DEFENDING DIGITAL CAMPAIGNS INC

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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

MICHAEL KAISER

Phone

2027054404

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DEFENDING DIGITAL CAMPAIGNS INC, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit that reported $6.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 73% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

SECURE OUR DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN PROCESS BY PROVIDING ELIGIBLE CAMPAIGNS AND POLITICAL PARTIES, COMMITTEES, AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS WITH KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, AND RESOURCES TO DEFEND THEMSELVES FROM CYBER THREATS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $5,774,835

THE ORGANIZATION HAS TWO CORE INITIATIVES: (1) PROVIDING CYBERSECURITY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND ONBOARDING SUPPORT (INCLUDING KNOWLEDGE BASE) TO ENTITIES ELIGIBLE UNDER FEC AO AND (2) CONDUCTING...

THE ORGANIZATION HAS TWO CORE INITIATIVES: (1) PROVIDING CYBERSECURITY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND ONBOARDING SUPPORT (INCLUDING KNOWLEDGE BASE) TO ENTITIES ELIGIBLE UNDER FEC AO AND (2) CONDUCTING NATIONWIDE TRAINING FOR CANDIDATES, CAMPAIGN STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE POLITICAL SPHERE. THESE TRAININGS ARE OPEN WIDELY TO ATTENDEES. REGISTRANTS DO NOT HAVE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICES TO ATTEND.

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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 $6,054,990

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $6,054,990

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $605,976

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $5,774,835

Other Expenses $5,688,069

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,294,045

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$6,054,990	$3,496,707	+0.7%
Expenses	$6,294,045	$2,253,357	+1.8%
Net Income	$-239,055	$1,243,350	-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

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

$258,069

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DEBORA PLUNKETT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLEN BLUE	BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT MOOK	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW RHOADES	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF LARSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALICIA ROCKMORE	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MAX EVERETT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUZANNE SPAULDING	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL KAISER	PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00	Officer	$222,789	$35,280	$258,069
MELODY THOMAS	EMPLOYEE	40.00	Highest	$116,965	$7,200	$124,165
ELIZABETH FLEMING	EMPLOYEE	40.00	Highest	$107,830	$7,200	$115,030

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	$6,054,990	$6,294,045	$1,522,796	$-239,055
2023	$3,496,707	$2,253,357	$1,767,537	$1,243,350
2022	$1,495,825	$2,175,759	$512,436	$-679,934
2021	$1,625,096	$1,709,887	$1,197,928	$-84,791
2020	$2,287,062	$1,812,555	$1,277,476	$474,507
2019	$902,749	$123,425	$788,066	$779,324