Veterans Defense Project (EIN 463292694) - 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

Phone

6128741625

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

Veterans Defense Project, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $297K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 280% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $58K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

The Veterans Defense Project is organized and operated to ensure veterans receive effective legal representation when charged with a criminal offense and to educate those involved with the criminal justice system on the unique challenges and opportunities present in cases involving military veterans.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $294,298

Program Service Revenue $3,165

Investment Income $10

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $297,473

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $172,985

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $184,302

Other Expenses $66,150

TOTAL EXPENSES $239,135

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$297,473	$78,231	+2.8%
Expenses	$239,135	$78,297	+2.1%
Net Income	$58,338	$-66	-884.9%

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

N/A

Employees

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Thomas Plunkett	Chairman	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
John Kingrey	Vice Chairman	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Keith LeBlanc	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Caroline Durham	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Hank Shea	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Peter Orput	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Evan Tsai	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sara Sommarstrom	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Raymond Wilson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bruce Richardson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Dickinson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Karl Carlson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lyndsey Olson	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
2018	$297,473	$239,135	$62,546	$58,338

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