PUBLIC SPHERE PROJECT

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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

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Douglas Schuler

Phone

2064288262

Tax Period

2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31

PUBLIC SPHERE PROJECT, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $250K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue surged 54527% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $127K, a strong 51% operating margin.

Mission

The Public Sphere Project is dedicated to the exploration, development, and promotion of communication and information systems that support education, democracy, and social problem solving. We develop resources and systems and supporting vents that further this mission.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $116,134 Revenue: $250,125

People's Voice on Climate: Laid the groundwork for the Washington Climate Assembly to address the question: How can Washington equitably design and implement climate mitigation strategies while...

People's Voice on Climate: Laid the groundwork for the Washington Climate Assembly to address the question: How can Washington equitably design and implement climate mitigation strategies while strengthening communities disproportionally impacted by climate change across the State? Work included procuring legislative support, recruiting a team to monitor the Assembly, educating the public about the Assembly, and hiring a consultant to conduct the event.

Program 2

Expenses: $0 Revenue: $60

We developed an article entitled Patterns and the Green New Deal that provided a framework and suggestions for a patterns oriented methodology. It was published on the City Atlas site...

We developed an article entitled Patterns and the Green New Deal that provided a framework and suggestions for a patterns oriented methodology. It was published on the City Atlas site: http://newyork.thecityatlas.org/lifestyle/the-green-new-deal-is-the-real-deal/

Program 3

Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

We designed and coded the Activist Mirror online app that helps people to envision how they might best be involved in positive social change. We have begun working on an Italian version.

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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 (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $250,185

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $5

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $250,190

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $116,134

Other Expenses $123,037

TOTAL EXPENSES $123,037

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$250,190	$458	+545.3%
Expenses	$123,037	$155	+792.8%
Net Income	$127,153	$303	+418.6%

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

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
Douglas Schuler	President	0.75	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Anna de Liddo	Board Member	0.75	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Justin Smith	Secretary	0.75	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Michael O'Neal	Treasurer	0.75	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Peter Day	Board member	0.75	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Fiorella de Cindio	Board member	0.75	Officer	$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
2020	$250,190	$123,037	$143,701	$127,153