THE CALIFORNIA REFORM 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

Principal Officer

SAM BLAKESLEE

Phone

8052347313

Tax Period

2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

THE CALIFORNIA REFORM INSTITUTE, founded in 2011, is a micro nonprofit that reported $23 in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue fell 67% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $49K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 212443% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ADVANCE INNOVATIVE REFORM CONCEPTS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT STRUCTURAL IMPEDIMENTS TO JOB CREATION, BUDGETARY STABILITY, AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $45,129

TO ADVANCE INNOVATIVE REFORM CONCEPTS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT STRUCTURAL IMPEDIMENTS TO JOB CREATION, BUDGETARY STABILITY, AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE.

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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 (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $23

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $23

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $600

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $45,129

Other Expenses $48,285

TOTAL EXPENSES $48,885

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2019	2018	Change
Revenue	$23	$69	-0.7%
Expenses	$48,885	$52,647	-0.1%
Net Income	$-48,862	$-52,578	-0.1%

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
JENNIFER CAFFEE	SECRETARY/TREAS	0.02	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN KESTER	BOARDMEMBER	0.02	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAM BLAKESLEE	Chairman, CEO	1.00	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
2019	$23	$48,885	No data	$-48,862
2018	$69	$52,647	$48,862	$-52,578