NISKANEN CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY

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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

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOSEPH COON

Phone

2028991166

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NISKANEN CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $605K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 86% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $286K, a strong 47% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO (1) DEVELOPING AND ADVOCATING FOR LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT, PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES, AND STIMULATE THE ECONOMY AND (2) CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND PUBLICIZING THE POSITIONS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS CONCERNING THESE ISSUES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $269,398

THE NISKANEN CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY (NCPP) IS A NONPARTISAN NONPROFIT 501(C)(4) ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT RECOGNIZES THE PRESSING NEED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON INNOVATIVE PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF 21ST-CENTURY SOCIETY. NCPP PROMOTES CENTER-RIGHT POLICIES INCLUDING ISSUES RANGING FROM IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE REFORM TO FOREIGN AND DEFENSE POLICY, POVERTY AND WELFARE TO HEALTHCARE POLICY, AND CLIMATE ACTION TO THE DEFENSE OF THE NORMS AND INSTITUTIONS AT THE HEART OF A WELL-FUNCTIONING LIBERAL DEMOCRACY. NCPP ENGAGES IN TARGETED GRASSROOTS AND DIRECT ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS IN SUPPORT OF SOUND POLICY, INCLUDING THOSE DEVELOPED BY ITS SISTER ORGANIZATION, THE NISKANEN CENTER, AND LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS.

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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 $605,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $605,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $48,303

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $269,398

Other Expenses $270,334

TOTAL EXPENSES $318,637

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$605,000	$325,000	+0.9%
Expenses	$318,637	$421,310	-0.2%
Net Income	$286,363	$-96,310	-4.0%

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

$871,573

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CLAUDINE SCHNEIDER	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH COON	SR VICE PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$254,698
TED GAYER	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$616,875

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	$605,000	$318,637	$1,772,887	$286,363
2022	$325,000	$421,310	$581,122	$-96,310
2021	$450,000	$837,924	$294,703	$-387,924
2021	$450,000	$837,924	$294,703	$-387,924
2021	$450,000	$837,924	$294,703	$-387,924
2020	$325,000	$24,831	$676,953	$300,169
2019	$357,250	$106,879	$458,599	$250,371
2018	$529,000	$1,011,752	$163,334	$-482,752