DEMOCRACY 21 (EIN 521948022) - 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

1995

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

FRED WERTHEIMER

Phone

2023559600

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DEMOCRACY 21, founded in 1995, is a small nonprofit that reported $431K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 129% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $529K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

RENEW & REFORM OUR POLITICAL SYSTEM & GOVERNMENT.

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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 $430,693

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $51

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $430,744

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $155,980

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $483,924

Other Expenses $372,986

TOTAL EXPENSES $528,966

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$430,744	$187,818	+1.3%
Expenses	$528,966	$186,927	+1.8%
Net Income	$-98,222	$891	-111.2%

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

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

$128,249

Total Directors

$128,249

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
FRED WERTHEIMER	PRESIDENT & CEO	33.20	Officer Director	$66,400	$28,249	$128,249
DONALD J SIMON	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN MANES	DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 5/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOMINIC UCCI	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROGER WITTEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA AVILA	TREASURER	2.00	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
2024	$430,744	$528,966	$121,727	$-98,222

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