COMMUNITY TAX LAW PROJECT

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1992

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

NANCY ROSSNER

Phone

8043585855

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

COMMUNITY TAX LAW PROJECT, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $463K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $103K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

THE COMMUNITY TAX LAW PROJECT PROVIDES FREE TAX LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND CONDUCTS TAX-RELATED FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS TO LOW-INCOME VIRGINIA TAXPAYERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $283,826

THE COMMUNITY TAX LAW PROJECT (CTLP) PROVIDES FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME VIRGINIA TAXPAYERS IN TAX DISPUTES, EDUCATES TAXPAYERS ABOUT THEIR TAX RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ADVOCATES FOR ISSUES THAT AFFECT LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS. CTLP WORKS TO ENSURE FAIR AND EQUAL TREATMENT OF ALL TAXPAYERS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY FOR SUCH SERVICES. IN 2022, CTLP ASSISTED APPROXIMATELY 1,745 TAXPAYERS WITH LEGAL REPRESENTATION, ADVICE, AND TAX EDUCATION AND SECURED OVER $621,540 IN REDUCED TAX LIABILITIES AND REFUNDS FOR ITS CLIENTS. EXAMPLES OF TAXPAYERS HELPED BY CTLP INCLUDE PARENTS CLAIMING FAMILY-RELATED TAX CREDITS AND EXEMPTIONS, SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, IDENTITY THEFT VICTIMS, SENIORS, MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS, AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS.

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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 $423,394

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $39,729

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $463,123

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $293,309

Fundraising Expenses $15,109

Program Expenses $283,826

Other Expenses $67,153

TOTAL EXPENSES $360,462

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$463,123	$362,539	+0.3%
Expenses	$360,462	$347,563	+0.0%
Net Income	$102,661	$14,976	+5.9%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MATTHEW COOPER ESQ	BOARD PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MAURA K WINSTON ESQ	BOARD VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM CHINNCPA	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDY JF BURNETTESQ	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MELLISA L WILEY ESQ	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HILARY LEFKO	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HAYES R HOLDERNESSESQ	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN BENDER ESQ	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GUY CROWGEY ESQUIRE	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY NANAVATI ESQ	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA MEIS ESQ	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNE OLIVER ESQ	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN BLISS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY SLONINA ESQ	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
D SHANE SMITH ESQ	BOARD MEMBER	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$463,123	$360,462	$675,165	$102,661
2022	$362,539	$347,563	$555,885	$14,976
2021	$364,238	$345,867	$516,380	$18,371
2020	$297,321	$305,667	$498,402	$-8,346
2019	$270,409	$330,809	$506,343	$-60,400
2018	$379,657	$282,484	$492,463	$97,173