John Quincy Adams Society

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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

Phone

7039863621

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

John Quincy Adams Society, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $318K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 73% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $976K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 207% operating deficit.

Mission

THE JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SOCIETY IS COMMITTED TO IDENTIFYING, EDUCATING, AND EQUIPPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCHOLARS AND POLICY LEADERS TO ENCOURAGE A NEW ERA OF REALISM AND RESTRAINT IN AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $875,446 Revenue: $0

WE CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO PREPARE PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS FOR WORK IN U.S. FOREIGN POLICY. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR MIDCAREER PROFESSIONALS INVOLVING SALONS...

WE CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO PREPARE PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS FOR WORK IN U.S. FOREIGN POLICY. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR MIDCAREER PROFESSIONALS INVOLVING SALONS WITH EXPERTS, A CRISIS SIMULATION, AND AN INTERNATIONAL STUDY TRIP. ANOTHER FELLOWSHIP PREPARES EARLY-CAREER PROFESSIONALS, JOBSEEKERS, AND STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON LEARNING TO PRODUCE A THINK-TANK-QUALITY POLICY PAPER AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS. WE CONDUCT REGULAR READING GROUPS IN PERSON AND ONLINE. WE SUPPORT CHAPTERS ON CAMPUSES BY HELPING THEM HOST SPEAKERS AND CONDUCT OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. WE SUPPORT A STUDENT-PRODUCED FOREIGN-POLICY PUBLICATION DESIGNED TO HELP DEVELOP WRITING AND EDITING SKILLS. WE CONDUCT A SUMMER CONFERENCE FOR OUR CAMPUS LEADERS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. WE PRODUCE A PODCAST WITH FOREIGN POLICY EXPERTS. WE DISTRIBUTED A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER WITH A ROUNDUP OF NEWS, INTERNSHIPS, AND JOBS RELEVANT TO ASPIRING FOREIGN-POLICY PROFESSIONALS. WE PROVIDE CAREER ADVICE TO EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS.

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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 $317,490

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $24

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $317,514

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $120,000

Salaries & Benefits $549,833

Fundraising Expenses $36,000

Program Expenses $875,446

Other Expenses $306,401

TOTAL EXPENSES $976,234

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$317,514	$1,166,377	-0.7%
Expenses	$976,234	$745,295	+0.3%
Net Income	$-658,720	$421,082	-2.6%

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

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

$138,271

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	CHAIRMAN	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	SECRETARY	2.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	PRESIDENT	1.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	TREASURER (INCOMING)	2.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.0	Officer	$110,356	$27,915	$138,271
N/A	TREASURER (OUTGOING)	2.0	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$317,514	$976,234	$244,767	$-658,720
2022	$1,166,377	$745,295	$906,144	$421,082
2020	$544,056	$305,773	$774,246	$238,283
2019	$500,418	$304,811	$520,228	$195,607