THE FAIRNESS PROJECT (EIN 371779557) - 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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

STEVE TROSSMAN

Phone

2026026981

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE FAIRNESS PROJECT, founded in 2015, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $33.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 144% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

PROMOTING GENERAL SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE USE OF, AND EDUCATION AROUND, BALLOT MEASURES ADVANCING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL EQUITY.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $33,137,875

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $180,440

Other Revenue $1,081

TOTAL REVENUE $33,319,396

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $26,909,338

Salaries & Benefits $1,976,487

Fundraising Expenses $786,250

Program Expenses $31,213,298

Other Expenses $3,916,021

TOTAL EXPENSES $32,801,846

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$33,319,396	$13,664,426	+1.4%
Expenses	$32,801,846	$10,687,859	+2.1%
Net Income	$517,550	$2,976,567	-0.8%

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

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

$284,800

Total Directors

$284,800

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KELLY HALL	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SEC./TREAS.	040.00	Officer Director	$264,207	$20,593	$284,800
HANNAH LEDFORD	DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CAMPAIGNS DIRECTOR	040.00	Highest	$203,813	$23,940	$227,753
ALEXIS MAGNAN-CALLAWAY	COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL DIRECTOR	040.00	Highest	$171,802	$22,688	$194,490
DANIEL SORENSON	DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR	040.00	Highest	$170,355	$14,954	$185,309
KYLE QUINN-QUESADA	REGIONAL CAMPAIGNS DIRECTOR	040.00	Highest	$126,396	$27,953	$154,349
HILTON MITCHELL	REGIONAL CAMPAIGNS DIRECTOR	040.00	Highest	$126,396	$20,720	$147,116
STEVE TROSSMAN	PRESIDENT	002.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NAOMI ABERLY	BOARD MEMBER	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RONALD NEWMAN	BOARD MEMBER	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MINDY MYERS	BOARD MEMBER	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUZANNE JIMENEZ	BOARD MEMBER	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH SOLOMONESE	BOARD MEMBER	001.00	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	$33,319,396	$32,801,846	$4,324,677	$517,550
2023	$13,664,426	$10,687,859	$3,877,782	$2,976,567
2023	$13,664,426	$10,687,859	$3,877,782	$2,976,567
2022	$4,168,934	$4,623,915	$759,735	$-454,981
2021	$5,316,361	$4,864,210	$1,253,311	$452,151
2020	$6,339,523	$3,955,909	$776,234	$2,383,614
2019	$3,695,132	$3,488,154	$319,050	$206,978
2018	$6,363,274	$9,851,276	$697,822	$-3,488,002

THE FAIRNESS PROJECT