The Sanders Institute (EIN 813250230) - 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

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

David Driscoll

Phone

8025981234

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

The Sanders Institute, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $228K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $398K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 74% operating deficit.

Mission

To revitalize democracy by actively engaging individuals, organizations and the media in the pursuit of progressive solutions to economic, environmental, racial and social justice issues.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $228,351

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $228,351

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $318,962

Fundraising Expenses $19,877

Program Expenses $357,773

Other Expenses $78,565

TOTAL EXPENSES $397,527

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$228,351	$289,512	-0.2%
Expenses	$397,527	$413,479	0.0%
Net Income	$-169,176	$-123,967	+0.4%

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

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

$149,726

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Danny Glover	Secretary	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Meredith Burak	Chair	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Kantrowitz	Treasurer	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
David Driscoll	Executive Director	40.00	Key Emp	$120,000	$29,726	$149,726

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$228,351	$397,527	$94,072	$-169,176
2022	$289,512	$413,479	$244,152	$-123,967
2021	$716,618	$372,962	$336,674	$343,656
2019	$49,049	$197,481	$16,967	$-148,432
2018	$727,659	$616,054	$193,247	$111,605

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