Connecticut Citizens Defense League Inc (EIN 800420189) - 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

2009

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Holly Sullivan

Phone

8603078322

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Connecticut Citizens Defense League Inc, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $250K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 47% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $106K, a strong 42% operating margin.

Mission

Monitors legislative actions taking place at the Connecticut State Capital and keep members informed as to those bills that will affect their rights.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $250,374

TOTAL REVENUE $250,374

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $144,373

Other Expenses $144,455

TOTAL EXPENSES $144,455

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$250,374	$169,985	+0.5%
Expenses	$144,455	$268,213	-0.5%
Net Income	$105,919	$-98,228	-2.1%

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

N/A

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
Walter Kupson	Outreach Coordinator	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Silvana Apicella	Elections Coordinator	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Peter Estrada	Urban Management	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jonathan Russo	Social Media	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jonathan Hardy	Permit Issues	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Thomas Maloney	Research	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kieth Cagle	Club Liason	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Domenic Basile	At Large Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Frank Russello	Ar Large Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Holly Sullivan	President	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Matthew Strasser	Vice-president	6.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Robert Starr	Treasurer	6.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Elizabeth Drysdale	Secretary	2.00	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
2025	$250,374	$144,455	$230,921	$105,919
2024	$169,985	$268,213	$125,007	$-98,228
2023	$194,958	$167,252	$220,015	$27,706
2022	$164,122	$137,019	$191,004	$27,103
2021	$158,362	$122,445	$163,842	$35,917
2020	$109,124	$137,500	$128,825	$-28,376
2019	$71,117	$96,737	$154,320	$-25,620
2018	$90,472	$65,644	$179,941	$24,828

Connecticut Citizens Defense League Inc