RAILROAD WORKERS EDUCATION & LEGAL DEFENSE FOUNDATION (EIN 371711643) - 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

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Hugh Sawyer

Phone

4042901961

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

RAILROAD WORKERS EDUCATION & LEGAL DEFENSE FOUNDATION, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $245K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 3187% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $235K, a strong 96% operating margin.

Mission

Provides grassroots education and leadership development programs that help railroad workers understand the issues they face, to build unity and solidarity among railroaders, and ensure democracy and transparency in our unions.

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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 $245,180

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $84

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $245,264

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $10,394

Other Expenses $10,394

TOTAL EXPENSES $10,394

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$245,264	$7,461	+31.9%
Expenses	$10,394	$2,488	+3.2%
Net Income	$234,870	$4,973	+46.2%

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

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
Ross Grooters	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ron Kaminkow	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Hugh Sawyer	Treasurer	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jason Doering	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Gabriel Christenson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andrew Weir	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nicholas Wurst	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	$245,264	$10,394	$245,771	$234,870

RAILROAD WORKERS EDUCATION & LEGAL DEFENSE FOUNDATION