Project on Fair Representation Inc (EIN 472593047) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Edward Blum

Phone

7035051922

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Project on Fair Representation Inc, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $430K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 76% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $537K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

To defend human and civil rights secured by law including the facilitation of pro bono legal representation to individuals and entities that wish to challenge government distinctions and preferences made.

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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 $429,800

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $429,800

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $50,000

Salaries & Benefits $150,000

Fundraising Expenses $75,000

Program Expenses $454,861

Other Expenses $336,641

TOTAL EXPENSES $536,641

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$429,800	$1,794,063	-0.8%
Expenses	$536,641	$2,015,206	-0.7%
Net Income	$-106,841	$-221,143	-0.5%

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

$150,000

Total Directors

$150,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Edward Blum	Executive Director	15.00	Officer Director Highest	$150,000	$0	$150,000
Edward Pfenninger	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Patricia Brooks	Treasurer	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$429,800	$536,641	$559,781	$-106,841
2022	$1,794,063	$2,015,206	$666,622	$-221,143
2021	$2,537,304	$2,149,961	$887,765	$387,343
2020	$316,705	$266,578	$500,423	$50,127
2019	$325,852	$281,926	$450,296	$43,926
2018	$282,728	$587,754	$406,371	$-305,026

Project on Fair Representation Inc