TRUTH IN POLITICS INC (EIN 815331302) - 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

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LANE GRIGSBY

Phone

2257535857

Tax Period

2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

TRUTH IN POLITICS INC, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue surged 299% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.8M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

TRUTH IN POLITICS, INC. IS A NON-PARTISAN, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ON KEY ISSUES IN LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT THAT IMPACT JOBS, ECONOMIC GROWTH AND FISCAL REFORM, AND TO ENHANCE TRANSPARENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT,

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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 (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,993,782

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,993,782

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $34,833

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,839,569

Other Expenses $1,804,736

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,839,569

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2019	2018	Change
Revenue	$1,993,782	$500,100	+3.0%
Expenses	$1,839,569	$641,601	+1.9%
Net Income	$154,213	$-141,501	-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

Employees

N/A

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

$34,833

Total Directors

$34,833

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LANE GRIGSBY	PRESIDENT	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN JUNEAU	SECRETARY	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TARA SAXON	TREAUSRER	1.00	Officer Director	$34,833	$0	$34,833

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
2019	$1,993,782	$1,839,569	$80,903	$154,213
2018	$500,100	$641,601	$26,690	$-141,501

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