Center for Innovative Governance Research (EIN 823264419) - 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

Dr Mark Lutter

Phone

2026566901

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Center for Innovative Governance Research, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 156% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.9M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

The Center for Innovative Governance Research is building the future of governance by creating the ecosystem for charter cities.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,069,061

Program Service Revenue $34,954

Investment Income $91,785

Other Revenue $30,079

TOTAL REVENUE $3,225,879

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $403,699

Salaries & Benefits $986,414

Fundraising Expenses $146,859

Program Expenses $2,516,677

Other Expenses $1,544,357

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,934,470

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$3,225,879	$1,260,681	+1.6%
Expenses	$2,934,470	$2,680,500	+0.1%
Net Income	$291,409	$-1,419,819	-1.2%

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

$172,916

Total Directors

$172,916

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Dr Mark Lutter	Executive Director, Board Chairman	25.00	Officer Director	$151,010	$21,906	$172,916
Dan Grossman	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WGyude Moore	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Professor Leonard Wantchekon	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Nott	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Holstein	Head of Communications	40.00	Highest	$136,158	$23,541	$159,699
John Hoyt	Head of Operations	40.00	Highest	$108,616	$15,226	$123,842

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
2025	$3,225,879	$2,934,470	$3,514,503	$291,409
2024	$1,260,681	$2,680,500	$3,175,283	$-1,419,819
2023	$2,384,393	$2,716,479	$4,202,356	$-332,086
2022	$1,953,036	$2,526,647	$4,541,412	$-573,611
2021	$6,092,556	$1,679,800	$5,595,971	$4,412,756
2020	$1,472,456	$605,790	$1,090,030	$866,666

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