Institute for Research on Presidential Elections (EIN 472877830) - 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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Larry Lessler

Phone

4083076837

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Institute for Research on Presidential Elections, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $344K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $410K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

To educate the public regarding its proposal to implement a Nationwide Popular Vote Election of the President of the United States by providing objectively-determined information, data, analyses, and studies aimed at improving

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $332,935

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $11,012

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $343,947

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $101,523

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $334,438

Other Expenses $308,357

TOTAL EXPENSES $409,880

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$343,947	$684,178	-0.5%
Expenses	$409,880	$883,693	-0.5%
Net Income	$-65,933	$-199,515	-0.7%

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

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

$119,073

Total Directors

$101,523

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Patrick Rosenstiel	Chairman, Director	10.00	Officer Director	$41,523	$0	$41,523
Raymond Haynes	President, Director	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Saul Anuzis	Vice President, Director	10.00	Officer Director	$60,000	$0	$60,000
John Koza	CFO/Treasurer	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Larry Lessler	Secretary	10.00	Officer	$17,550	$0	$17,550

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
2025	$343,947	$409,880	$191,043	$-65,933
2024	$684,178	$883,693	$406,948	$-199,515
2023	$94,829	$528,633	$46,495	$-433,804
2022	$24,476	$306,729	$480,267	$-282,253
2021	$1,312,676	$921,082	$762,519	$391,594
2020	$578,964	$358,181	$1,608,832	$220,783
2019	$263,167	$451,439	$1,388,048	$-188,272
2018	$342,127	$732,933	$1,591,381	$-390,806

Institute for Research on Presidential Elections