Center for Independent Employees (EIN 260005176) - 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

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

James F Edwards Jr

Phone

8643169050

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Center for Independent Employees, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $935K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 55% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $280K, a strong 30% operating margin.

Mission

To provide educational materials and legal aid with respect to union-related activities to independent employees seeking such support and assistance.

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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 $934,437

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $100

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $934,537

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,000

Salaries & Benefits $244,641

Fundraising Expenses $124,000

Program Expenses $483,717

Other Expenses $401,239

TOTAL EXPENSES $654,880

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$934,537	$601,914	+0.6%
Expenses	$654,880	$535,303	+0.2%
Net Income	$279,657	$66,611	+3.2%

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

$244,122

Total Directors

$26,722

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Russ Brown	Director, President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
J William Strickland	Director, Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$19,935	$0	$19,935
James F Edwards Jr	Director, Treasurer	35.00	Officer Director	$6,787	$0	$6,787
Brigitta Allen	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lynn Edwards	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jared Rodriguez	Executive Director	35.00	Officer	$81,000	$0	$81,000
Keith Williams	Vice President	35.00	Officer	$78,900	$0	$78,900
Peter Reichard	Vice President	10.00	Officer	$57,500	$0	$57,500

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$934,537	$654,880	$448,123	$279,657
2022	$601,914	$535,303	$168,466	$66,611
2021	$620,648	$565,976	$101,855	$54,672
2020	$607,033	$898,070	$53,993	$-291,037
2019	$750,566	$434,688	$309,476	$315,878
2018	$737,386	$708,810	$26,956	$28,576

Center for Independent Employees