MICHIGAN GUARDIANS OF DEMOCRACY

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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

2021

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

HEATHER LOMBARDINI

Phone

5179273706

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

MICHIGAN GUARDIANS OF DEMOCRACY, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 38% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF MIGHIGAN GUARDIANS OF DEMOCRACY IS TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE TO BENEFIT THE COMMON GOOD AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND MORE SPECIFICALLY TO FOSTER PUBLIC EDUCATION, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND ISSUE ADVOCACY ON MATTERS IMPACTING THE CITIZENS OF MICHIGAN. MICHIGAN GUARDIANS OF DEMOCRACY MAY NOT MAKE ANY EXPENDITURES FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFLUENCING THE ELECTION OR DEFEAT OF A CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE THAT WOULD CONSTITUTE EXPRESS ADVOCACY UNDER APPLICABLE CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,106,808

CONDUCTING AND DISSEMINATING RESEARCH, POLLING, AND POLICY PAPERS THAT FOCUS ON PUBLIC POLICY MATTERS IMPACTING THE CITIZENS OF MICHIGAN.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,241,114

GRANTS AND DONATIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR EXEMPT PURPOSES.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,446,845

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,446,845

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,241,114

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $3,347,922

Other Expenses $2,137,271

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,378,385

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$2,446,845	$1,810,050	+0.4%
Expenses	$3,378,385	$878,510	+2.8%
Net Income	$-931,540	$931,540	-2.0%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ELLEN KLETZKA	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT GREENLEE	VICE CHAIRPERSON/SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HEATHER LOMBARDINI	CHAIRPERSON/PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer 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
2022	$2,446,845	$3,378,385	No data	$-931,540
2021	$1,810,050	$878,510	$931,540	$931,540