POLIS INSTITUTE INC (EIN 270226465) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2009

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Phil HIssom

Phone

4076088311

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

POLIS INSTITUTE INC, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $506K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 42% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $487K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

Polis Institute is dedicated to creating a better world by providing the tools and strategies that bring immediate and lasting change to those most affected by social inequities. We believe in challenging the status quo through empowering people most impacted by disparities to become agents of change.

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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 $220,844

Program Service Revenue $285,177

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $506,021

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $298,358

Fundraising Expenses $22,380

Program Expenses $286,435

Other Expenses $188,156

TOTAL EXPENSES $486,514

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$506,021	$868,146	-0.4%
Expenses	$486,514	$858,741	-0.4%
Net Income	$19,507	$9,405	+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

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

$7,943

Total Directors

$7,943

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Chris Ramos	Chairperson	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Vanessa Gonzalez	Vice-Chairperson	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ryan Norman	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Busey PHD	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JB Boonstra	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Phil Hissom	Secretary	15.00	Officer Director	$7,943	$0	$7,943

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	$506,021	$486,514	$55,089	$19,507
2023	$868,146	$858,741	$99,909	$9,405
2022	$716,166	$727,401	$99,703	$-11,235
2021	$493,061	$515,439	$52,282	$-22,378
2020	$698,030	$683,402	$94,697	$14,628
2019	$544,878	$574,718	$94,160	$-29,840
2018	$428,724	$414,220	$64,661	$14,504

POLIS INSTITUTE INC