CALIFORNIA ACTION (EIN 330746821) - 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

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARK W BUCHER

Phone

7145732201

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

CALIFORNIA ACTION, founded in 1997, is a micro nonprofit that reported $24K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 90% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $106K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 338% operating deficit.

Mission

ENGAGE IN LITIGATION, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY IN PURSUIT OF GOVERNMENTAL REFORM, INCLUDING THE SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION OF BALLOT MEASURES.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $12,665

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $11,532

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $24,197

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $82,632

Other Expenses $105,922

TOTAL EXPENSES $105,922

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$24,197	$236,867	-0.9%
Expenses	$105,922	$161,663	-0.3%
Net Income	$-81,725	$75,204	-2.1%

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

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SCOTT BAUGH	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK W BUCHER	PRESIDENT	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT W LOEWEN	SECRETARY	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
VACANT POSITION	CFO	N/A	Officer 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
2022	$24,197	$105,922	$341,170	$-81,725
2021	$236,867	$161,663	$422,895	$75,204

CALIFORNIA ACTION