American Governance Foundation Inc (EIN 823895681) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Matthew Ellison

Phone

4152751848

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

American Governance Foundation Inc, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $599K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 63% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 89% operating deficit.

Mission

To study and promote positive reform of American Public Institutions. To this end we undertake public interest research, journalism, and public media especially via Palladium Magazine, Covene Meetings, Workshops and Community Events.

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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 $574,775

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $24,313

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $599,088

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $467,420

Fundraising Expenses $12,360

Program Expenses $908,228

Other Expenses $663,703

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,131,123

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$599,088	$1,628,696	-0.6%
Expenses	$1,131,123	$935,861	+0.2%
Net Income	$-532,035	$692,835	-1.8%

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

Total Directors

$157,920

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Matthew G Ellison	Secretary	40.00	Director	$89,988	$4,307	$94,295
Wolf Tivy	President	40.00	Director	$49,974	$13,651	$63,625
Christopher J Robotham	Treasurer	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Samo Burja	Director	3.00	Director	$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	$599,088	$1,131,123	$503,564	$-532,035
2022	$1,628,696	$935,861	$1,232,315	$692,835
2021	$848,763	$339,489	$539,480	$509,274

American Governance Foundation Inc