CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY (EIN 521254948) - 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

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LEONARD BURTON

Phone

2023711565

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY, founded in 1982, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $14.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 68% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.1M, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ACHIEVE A RACIALLY, ECONOMICALLY, AND SOCIALLY JUST SOCIETY IN WHICH ALL CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES THRIVE.

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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 $12,530,568

Program Service Revenue $1,330,248

Investment Income $700,773

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $14,561,589

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $7,214,319

Fundraising Expenses $81,138

Program Expenses $8,087,983

Other Expenses $4,223,494

TOTAL EXPENSES $11,437,813

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$14,561,589	$8,655,563	+0.7%
Expenses	$11,437,813	$11,428,704	+0.0%
Net Income	$3,123,776	$-2,773,141	-2.1%

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

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

$1,139,106

Total Directors

$539,979

Key Employees

$300,764

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JUDITH MELTZER	PAST PRESIDENT (1/23-4/23)	40.00	Officer Director	$185,689	$34,176	$219,865
LEONARD BURTON	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (EFF 4/23)	40.00	Officer Director	$255,380	$64,734	$320,114
DR CAROL WILSON SPIGNER	CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARKIN TACKETT	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS BATES	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MANLEY ALAN BEGAY JR	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TONY BRYK	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR LEON D CALDWELL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK FARROW	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDRA MOORE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LETICIA PEGUERO	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDGE WILLIAM THORNE JR	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN NOTKIN	EXEC VP/TREASURER	40.00	Officer	$241,231	$56,664	$297,895
CHRISTINE KATZ	EXEC. VP/SECRETARY/CFO	40.00	Officer	$238,286	$62,946	$301,232
MEGAN MARTIN	EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT	40.00	Key Emp	$237,818	$62,946	$300,764
CHARLYN HARPER BROWNE	SENIOR FELLOW	40.00	Highest	$180,262	$34,573	$214,835
FRANCIE ZIMMERMAN	SENIOR ASSOCIATE	40.00	Highest	$162,062	$32,853	$194,915
JESSICA PIKA	COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$161,796	$54,333	$216,129
PATSY HAMPTON	SENIOR ASSOCIATE	40.00	Highest	$162,307	$32,611	$194,918
SHADI HOUSHYAR	SENIOR ASSOCIATE	40.00	Highest	$154,768	$53,483	$208,251

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	$14,561,589	$11,437,813	$23,690,270	$3,123,776
2022	$8,655,563	$11,428,704	$20,367,251	$-2,773,141
2021	$17,047,188	$11,724,539	$21,257,623	$5,322,649
2020	$14,369,140	$12,795,977	$17,517,033	$1,573,163
2019	$16,050,803	$13,782,459	$17,115,788	$2,268,344
2018	$14,031,954	$13,918,917	$16,505,365	$113,037

CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY