Judicial Fairness Project

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2020

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Nicholas Klitzing

Phone

7735492647

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Judicial Fairness Project, founded in 2020, is a micro nonprofit that reported $100 in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 100% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $159K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 158473% operating deficit.

Mission

Educating the public 1 as to the importance of an independent competent judiciary and 2 as to the manner in which the judiciary in Illinois functions and working to advance the integrity and independence of the judicary in Illinois.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $101,744 Revenue: $0

The organization engaged in general research regarding the Illinois judicial system. The organization provided the public with information promoting the virtues of an independent competent judiciary...

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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 $100

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $100

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $8,004

Program Expenses $101,744

Other Expenses $158,573

TOTAL EXPENSES $158,573

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$100	$587,785	-1.0%
Expenses	$158,573	$757,772	-0.8%
Net Income	$-158,473	$-169,987	-0.1%

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

$120,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
James Nowlan	Director and President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Randy Pollard	Director and Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jan Weber	Director and Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Nicholas Klitzing	Executive Director	25.00	Officer	$120,000	$0	$120,000

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	$100	$158,573	$262,095	$-158,473
2022	$587,785	$757,772	$420,568	$-169,987
2021	$767,879	$293,637	$590,555	$474,242
2020	$540,600	$424,287	$116,313	$116,313