THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE INSTITUTE

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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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $347,432

THE INSTITUTE'S RESEARCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REVIEWS OF THE STATE OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE IN THE UNITED STATES AND PUBLISHING STUDIES AND REPORTS AS WELL AS MAKING DATA AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH ITS WEBSITE. SOME STUDIES AND REPORTS ARE WRITTEN FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC; OTHERS ARE WRITTEN FOR PUBLICATION IN ACADEMIC JOURNALS AND DISTRIBUTION AT ACADEMIC CONFERENCES. THE INSTITUTE GENERALLY COPYRIGHTS THE STUDIES AND REPORTS. THE INSTITUTE DISTRIBUTES THESE STUDIES AND REPORTS TO THE MEDIA, EDUCATORS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE, PRIMARILY BY MAIL OR ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION AND ON ITS WEBSITE. SOME STUDIES AND REPORTS MAY ALSO BE PUBLISHED IN ESTABLISHED NEWSPAPER OR OTHER PERIODICALS, OR IN BOOK FORM, BY PUBLISHERS UNRELATED TO THE INSTITUTE, SOME OF WHOM MAY CHARGE FOR THEIR PUBLICATIONS.

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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