PROJECT FOR PRIVACY AND SURVEILL- ANCE ACCOUNTABILITY INC (EIN 842387106) - 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

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ERIK JAFFE

Phone

2027535047

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PROJECT FOR PRIVACY AND SURVEILL- ANCE ACCOUNTABILITY INC, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

PPSA IS A NONPARTISAN GROUP OF U.S. CITIZENS WHO ADVOCATE FOR GREATER PROTECTION OF OUR PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES IN GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMS. PPSA ADVOCATES IN THE PUBLIC ARENA AND BEFORE CONGRESS FOR GUIDELINES AND AUDITS TO HOLD THESE SECRET PROGRAMS ACCOUNTABLE TO CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY PROTECTIONS.

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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 $2,057,597

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,057,597

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $50,000

Salaries & Benefits $2,500

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,066,505

Other Expenses $2,026,396

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,078,896

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,057,597	$1,985,023	+0.0%
Expenses	$2,078,896	$1,960,231	+0.1%
Net Income	$-21,299	$24,792	-1.9%

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

$2,500

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DONALD IRVINE	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$2,500	$0	$2,500
MARK DAVIS	DIRECTOR OF	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GENE SCHAERR	CHAIRMAN	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIK JAFFE	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SARAH NORTON	TREASURER/SE	5.00	Officer	$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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,057,597	$2,078,896	$2,634	$-21,299
2022	$1,985,023	$1,960,231	$23,933	$24,792
2021	$1,553,311	$1,555,895	$4,141	$-2,584
2020	$2,261,103	$2,259,478	$1,725	$1,625
2019	$1,070,493	$1,070,493	No data	No data

PROJECT FOR PRIVACY AND SURVEILL- ANCE ACCOUNTABILITY INC