COUNCIL ON GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS LAWS

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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

1974

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DANIEL CHO

Phone

8445266727

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

COUNCIL ON GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS LAWS, founded in 1974, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $456K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE COUNCIL SHALL BE TO FACILITATE AND PROMOTE THE EXCHANGE AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ON GOVERMENTAL ETHICS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $413,142 Revenue: $454,571

ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND RELATED COMMITTEE MEETINGS TO INFORM MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENTS IN STATE,FEDERAL AND INTERNATIONAL ETHICS LAWS AND LEGISLATION

Program 2

MAINTENANCE OF A WEB SITE TO KEEP MEMBERS AND THE PUBLICS AWARE OF LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS IN ETHICS LAWS AND RELATED AREAS.

Program 3

PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF VARIOUS PUBLIC INFORMATION PUBLICATIONS AND PERIODICALS (PRIMARILY THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEDIA) DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND MEDIA IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND...

PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF VARIOUS PUBLIC INFORMATION PUBLICATIONS AND PERIODICALS (PRIMARILY THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEDIA) DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND MEDIA IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND ETHICS IN THE LAW

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $454,571

Investment Income $1,750

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $456,321

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $413,142

Other Expenses $486,854

TOTAL EXPENSES $486,854

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$456,321	$337,077	+0.4%
Expenses	$486,854	$337,915	+0.4%
Net Income	$-30,533	$-838	+35.4%

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

N/A

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
DANIEL CHO	PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GALENA WEST	PRESIDENT EL	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYAN MCHALE	TREASURER/SE	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL BODA	PAST PRESIDE	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG ESSENSA	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE KELLY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEX KIPP	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOROTHY RICE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEAN-FRANCOIS ROUTHIER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA THORNTON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK WASIELEWSKI	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN WILLEKE	DIRECTOR	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	$456,321	$486,854	$625,144	$-30,533
2023	$337,077	$337,915	$652,525	$-838
2022	$347,289	$325,527	$641,550	$21,762
2021	$244,615	$186,016	$635,674	$58,599
2020	$91,391	$172,053	$606,886	$-80,662
2019	$394,845	$328,487	$689,308	$66,358
2018	$413,479	$313,592	$621,817	$99,887