Public Watchdogs (EIN 811842056) - 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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Charles Langley

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

Public Watchdogs, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $265K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue surged 102% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $392K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 48% operating deficit.

Mission

Protect the public from rogue government agencies.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $264,827

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $264,827

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $148,331

Fundraising Expenses $3,848

Program Expenses $350,191

Other Expenses $243,789

TOTAL EXPENSES $392,120

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$264,827	$130,895	+1.0%
Expenses	$392,120	$206,642	+0.9%
Net Income	$-127,293	$-75,747	+0.7%

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

$115,723

Total Directors

$115,723

Key Employees

$101,877

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Charles Langley	Exe Director	65.00	Officer Director Key Emp	$101,877	$0	$101,877
Nina Babiarz	Director	40.00	Officer Director	$13,846	$0	$13,846
Niel Lynch	Director	0.25	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
2021	$264,827	$392,120	$248,591	$-127,293
2019	$774,101	$752,920	$87,235	$21,181
2018	$328,305	$266,947	$63,494	$61,358

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