RULE OF LAW DEFENSE FUND (EIN 465130903) - 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

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LIZ MURRILL

Phone

2024305518

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

RULE OF LAW DEFENSE FUND, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $5.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 30% operating deficit.

Mission

TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES AMONG STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL; PROVIDE A FORUM AMONG STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL FOR DISCUSSION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATION AND RULE MAKING; ASSIST IN THE FORMULATION OF STATE AND MULTISTATE POLICY DEVELOPMENT; AND ENGAGE FEDERAL POLICYMAKERS REGARDING INTERESTS OF THE STATES.

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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 $4,441,630

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $4,441,630

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $476,599

Fundraising Expenses $137,746

Program Expenses $4,127,744

Other Expenses $5,315,509

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,792,108

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,441,630	$4,014,200	+0.1%
Expenses	$5,792,108	$2,450,583	+1.4%
Net Income	$-1,350,478	$1,563,617	-1.9%

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

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

$519,478

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRENNA BIRD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AUSTIN KNDUSEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRIS KOBACH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHNATHAN SKRMETTI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE HILGERS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LIZ MURRILL	CHAIRPERSON	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEN PAXTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAUL LABRADOR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW BAILY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEE RUSSELL	TREASURER	20.00	Officer	$106,174	$29,502	$241,849
DAVID JOHNSON	PRESIDENT	36.00	Officer	$222,460	$30,451	$277,629

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	$4,441,630	$5,792,108	$742,570	$-1,350,478
2023	$4,014,200	$2,450,583	$2,021,980	$1,563,617
2022	$3,065,892	$2,695,896	$458,363	$369,996
2021	$951,175	$1,332,900	$91,497	$-381,725
2020	$2,425,525	$2,246,852	$470,092	$178,673
2020	$2,425,525	$2,246,852	$470,092	$178,673
2020	$2,425,525	$2,246,852	$470,092	$178,673

RULE OF LAW DEFENSE FUND