THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE INSTITUTE (EIN 311684930) - 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

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHAEL MALBIN

Phone

2029698890

Tax Period

2017-09-01 to 2018-08-31

THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE INSTITUTE, founded in 1999, is a micro nonprofit that reported $4K in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $559K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14956% operating deficit.

Mission

THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE INSTITUTE IS A NON-PARTISAN, EDUCATIONAL 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT RESEARCHES AND DOCUMENTS CAMPAIGN FINANCE ISSUES AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT CAMPAIGN FINANCE POLICIES AND CHOICES. THE INSTITUTE'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONDUCTING REVIEWS OF THE STATE OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE IN THE UNITED STATES AND PUBLISHING STUDIES AND REPORTS.

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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 (2017)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $200

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,243

Other Revenue $2,270

TOTAL REVENUE $3,713

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $327,411

Fundraising Expenses $8,588

Program Expenses $347,432

Other Expenses $231,627

TOTAL EXPENSES $559,038

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2017	2016	Change
Revenue	$3,713	$4,201	-0.1%
Expenses	$559,038	$607,780	-0.1%
Net Income	$-555,325	$-603,579	-0.1%

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

$89,964

Total Directors

$89,964

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHAEL MALBIN	EXEC, DIR/SE	32.00	Officer Director	$85,519	$4,445	$89,964
ANTHONY CORRADO	CHAIR	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
F CHRISTOPHER ARTERTON	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETSEY BAYLESS	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
VIC FAZIO	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONALD J FOLEY	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE B GOULD	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENNETH A GROSS	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUTH S JONES	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
RONALD MICHAELSON	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSS CLAYTON MULFORD	TRUSTEE	0.50	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
2018	$3,713	$559,038	No data	$-555,325

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