CENTER FOR EMPOWERED POLITICS EDUCATION FUND (EIN 843636499) - 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

Alex Tom

Phone

8778295500

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CENTER FOR EMPOWERED POLITICS EDUCATION FUND, founded in 2019, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $14.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $6.7M, a strong 48% operating margin.

Mission

CEPEF operates as a grassroots, community-based organization, promoting civic education and engagement, conducting research on the effects of policies on poverty and racial inequity, training and developing leaders for racial injustice, building capacity for community organizations, and empowering low-income and working-class communities throughout the United States.

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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 $13,142,951

Program Service Revenue $935,746

Investment Income $51,115

Other Revenue $-35,210

TOTAL REVENUE $14,094,602

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $756,711

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $540,251

Program Expenses $5,071,329

Other Expenses $6,606,140

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,362,851

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$14,094,602	$10,167,127	+0.4%
Expenses	$7,362,851	$4,620,606	+0.6%
Net Income	$6,731,751	$5,546,521	+0.2%

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

N/A

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

$374,768

Total Directors

$374,768

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ALEX T TOM	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$106,467
TIM DUY LY	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$162,745
MAO CHI LIU	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$105,556

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	$14,094,602	$7,362,851	$22,918,683	$6,731,751
2022	$10,333,850	$4,703,075	$10,401,851	$5,630,775
2022	$10,167,127	$4,620,606	$9,567,393	$5,546,521
2021	$4,198,048	$1,465,626	$3,989,428	$2,732,422
2020	$339,200	No data	$414,200	No data
2020	$311,549	$4,218	$386,549	$307,331

CENTER FOR EMPOWERED POLITICS EDUCATION FUND