Alaskans for Better Elections

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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

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Juli Lucky

Phone

9073515108

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Alaskans for Better Elections, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $875K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

Alaskans for Better Elections (ABE) was formed to advocate and campaign for the election reforms contained in Alaska Ballot Measure 2 in 2020:requiring more transparency in campaign donations and instituting a new election system consisting of a "Final Four" -cont. schedule O

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $919,366

In 2024, Alaskans for Better Elections (ABE) successfully defended final four voting in Alaska from repeal attempts, including repeal legislation and a citizens initiative through public outreach...

In 2024, Alaskans for Better Elections (ABE) successfully defended final four voting in Alaska from repeal attempts, including repeal legislation and a citizens initiative through public outreach programs, voter education, and lobbying efforts. ABE conducted research on public opinion of election reform and Alaskas current system and also defended the reform against legal challenges.

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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 $874,925

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $16

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $874,941

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $155,000

Salaries & Benefits $209,893

Fundraising Expenses $11,355

Program Expenses $919,366

Other Expenses $647,402

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,012,295

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$874,941	$692,588	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,012,295	$1,411,091	-0.3%
Net Income	$-137,354	$-718,503	-0.8%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$155,220

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JULI LUCKY	Executive Director	30.00	Key Emp	$109,453	$0	$155,220
LESIL MCGUIRE	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRUCE BOTELHO	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID MONSON	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHERINE JERNSTROM	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK RACE	DirectorPresident	1.00	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
2024	$874,941	$1,012,295	$36,690	$-137,354
2023	$692,588	$1,411,091	$174,035	$-718,503
2022	$1,600,092	$810,055	$892,538	$790,037
2021	$746,406	$651,731	$102,501	$94,675
2020	$5,888,498	$6,056,564	$103,721	$-168,066
2020	$5,866,472	$6,130,433	$7,826	$-263,961
2019	$736,468	$464,681	$271,787	$271,787