NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1992

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DOUG LINKHART

Phone

3035714343

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE, founded in 1992, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE IS TO ADVANCE INCLUSIVE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PROMOTE INNOVATIONS IN DEMOCRACY TO MAKE DECISION-MAKING MORE PARTICIPATORY, EQUITABLE, AND EFFECTIVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $596,891 Revenue: $373,357

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE FACILITATES STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESSES, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TRAINING, AND DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL ENGAGEMENT PLANS AND MATERIALS HELPING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS ENGAGE AND INVOLVE RESIDENTS IN WAYS THAT LEAD TO TANGIBLE OUTCOMES. NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE'S COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PHILOSOPHY ENCOURAGES COMMUNITIES TO VIEW CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AS MORE THAN PRESENTING INFORMATION OR DISTRIBUTING QUESTIONNAIRES (THOUGH BOTH ARE IMPORTANT); INSTEAD, WE PROMOTE LISTENING TO, AND LEARNING FROM, RESIDENTS CONSISTENTLY AND USING THOSE INSIGHTS TO SHAPE HOW PROGRAMS ARE ADMINISTERED, DESIGNED AND EXECUTED. WE SET A DIFFERENT EXPECTATION FOR ENGAGEMENT.

Program 2

Expenses: $249,177 Revenue: $129,511

ALL AMERICA CITY AWARD (SINCE 1949) THE NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE HAS RECOGNIZED AND CELEBRATED THE BEST IN AMERICAN CIVIC INNOVATION WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS ALLAMERICA CITY AWARD. THE AWARD, BESTOWED...

ALL AMERICA CITY AWARD (SINCE 1949) THE NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE HAS RECOGNIZED AND CELEBRATED THE BEST IN AMERICAN CIVIC INNOVATION WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS ALLAMERICA CITY AWARD. THE AWARD, BESTOWED YEARLY ON 10 COMMUNITIES (MORE THAN 500 IN ALL) RECOGNIZES THE WORK OF COMMUNITIES IN USING INCLUSIVE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TO ADDRESS CRITICAL ISSUES AND CREATE STRONGER CONNECTIONS AMONG RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND NONPROFIT AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS. THE ALLAMERICAN CITY AWARD SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON THE INCREDIBLE WORK TAKING PLACE IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. BY CELEBRATING THE BEST IN LOCAL INNOVATION, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND CROSSSECTOR COLLABORATION, THE ALLAMERICA CITY AWARDS REMIND US OF THE POTENTIAL WITHIN EVERY COMMUNITY TO TACKLE TOUGH ISSUES AND CREATE REAL CHANGE.

Program 3

Expenses: $197,378 Revenue: $69,934

MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE PROVIDES ACCESS TO A BROAD NETWORK OF GOVERNMENT, CIVIC, AND BUSINESS LEADERS.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $529,163

Program Service Revenue $575,678

Investment Income $99,800

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,204,641

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $988,643

Fundraising Expenses $190,213

Program Expenses $1,043,446

Other Expenses $476,617

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,465,260

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,204,641	$909,641	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,465,260	$1,179,568	+0.2%
Net Income	$-260,619	$-269,927	0.0%

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

$253,974

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DOUG LINKHART	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$156,809	$8,014	$164,823
KATHLEEN HAMILTON	DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCE	40.00	Officer	$81,000	$8,151	$89,151
MATT LEIGHNINGER	DIRECTOR CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY INNOVATION	40.00	Highest	$132,870	$0	$132,870
REBECCA TROUT	DIRECTOR DC OFFICE & ALL-AMERICA CITY	40.00	Highest	$111,000	$7,861	$118,861
MARY ANN BORGESON	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSHUA FRANZEL	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HON JOHN DAILEY	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RITA MCNEIL DANISH	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HON JOHNNY DUPREE	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAY BARAY	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AYEOLA FORTUNE	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TC BROADNAX	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HON PATTI GARRETT	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAIA COMEAU	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HON RAMIRO GARZA JR	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TODD CONNOR	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEATHER JOHNSTON	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WENDY WILLIS	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA MONTEZ	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ONYEKA OBIOCHA	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TONY PEYTON	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MONTE ROULIER	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VINCE R WILLIAMS	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA ROMAS	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TEREE CALDWELL	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VALERIE LEMMIE	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGEL TAVERAS	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAIA COLE	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLYN COLEMAN	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HON GT BYNUM	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANA ROMERO-CAMPBELL	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM CARLISLE	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANTHONY SANTIAGO	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HON MALIK D EVANS	PAST-CHAIR	2.00	Officer 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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$1,204,641	$1,465,260	$1,105,959	$-260,619
2023	$909,641	$1,179,568	$1,326,399	$-269,927
2022	$489,610	$807,734	$1,441,224	$-318,124
2021	$1,194,185	$639,628	$2,163,988	$554,557
2020	$778,963	$571,122	$1,505,271	$207,841
2018	$792,466	$804,662	$919,004	$-12,196