CSG ACTION (EIN 274648506) - 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

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Mark Meckler

Phone

5404417227

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CSG ACTION, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

To empower ordinary citizens to have an impact on community life by providing opportunities for citizens to receive information and training on civic engagement and to engage in lobbying activities in order to influence legislation for the benefit of the community.

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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 $1,194,247

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $9

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,194,256

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $18,640

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,361,408

Other Expenses $1,364,675

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,383,315

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,194,256	$2,114,000	-0.4%
Expenses	$1,383,315	$1,284,779	+0.1%
Net Income	$-189,059	$829,221	-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

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

$560,867

Total Directors

$224,881

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Mark Meckler	President and CEO	2.00	Officer Director	$10,450	$15,881	$224,881
Robert Kelly	General Counsel and CFO	1.00	Officer	$2,323	$18,077	$134,213
Rita Peters	Secretary	1.00	Officer	$0	$21,727	$70,141
Michael Ruthenberg	Secretary	1.00	Officer	$0	$24,762	$131,632
Tim Dunn	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eric O'Keefe	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,194,256	$1,383,315	$2,301,510	$-189,059
2022	$2,114,000	$1,284,779	$2,319,084	$829,221
2021	$1,800,000	$1,211,882	$1,487,767	$588,118
2020	$2,000,000	$1,127,325	$985,033	$872,675

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