COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE (EIN 932352338) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Tuckman-Chang Vulnerability Assessment

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Chris Stanley

Phone

7035589063

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $200K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $34K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

The Common Sense Policy Institute works to inform the American public of dysfunction in the government by identifying government waste, fraud, and abuse through engaging in nonpartisan analysis, study, and research relating to government efficiency. From those, the organization develops policy proposals for policy makers and other oversight entities, creates reports, and seeks media coverage of our findings to support efficient and effective government operations rooted in common sense.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health & Payment Capacity Assessment (FICO Scale: 300–850)

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $200,100

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $200,100

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $84,360

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $144,692

Other Expenses $81,262

TOTAL EXPENSES $165,622

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$200,100	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$165,622	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$34,478	$0	N/A

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

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

$52,860

Total Directors

$84,360

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Chris Stanley	President	35	Officer Director	$52,860	$0	$52,860
Pete McGinnis	Director	20	Director	$31,500	$0	$31,500
Chris Marston	Secretary Treasurer	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Yabonski	Director	1	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
2024	$200,100	$165,622	$34,478	$34,478

COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE