WILLIE L BROWN JR INSTITUTE ON POLITICS AND PUBLIC SERVICE (EIN 421572763) - 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

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

WILLIE L BROWN JR

Phone

4157730500

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

WILLIE L BROWN JR INSTITUTE ON POLITICS AND PUBLIC SERVICE, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $278K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 35% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $455K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 64% operating deficit.

Mission

RECRUIT AND TRAIN QUALIFIED PEOPLE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE; ADDRESS CALIFORNIA POLICY CHALLENGES.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $278,169

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $278,169

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $255,223

Salaries & Benefits $133,382

Fundraising Expenses $6,669

Program Expenses $393,774

Other Expenses $66,585

TOTAL EXPENSES $455,190

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$278,169	$429,244	-0.4%
Expenses	$455,190	$170,001	+1.7%
Net Income	$-177,021	$259,243	-1.7%

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

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

$115,566

Total Directors

$115,566

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
WILLIE L BROWN JR	CHAIRMAN AND CEO	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
VICTOR MAKRAS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIMI HARRIS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EUGENE DUFFY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARIUS ANDERSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN BROWN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	30.00	Officer Director	$115,566	$0	$115,566
STEVEN KAY	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DAVID BOTT	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$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
2025	$278,169	$455,190	$1,068,098	$-177,021
2024	$429,244	$170,001	$1,245,119	$259,243
2023	$26,000	$71,951	$985,876	$-45,951
2022	$28,977	$104,480	$1,031,827	$-75,503
2021	$28,905	$130,249	$1,107,330	$-101,344
2020	$94,069	$235,971	$1,208,674	$-141,902
2019	$154,259	$198,516	$1,350,576	$-44,257
2018	$366,310	$123,567	$1,394,833	$242,743

WILLIE L BROWN JR INSTITUTE ON POLITICS AND PUBLIC SERVICE