CITIZENS FOR ACCOUNTABLE TAXATION INC (EIN 824450270) - 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

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SARAH NEIBART

Phone

9085786478

Tax Period

2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

CITIZENS FOR ACCOUNTABLE TAXATION INC, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit that reported $128K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue fell 55% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $144K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ENGAGE IN RESEARCH AND EDUCATE POLICYMAKERS, TAXPAYERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT AFFORDABILITY ISSUES RELATING TO PROPERTY TAXES. CAT COLLECTS EXISTING RESEARCH AND SUPPORTS ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS ON PROVIDING RELIEF TO HOMEOWNERS WHILE ENSURING GOVERNMENT SERVICES LIKE EDUCATION FUNDING DO NOT SUFFER. CAT ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE POLICY DISCOURSE. OUR RESEARCH EFFORTS FOCUS PRIMARILY ON ANALYZING THE ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF HIGH PROPERTY COSTS AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS.

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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 $128,200

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $128,200

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,000

Salaries & Benefits $80,880

Fundraising Expenses $60,609

Program Expenses $62,811

Other Expenses $10,946

TOTAL EXPENSES $144,010

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2019	2018	Change
Revenue	$128,200	$286,730	-0.6%
Expenses	$144,010	$270,920	-0.5%
Net Income	$-15,810	$15,810	-2.0%

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

$74,039

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SARAH NEIBART	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSHUA BARER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMUEL MARKSTEIN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MONIZA KHOKBAR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDRES NAZARIO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN THOMAS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$74,039	$0	$74,039

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	$128,200	$144,010	No data	$-15,810
2018	$286,730	$270,920	$16,220	$15,810

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