FAIRVOTE (EIN 541635649) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1992

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MEREDITH SUMPTER

Phone

3012704616

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FAIRVOTE, founded in 1992, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $7.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 61% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $6.9M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

FAIRVOTE IS A NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION SEEKING BETTER ELECTIONS FOR ALL. WE RESEARCH AND ADVANCE VOTING REFORMS THAT MAKE DEMOCRACY MORE FUNCTIONAL AND REPRESENTATIVE FOR EACH AMERICAN.

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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 $6,797,396

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $59,273

Other Revenue $809,690

TOTAL REVENUE $7,666,359

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $249,150

Salaries & Benefits $4,170,788

Fundraising Expenses $754,163

Program Expenses $4,666,564

Other Expenses $2,451,765

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,871,703

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$7,666,359	$4,775,903	+0.6%
Expenses	$6,871,703	$5,352,841	+0.3%
Net Income	$794,656	$-576,938	-2.4%

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

$404,793

Total Directors

Key Employees

$223,986

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DR PURNIMA CHAWLA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONALD MARRON	VICE CHAIR	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK DE LA IGLESIA	BOARD SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID WILNER	TREASURER	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM HAYES	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR DANIELLE ALLEN	CHAIR	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAKE SANDLER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHI KIM	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAN NGUYEN	ACTING CEO AND COO	40.00	Officer	$184,432	$33,273	$217,705
MARGARET LAWLOR	DIRECTOR OF FINANCE	40.00	Officer	$152,639	$34,449	$187,088
ROBERT RICHIE	SENIOR ADVISOR	40.00	Key Emp	$188,448	$35,538	$223,986
DAVID DALEY	SENIOR FELLOW	40.00	Highest	$147,071	$25,445	$172,516
BRIAN CANNON	DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY	40.00	Highest	$140,383	$10,702	$151,085
DEBORAH OTIS	DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND POLICY	40.00	Highest	$134,723	$16,180	$150,903
ASHLEY HOUGHTON	VICE PRESIDENT OF POLICY & PROGRAM	40.00	Highest	$144,417	$18,186	$162,603
SUVARNA HULAWALE	DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY AND LEARNING	40.00	Highest	$141,170	$10,759	$151,929

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	$7,666,359	$6,871,703	$5,274,672	$794,656
2022	$4,775,903	$5,352,841	$3,777,821	$-576,938
2021	$4,696,219	$3,445,506	$4,251,157	$1,250,713
2020	$4,138,382	$3,318,486	$2,919,025	$819,896
2019	$4,288,226	$2,782,896	$2,007,222	$1,505,330
2018	$2,661,864	$3,016,583	$498,352	$-354,719
2017	$3,248,170	$2,771,951	$857,325	$476,219

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