DC POLICY CENTER

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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

YESIM SAYIN

Phone

2022232233

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DC POLICY CENTER, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $425K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE D.C. POLICY CENTER IS TO ARM DECISION MAKERS WITH FACT-BASED, UNBIASED, AND RELIABLE RESEARCH AND ANALYSES TO HELP CREATE A VIBRANT LOCAL ECONOMY THAT CAN MAXIMIZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS, WORKERS, AND BUSINESSES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,139,035 Revenue: $134,927

ECONOMIC RESEARCH AND POLICY ANALYSIS - ADVANCING POLICIES FOR A STRONG AND VIBRANT ECONOMY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 57 REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS WERE PUBLISHED IN 2023, WEEKLY UPDATES WERE SENT...

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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 $1,815,826

Program Service Revenue $134,927

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,950,753

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,244,440

Fundraising Expenses $182,604

Program Expenses $1,139,035

Other Expenses $281,112

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,525,552

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,950,753	$1,506,191	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,525,552	$1,456,795	+0.0%
Net Income	$425,201	$49,396	+7.6%

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

$334,556

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SANDY WILKES	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS GLADSTONE	VICE CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL GOODWIN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SEAN WARFIELD	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL ALSUP	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TYLER ANTHONY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEILA BATTIES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELE BLACKWELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MONICA DIXON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH DEBARROS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK EIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA FRANCO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM GALLAGHER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELE HAGANS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN HARDWICK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANNY HUGHES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTY JANIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT KELLY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT KLEIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW KLINE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EVELYN LEE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSTY LINDNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JODIE MCLEAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KURT NEWMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GERREN PRICE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIMMY REYES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD RUBEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENNETH SAMET	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TONY WILLIAMS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMIE WEINBAUM	DIRECTOR (FROM 9/2023)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAHIRA KNIGHT	DIRECTOR (THRU 5/23)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT FLANAGAN	DIRECTOR (THRU 9/2023)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
YESIM SAYIN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$302,972	$31,584	$334,556
CHELSEA COFFIN	DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION POLICY INITIATIVE	40.00	Highest	$174,350	$22,670	$197,020
EMILIA CALMA	DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH & POLICY	40.00	Highest	$109,053	$14,074	$123,127

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	$1,950,753	$1,525,552	$1,538,188	$425,201
2022	$1,506,191	$1,456,795	$1,070,250	$49,396
2021	$1,226,933	$1,368,833	$1,038,643	$-141,900
2020	$1,398,191	$1,185,478	$1,160,825	$212,713
2019	$1,315,317	$981,994	$478,330	$333,323
2018	$807,250	$847,885	$98,673	$-40,635