The Gavel Project

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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

Jordan Heath

Phone

4805226615

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

The Gavel Project, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $194K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 108% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $301K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 55% operating deficit.

Mission

Educating the public regarding constitutional and civil rights and defending human and civil rights secured by law.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $224,214

Payment for legal representation of individuals whose constitutional and civil rights have been violated.

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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 $193,990

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $7

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $193,997

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $65,708

Program Expenses $224,214

Other Expenses $301,151

TOTAL EXPENSES $301,151

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$193,997	$93,231	+1.1%
Expenses	$301,151	$116,099	+1.6%
Net Income	$-107,154	$-22,868	+3.7%

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
Jordan Heath	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ryan Heath	Chairman Direct	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kelly Walker	Director	5.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$193,997	$301,151	$5,658	$-107,154
2022	$93,231	$116,099	$11,897	$-22,868