THE ELECTION CENTER

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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

1990

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TAMARA PATRICK

Phone

2813964309

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE ELECTION CENTER, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $5.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 173% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.0M, a strong 38% operating margin.

Mission

To promote and support continuous improvement in the administration of elections and voter registration through research, professional education, conferences, networking and consulting.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,938,942 Revenue: $2,157,382

Provide education and training of election officials and voter registrars through conferences and workshops. Provide consulting services to local and state governments on the administration of...

Provide education and training of election officials and voter registrars through conferences and workshops. Provide consulting services to local and state governments on the administration of elections.

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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 $3,099,619

Program Service Revenue $2,157,382

Investment Income $11,870

Other Revenue $56,399

TOTAL REVENUE $5,325,270

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,067,776

Fundraising Expenses $11,359

Program Expenses $2,938,942

Other Expenses $2,251,485

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,319,261

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$5,325,270	$1,948,362	+1.7%
Expenses	$3,319,261	$2,291,523	+0.4%
Net Income	$2,006,009	$-343,161	-6.8%

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

183

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

$349,711

Total Directors

$209,250

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SUSAN GILL	CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS WILKEY	VICE CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$60,000	$0	$60,000
DEREK BOWENS	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MITCHELL BROWN	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$46,500	$0	$46,500
SHAUNA DOZIER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN HALE	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$102,750	$0	$102,750
DEAN LOGAN	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALICE MILLER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE MORENO	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE PEARSON	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WESLEY WILCOX	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAMARA PATRICK	CEO OF PROGRAMS	40.00	Officer	$156,518	$0	$156,518
JOE GLORIA	CEO OF OPERATIONS	40.00	Officer	$133,193	$0	$133,193
MARTHA MORETTI	EDITOR-ELECTIONLINE	40.00	Highest	$118,683	$0	$118,683

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	$5,325,270	$3,319,261	$4,643,903	$2,006,009
2022	$1,948,362	$2,291,523	$2,512,320	$-343,161
2021	$1,685,029	$1,559,615	$2,891,425	$125,414
2020	$865,384	$1,051,686	$2,573,882	$-186,302
2019	$1,581,601	$1,704,522	$2,802,397	$-122,921