Project Inform

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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

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Sara Brewer

Phone

4155588669

Tax Period

2018-07-01 to 2019-06-30

Project Inform, founded in 1985, is a small nonprofit that reported $482K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 56% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $953K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 98% operating deficit.

Mission

Project Inform fights the HIV and hepatitis C epidemics by assuring the development of effective treatments and a cure; supporting individuals to make informed choices about their health; advocating for quality, affordable health care; and promoting medical strategies that prevent new infections.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $376,345

In 2019, Project Inform's Educational Department answered nearly 1,650 HIV Health InfoLine calls and 1,400 HCV helpline calls; distributed 9,400 sets of the HIV Health & Wellness booklets...

In 2019, Project Inform's Educational Department answered nearly 1,650 HIV Health InfoLine calls and 1,400 HCV helpline calls; distributed 9,400 sets of the HIV Health & Wellness booklets; distributed 1,800 sets of Hepatitis C and HIV Co-Infection booklets; developed educational materials for HIV-positive people about hepatitis C transmission; updated its guide to approved treatments for hepatitis C infection; distributed more than 350,000 pieces of educational materials regarding PrEP and launched a PrEP information and referral service in California.

Program 2

Expenses: $180,802

Project Inform's Public Policy Program participated in key stakeholder advisory committees, advisory boards and workgroups to ensure that the needs of people with HIV and hepatitis C are taken into account in the planning and implementation of health care changes and expansions in California. The Policy Program also helped lead efforts to strengthen state HIV and programs, including the creation of a PrEP financial assistance program, advocacy for increased fundunding for HIV and HCV testing, advocacy for legislation to permit the formation of Safe Consumption Spaces, advocacy to end restrictions on HCV treatment, and support for launching the End Hep C SF strategic plan.

Program 3

Expenses: $67,513

The Research Advocacy Department led a national think tank to identify additional strategies for retaining people with HIV in care and treatment; led a national think tank on the use of genetic...

The Research Advocacy Department led a national think tank to identify additional strategies for retaining people with HIV in care and treatment; led a national think tank on the use of genetic sequence data in linking and retaining people with HIV in care and treatment; a national consultation regarding the use of genetic HIV mediacations; and conducted surveys of HIV-positive people to assess their attitudes about participation in clinical trials to assess candidates for a cure for HIV infection.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $509,086

Program Service Revenue $4,627

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-31,590

TOTAL REVENUE $482,123

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $459,729

Fundraising Expenses $247,130

Program Expenses $624,660

Other Expenses $391,118

TOTAL EXPENSES $953,357

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$482,123	$1,089,846	-0.6%
Expenses	$953,357	$1,932,975	-0.5%
Net Income	$-471,234	$-843,129	-0.4%

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

$249,505

Total Directors

$116,521

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Courtney Landis Vice Pres	Director	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Paul Miller Secretary	Director	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dana Van Gorder through 62018	Executive Dir.	2.00	Officer Director	$97,771	$18,750	$116,521
Colin Frankland	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sara Brewer	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Evans RA DirInterim	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$121,494	$11,490	$132,984
Anne Donnelly Director	Health Care Policy	40.00	Highest	$106,287	$10,340	$116,627

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
2019	$482,123	$953,357	$68,853	$-471,234
2018	$1,089,846	$1,932,975	$672,846	$-843,129