WESTERN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION (EIN 870403268) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1995

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RICHARD CLUCAS

Phone

5034388868

Tax Period

2024-03-01 to 2025-02-28

WESTERN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION, founded in 1995, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $467K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 62% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $157K, a strong 34% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS AN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOLARS AND STUDENTS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, OPERATING EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THE ASSOCIATION PROMOTES THE STUDY AND TEACHINGS OF GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS, FOSTERS RESEARCH, AND FACILITATES THE DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS.

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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 $99,472

Program Service Revenue $185,205

Investment Income $141,648

Other Revenue $40,762

TOTAL REVENUE $467,087

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,202

Salaries & Benefits $143,229

Fundraising Expenses $7,761

Program Expenses $175,222

Other Expenses $160,882

TOTAL EXPENSES $310,313

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$467,087	$288,787	+0.6%
Expenses	$310,313	$319,687	0.0%
Net Income	$156,774	$-30,900	-6.1%

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

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

$82,095

Total Directors

$82,095

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RICHARD CLUCAS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	10.00	Officer Director	$82,095	$0	$82,095
CHRISTOPHER STOUT	VICE PRESIDENT ELECT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
IVY CARGILE	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TONY AFFIGNE	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NATALIE MASUOKA	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARRIE CURRIER	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCELA GARCA-CASTEEDA	EXECUTIVE COUNCIL	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GABRIELE MAGNI	EXECUTIVE COUNCIL	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RON HAYDUK	EXECUTIVE COUNCIL	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANAN COMMISSIONG	EXECUTIVE COUNCIL	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MINA SUK	EXECUTIVE COUNCIL	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN CALFANO	EXECUTIVE COUNCIL	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TONY SMITH	EX OFFICIO MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LADELLA LEVY	EXECUTIVE COUNCIL	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
YALIDY MATOS	EXECUTIVE COUNCIL	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REGINA BRANTON	EX OFFICIO MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LORRIE FRASURE	EX OFFICIO MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHRYN PERKINS	EXECUTIVE COUNCIL	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT SIEGEL	EXECUTIVE COUNCIL	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLAUDIO HOLZNER	EX OFFICIO MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NGOC PHAN	EXECUTIVE COUNCIL	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON CASELLAS	EXECUTIVE COUNCIL	2.00	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
2025	$467,087	$310,313	$1,567,093	$156,774
2024	$288,787	$319,687	$1,457,040	$-30,900
2023	$251,024	$302,547	$1,336,306	$-51,523
2022	$221,843	$202,540	$1,537,975	$19,303
2021	$226,960	$183,352	$1,304,965	$43,608
2020	$362,513	$251,975	$1,304,398	$110,538
2019	$285,786	$223,970	$1,085,806	$61,816

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