DARK WIRE - THE INVESTIGATION FOUNDATION (EIN 825255510) - 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

Phone

9727685972

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

DARK WIRE - THE INVESTIGATION FOUNDATION, founded in 2018, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $33K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 27% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $38K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

Goal is to be an investigative watchdog exposing corruption through the use of numerous multi-media platforms - including documentary film making. It is imperative that journalists and documentary film makers have a place to learn and grow into exceptional investigators.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $33,309

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $33,309

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $6,923

Fundraising Expenses $2,131

Program Expenses $34,072

Other Expenses $31,411

TOTAL EXPENSES $38,334

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$33,309	$45,500	-0.3%
Expenses	$38,334	$15,517	+1.5%
Net Income	$-5,025	$29,983	-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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Sara Bailey	President CEO	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Phil Willard	CFO COO	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Aida Witt	N/A	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Killian Hemmy	Director	5.00	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
2021	$33,309	$38,334	$34,960	$-5,025
2020	$45,500	$15,517	$39,985	$29,983

DARK WIRE - THE INVESTIGATION FOUNDATION