AMERICAN FORUM

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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

1984

Legal Domicile

Phone

2026381431

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

AMERICAN FORUM, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $159K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $138K left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

To assist progressive individuals to set up statewide citizen think tanks for the development and dissemination of media packets regarding critical issues to obtain statewide coverage through the media

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $124,565 Revenue: $143,532

To distribute nationally to the media articles by other organizations of critical social importance for all states

Program 2

Expenses: $6,485 Revenue: $7,974

To provide media training through seminars including but not limited to open writing and interviews on camera

Program 3

Expenses: $6,485 Revenue: $7,974

To assist progressive individuals to set up citizen think tanks for the development and dissemination of media packets regarding critical social issues to obtain statewide coverage through the media.

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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 $159,480

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $159,480

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $83,675

Fundraising Expenses $6,505

Program Expenses $137,535

Other Expenses $53,860

TOTAL EXPENSES $137,535

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$159,480	$119,537	+0.3%
Expenses	$137,535	$119,954	+0.1%
Net Income	$21,945	$-417	-53.6%

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

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

Total Directors

$83,675

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
FRANK D WILLIAMS	CHAIR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH BARGER	TREASURER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DENICE ZECK	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$83,675	$0	$83,675

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	$159,480	$137,535	$21,944	$21,945
2024	$119,537	$119,954	$2,388	$-417
2023	$101,879	$101,987	$2,805	$-108
2022	$70,987	$81,535	$2,904	$-10,548
2021	$96,666	$94,317	$12,953	$2,349
2020	$174,189	$174,489	$6,476	$-300
2019	$123,950	$124,982	$7,856	$-1,032
2018	$110,841	$115,159	$8,019	$-4,318