEOPLE BACK IN. OFFERING PAID INTERNSHIPS TO UNDERGRADUATES AND AFFILIATE INTERNSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, DEMOCRACY MATTERS INSTITUTE, INC. MENTORS THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING OUR DEMOCRACY. STUDENTS ORGANIZE ACTIONS AND PROJECTS CONNECTING PRO-DEMOCRACY REFORMS TO ISSUES OF ENVIRONMENT, CIVIL RIGHTS, EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, FOREIGN POLICY AND MORE.

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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 $2,070

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,070

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $50

Program Expenses $12,771

Other Expenses $16,513

TOTAL EXPENSES $16,513

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,070	$31,784	-0.9%
Expenses	$16,513	$22,467	-0.3%
Net Income	$-14,443	$9,317	-2.6%

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

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRANDY BONES	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MILES PALMINTERI	Director	0.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARYN CAMBRIDGE	Director	0.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM EICHEN	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADONAL FOYLE	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BONNIE HALLAM	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY R MANDLE	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MAX STAHL	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BURT WELTMAN	Director	0.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOAN D MANDLE	Executive Dir.	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ABIGAIL EVANS	Director	0.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOAN D MANDLE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	2.00		$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	$2,070	$16,513	$20,849	$-14,443
2023	$31,784	$22,467	$36,145	$9,317
2022	$3,926	$37,023	$27,999	$-33,097
2021	$32,363	$35,539	$60,640	$-3,176
2020	$57,662	$45,543	$84,179	$12,119
2019	$41,087	$48,340	$107,705	$-7,253