CITIZEN ACTION DEFENSE FUND (EIN 850910069) - 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

2020

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JACKSON MAYNARD

Phone

8505193495

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CITIZEN ACTION DEFENSE FUND, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $431K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 378% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

CITIZEN ACTION DEFENSE FUND IS A WATCHDOG FOR ALL WASHINGTONIANS, HELPING TO ENSURE THAT STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS PLAY BY THE RULES AND THAT THE PUBLIC'S CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED. WE ACHIEVE THESE GOALS BY SUPPORTING AND PURSUING STRATEGIC, HIGH-IMPACT LITIGATION IN CASES WHERE WE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEFEND YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, RESTRAIN GOVERNMENT OVERREACH, AND PROTECT FREE MARKETS.

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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 $430,726

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $430,726

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $17,850

Salaries & Benefits $150,243

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $345,356

Other Expenses $261,348

TOTAL EXPENSES $429,441

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$430,726	$90,169	+3.8%
Expenses	$429,441	$48,909	+7.8%
Net Income	$1,285	$41,260	-1.0%

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

$136,971

Total Directors

$136,971

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JACKSON MAYNARD	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$136,971	$0	$136,971
DANN MEAD SMITH	CHAIR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL S GRAVES	SECRETARY	1.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$430,726	$429,441	$31,674	$1,285

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