Americans for Public Trust

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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

2020

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Caitlin Sutherland

Phone

2026565175

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Americans for Public Trust, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 36% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.8M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

The Organization's mission is to restore trust in government by holding officials and groups accountable for corrupt and unethical behavior through investigation, legal action, and reporting.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $695,616

A.Research, Writing, and Legal Action: Research allegations of public impropriety, corrupt and unethical behavior, and violations of the public trust, writing complaints against public individuals...

A.Research, Writing, and Legal Action: Research allegations of public impropriety, corrupt and unethical behavior, and violations of the public trust, writing complaints against public individuals who commit those acts and pursue resolution through administrative and legal processes.

Program 2

Expenses: $342,325

Public Awareness Campaigns: Conduct public campaigns to raise awareness of public impropriety, corrupt and unethical behavior, and violations of public trust, and to help rebuild public faith in...

Public Awareness Campaigns: Conduct public campaigns to raise awareness of public impropriety, corrupt and unethical behavior, and violations of public trust, and to help rebuild public faith in elected 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 $1,990,218

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,990,218

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $576,437

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,037,941

Other Expenses $1,258,712

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,835,149

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,990,218	$1,465,000	+0.4%
Expenses	$1,835,149	$1,547,155	+0.2%
Net Income	$155,069	$-82,155	-2.9%

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

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

$248,539

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CAITLIN SUTHERLAND	Executive Director	40.00	Key Emp	$200,000	$48,539	$248,539
NATHANIEL SERSLEV	Staff Attorney	40.00	Highest	$145,000	$5,922	$150,922
JOSEPH J BARRON IV	Research Director	40.00	Highest	$135,000	$6,205	$141,205
ANNIE TALLEY	DirectorPresidentSec	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LEELLE SLIFER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIMI WALTERS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CALEB CROSBY	TREASURER	1.00	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	$1,990,218	$1,835,149	$190,077	$155,069
2023	$1,465,000	$1,547,155	$33,825	$-82,155
2023	$1,465,000	$1,547,155	$33,825	$-82,155
2022	$1,584,035	$1,716,618	$115,053	$-132,583
2021	$3,628,537	$3,445,937	$249,074	$182,600
2020	$1,489,300	$1,425,668	$65,075	$63,632