Cause of Action 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

2011

Legal Domicile

Phone

7032147118

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Cause of Action Institute, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $872K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 336% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $814K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

CAUSE OF ACTION INSTITUTE (COA INSTITUTE) CARRIES OUT ITS MISSION THROUGH VARIOUS STRATEGIC LITIGATION, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $784,555 Revenue: $0

CAUSE OF ACTION INSTITUTE USES RESEARCH UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE FILINGS TO STIMULATE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND REFORM CONCERNING (1) GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY...

CAUSE OF ACTION INSTITUTE USES RESEARCH UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE FILINGS TO STIMULATE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND REFORM CONCERNING (1) GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY, AND FEDERAL SPENDING OVERSIGHT, (2) GOVERNMENT OVERREACH AND REGULATORY ABUSE, AND (3) CRONYISM. THE INFORMATION BELOW IS A PARTIAL LISTING OF CASES COA INSTITUTE LITIGATED DURING THE JANUARY 1, 2023 TO DECEMBER 31, 2023 PERIOD. LOPER BRIGHT ENTERPRISES V. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE: THIS CASE CHALLENGES INDUSTRY FUNDING OF AT-SEA MONITORS AS BEYOND THE AGENCY'S POWER UNDER THE MAGNUSON-STEVENS ACT. COA INSTITUTE REPRESENTS A GROUP OF FISHINGVESSELS ADVERSELY IMPACTED BY THE CHALLENGED REGULATION. COA INSTITUTE ALSO MAINTAINS A SMALL NUMBER OF FEDERAL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CASES AS A FIRST-PARTY LITIGANT, SEEKING ACCESS TO INFORMATION FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES ON ISSUES RELATED TO SECTION 232 TARIFFS AND IRS COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION.

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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 $872,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $9

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $872,009

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $13,000

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $784,555

Other Expenses $800,912

TOTAL EXPENSES $813,912

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$872,009	$200,011	+3.4%
Expenses	$813,912	$225,464	+2.6%
Net Income	$58,097	$-25,453	-3.3%

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

$13,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
N/A	DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$13,000	$0	$13,000
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	TREASURER	1.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	1.0	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$872,009	$813,912	$188,708	$58,097
2022	$200,011	$225,464	$126,657	$-25,453
2021	$375,119	$510,655	$148,960	$-135,536
2020	$1,114,101	$957,236	$393,025	$156,865
2019	$5,861,511	$5,167,729	$1,024,709	$693,782
2018	$5,047,211	$5,402,736	$403,487	$-355,525