POLICYLINK EQUITY ACTION NETWORK

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHAEL MCAFEE

Phone

5106632333

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

POLICYLINK EQUITY ACTION NETWORK, founded in 2015, is a micro nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $5K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 53% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $63K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 1117% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ADVANCE EQUITY INITIATIVES AT LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $47,173

THE CROSSCUTTING STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO INCLUDES INITIATIVES THAT PROVIDE AN UNDERLYING SERVICE TO ALL AREAS OF POLICYLINK'S WORK, CREATING AN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR POLICY CHANGE, SUPPORTING AND...

THE CROSSCUTTING STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO INCLUDES INITIATIVES THAT PROVIDE AN UNDERLYING SERVICE TO ALL AREAS OF POLICYLINK'S WORK, CREATING AN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR POLICY CHANGE, SUPPORTING AND GROWING THE EQUITY MOVEMENT, AND BUILDING NEW ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS. THESE INCLUDE:A. DATA + RESEARCH - DEVELOPING DATA AND RESEARCH TO EQUIP COMMUNITY LEADERS AND POLICYMAKERS WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE GROWTH AND TO INFORM COMMUNITY ACTION.B. COMMUNICATIONS - ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL VOICETHROUGH NARRATIVE, ARTS, AND CULTURETO ADVANCE POLICY AND CATALYZE THE IMAGINATION NECESSARY TO ENVISION ALTERNATIVE FUTURES AND BUILD THE WILL TO MAKE THEM REAL.C. IMPACT - LEVERAGING RESULTS-BASED ACCOUNTABILITY TO MEASURE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OUR WORK AND DRIVE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF OUR PROGRAMS AND INTERNAL OPERATIONS.D. FISCAL SPONSORSHIP OF PROJECTS ALIGNED WITH POLICYLINK EQUITY ACTION NETWORK'S MISSION.

Program 2

Expenses: $6,349

THRIVING COMMUNITIES - THE THRIVING COMMUNITIES PORTFOLIO AIMS TO CREATE COMMUNITIES WHERE ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PROSPER THROUGH EQUITABLE INFRASTRUCTURE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, QUALITY EDUCATION...

THRIVING COMMUNITIES - THE THRIVING COMMUNITIES PORTFOLIO AIMS TO CREATE COMMUNITIES WHERE ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PROSPER THROUGH EQUITABLE INFRASTRUCTURE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, QUALITY EDUCATION, HUMAN SERVICES DELIVERY, AND CLEAN WATER. THRIVING COMMUNITIES HONOR THE DIGNITY OF EVERY PERSON, PROMOTE PHYSICAL AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY, AND PROTECT RESIDENTS FROM LEGAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HARM.

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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 $5,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $162

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $5,162

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $40,080

Salaries & Benefits $11,656

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $53,522

Other Expenses $11,105

TOTAL EXPENSES $62,841

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$5,162	$10,876	-0.5%
Expenses	$62,841	$29,146	+1.2%
Net Income	$-57,679	$-18,270	+2.2%

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

$1,126,275

Total Directors

$666,239

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHAEL A MCAFEE	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	0.03	Officer Director	$476	$59,218	$666,239
ASHLEIGH G GARDERE	PRESIDENT	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDRA GASCA	BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GEOFFREY CANADA	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAY FERNANDEZ SMITH	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DOLORES ACEVEDO-GARCIA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFREY L BRADACH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHERI DUNN BERRY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARRICK HAMILTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEWART KWOH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL J HASSID	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	0.06	Officer	$627	$59,232	$460,036

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	$5,162	$62,841	$31,248	$-57,679
2023	$10,876	$29,146	$185,932	$-18,270
2022	$118,989	$108,829	$191,681	$10,160
2021	$17,357	$330,208	$165,992	$-312,851
2020	$16,492	$205,394	$430,182	$-188,902
2019	$600,250	$24,587	$600,220	$575,663