CENTER FOR POLICY RESEARCH

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1981

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JESSICA PEARSON PHD

Phone

3038371555

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CENTER FOR POLICY RESEARCH, founded in 1981, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 63% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $755K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

TO CONDUCT, SUPPORT, ASSIST AND CONTRIBUTE TO EDUCATION, TRAINING AND RESEARCH IN PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,693,855

COLORADO PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS - YOUTH AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS PHASE III SUMMATIVE EVALUATION:2020-2025 - CONTRACT WITH MATHEMATICA POLICY RESEARCH PURSUANT TO THE YOUTH AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, CHILDRENS BUREAU TO CONDUCT A SUMMATIVE EVALUATION OF THE COLORADO PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS (PATHWAYS) INTERVENTION. PATHWAYS IS AN INNOVATIVE SERVICE MODEL DEVELOPED ALONGSIDE THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, OFFICE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, DESIGNED TO PREVENT AND ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS FOR AT- RISK YOUTH WHO HAVE A HISTORY OF CHILD WELFARE AND FOSTER CARE INVOLVEMENT. THE SUMMATIVE EVALUATION IS ACTIVELY BEING IMPLEMENTED STATEWIDE IN COLORADO, WITH BOTH TREATMENT AND COMPARISON OUTCOMES RECORDED IN A CENTRALIZED DATABASE ADMINISTERED BY CPR. STUDY ENROLLMENT BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER 2021 AND IS ANTICIPATED TO SPAN 27 MONTHS.

Program 2

SAFE ACCESS FOR VICTIMS' ECONOMIC SECURITY (SAVES) CENTER - COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES, 2022-2024 - CPR'S CONTRACT WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (CDHS), DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES (DCSS) IS PURSUANT TO A 5-YEAR, 11.2 MILLION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CDHS AND THE FEDERAL OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES (OCSS). UNDER THIS CONTRACT, CPR IS ASSISTING CDHS WITH THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF THE SAFE ACCESS FOR VICTIMS' ECONOMIC SECURITY (SAVES) CENTER WHICH AIMS TO ENHANCE THE SAFE DELIVERY OF CHILD SUPPORT, PATERNITY, AND PARENTING TIME SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. CPR WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EVALUATION SERVICES TO 13 SAVES DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS FUNDED BY OCSE (12 STATES AND ONE TRIBE), CONDUCT RESEARCH ON THE EXPERIENCES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS IN THE CHILD SUPPORT PROGRAM, MAKE POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS, AND CREATE RESOURCES AND TRAINING FOR CHILD SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS NATIONWIDE TO PROMOTE SAFETY AND ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR SURVIVORS. THE FULL PRESS RELEASE FOR THIS PROJECT IS AVAILABLE ON THE ACF WEBSITE.

Program 3

LCO GOOD LIFE - BRIGHT FUTURES FOR OJIBWE YOUTH 2022-2025 -CONTRACT WITH LAC COURTE OREILLES (LCO) TRIBAL CHILD SUPPORT PROGRAM TO EVALUATE A FEDERAL DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ENTITLED CHARTING A COURSE FOR ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND RESPONSIBLE PARENTING. THE LCO WILL IMPLEMENT A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES THAT ALIGN WITH OJIBWE CULTURE TO ENCOURAGE TRIBAL YOUTH TO PLAN FOR THEIR FUTURE BY COMPLETING THEIR EDUCATION AND ENGAGING IN A COMMITTED RELATIONSHIP PRIOR TO HAVING CHILDREN. THE PROJECT WILL ENGAGE A CURRICULUM DEVELOPER AND TRIBAL ELDERS TO TRANSLATE CULTURAL VALUES INTO RELEVANT CONTENT. IT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED VIA OJIBWE COLLEGE STUDENTS, A SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN, A WEB-BASED GAME, AN OJIBWE CULTURE CAMP. CPR WILL PRODUCE THREE BRIEFS THAT DESCRIBE THE PROJECT, REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION PATTERNS, AND PRESENT EVALUATION OUTCOMES.

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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 $3,843,760

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $83,647

Other Revenue $171

TOTAL REVENUE $3,927,578

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,584,229

Salaries & Benefits $1,151,851

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,693,855

Other Expenses $436,365

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,172,445

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,927,578	$2,410,017	+0.6%
Expenses	$3,172,445	$1,890,759	+0.7%
Net Income	$755,133	$519,258	+0.5%

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

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

$395,758

Total Directors