DEMOCRACYFIRST C/O VERDOLINO & LOWEY PC (EIN 881027253) - 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

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRISTINE HOLT

Phone

2025520221

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DEMOCRACYFIRST C/O VERDOLINO & LOWEY PC, founded in 2022, is a community nonprofit that reported $9.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 139% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $10.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

DEMOCRACYFIRST IS A 501(C)4 DEDICATED TO RESTORING PUBLIC TRUST IN THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM, PROTECTING FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS, AND RENEWING THE PRO-DEMOCRACY CONSENSUS IN AMERICAN POLITICS.

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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 $9,040,572

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $9,040,572

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,625,000

Salaries & Benefits $177,344

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $5,653,530

Other Expenses $8,309,414

TOTAL EXPENSES $10,111,758

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$9,040,572	$3,775,287	+1.4%
Expenses	$10,111,758	$3,061,434	+2.3%
Net Income	$-1,071,186	$713,853	-2.5%

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

N/A

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 WOOD	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	35.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK BAILEY	TREASURER/DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINE HOLT	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TODD RUBIN	DIRECTOR	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	$9,040,572	$10,111,758	No data	$-1,071,186
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$4,410,000	$6,186,749	$357,333	$-1,776,749
2022	$5,575,000	$3,440,918	$2,134,082	$2,134,082

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