American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Research (EIN 208601897) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Tuckman-Chang Vulnerability Assessment

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Stephen Pociask

Phone

7032829400

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AMERICAN CONSUMER INSTITUTE CENTER FOR CITIZEN RESEARCH, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $538K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 58% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $175K, a strong 33% operating margin.

Mission

To inform mainstream consumers on important issues that affect their lives by providing consumer news and research.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health & Payment Capacity Assessment (FICO Scale: 300–850)

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,410,073

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $66,682

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,476,755

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,241,706

Fundraising Expenses $302,526

Program Expenses $1,063,874

Other Expenses $282,481

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,533,790

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,476,755	$1,336,367	+0.1%
Expenses	$1,533,790	$1,015,076	+0.5%
Net Income	$-57,035	$321,291	-1.2%

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

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

$444,323

Total Directors

$444,323

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Stephen Pociask	Chair	40.00	Officer Director	$290,000	$8,572	$298,572
Anne Danehy	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tirzah Duren	Director	40.00	Officer Director	$137,500	$8,251	$145,751
Joseph P Fuhr	Director	1.00	Director	$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	$1,476,755	$1,533,790	$1,912,844	$-57,035
2023	$1,336,367	$1,015,076	$2,002,000	$321,291
2022	$1,069,645	$815,044	$1,623,392	$254,601
2021	$1,204,670	$565,160	$1,370,412	$639,510
2020	$628,263	$532,789	$792,738	$95,474
2019	$631,480	$516,675	$633,807	$114,805
2018	$537,781	$362,344	$519,002	$175,437

American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Research