SURFACE TRANSPORTATION POLICY PROJECT (EIN 521864166) - 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

1994

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

THOMAS M DOWNS

Phone

2026866720

Tax Period

2018-07-01 to 2019-06-30

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION POLICY PROJECT, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit that reported $202K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 63% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $345K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 71% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF STPP IS TO ENSURE THAT TRANSPORTATION POLICY AND INVESTMENTS HELP CONSERVE ENERGY, PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND AESTHETIC QUALITY, STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMY, PROMOTE SOCIAL EQUITY, AND MAKE COMMUNITIES MORE LIVABLE.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $175,431

Program Service Revenue $26,500

Investment Income $7

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $201,938

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $99,753

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $323,469

Other Expenses $245,160

TOTAL EXPENSES $344,913

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$201,938	$549,149	-0.6%
Expenses	$344,913	$509,948	-0.3%
Net Income	$-142,975	$39,201	-4.6%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SCOTT BERNSTEIN	DIRECTOR, BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN NORQUIST	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARGARET O'DELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELAINE CLEGG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS MILLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS M DOWNS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

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
2019	$201,938	$344,913	$61,720	$-142,975

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