CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (EIN 810512321) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

David M Chambers

Phone

4065859854

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $275K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 82% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $117K, a strong 43% operating margin.

Mission

Provide technical assistance to public interest group groups and tribal governments on the impacts of mining on water, air, land and other public resources.

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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 $180,280

Program Service Revenue $50,333

Investment Income $43,922

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $274,535

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $110,441

Fundraising Expenses $6,038

Program Expenses $94,518

Other Expenses $46,757

TOTAL EXPENSES $157,198

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$274,535	$150,621	+0.8%
Expenses	$157,198	$161,050	0.0%
Net Income	$117,337	$-10,429	-12.3%

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

$99,345

Total Directors

$99,345

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
David M Chambers	President	40	Officer Director Highest	$85,000	$14,345	$99,345
Alan Young	Board Chair	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Anna Cederstav	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jill Weitz	Secretary	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ann Maest	Board Vice-Chair	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
David Secord	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cameron Wobus	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sarah Kliegman	Board Member	1	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
2025	$274,535	$157,198	$1,330,683	$117,337
2024	$150,621	$161,050	$1,212,482	$-10,429
2023	$325,220	$150,991	$1,225,040	$174,229
2022	$193,518	$123,262	$1,046,858	$70,256
2021	$169,644	$126,485	$976,609	$43,159
2020	$317,153	$206,864	$933,444	$110,289

CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION