POLICYLINK (EIN 943297479) - 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

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHAEL MCAFEE

Phone

5106632333

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

POLICYLINK, founded in 1998, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $48.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 27% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $58.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

POLICYLINK IS A NATIONAL RESEARCH AND ACTION INSTITUTE WORKING (CONTINUE ON SCH O) TO BUILD A FUTURE WHERE ALL PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CAN PARTICIPATE IN A FLOURISHING MULTIRACIAL DEMOCRACY, PROSPER IN AN EQUITABLE ECONOMY, AND LIVE IN THRIVING COMMUNITIES OF OPPORTUNITY.

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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 $42,395,255

Program Service Revenue $1,342,943

Investment Income $4,480,865

Other Revenue $200

TOTAL REVENUE $48,219,263

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $13,441,549

Salaries & Benefits $19,109,327

Fundraising Expenses $2,466,693

Program Expenses $48,325,830

Other Expenses $24,951,217

TOTAL EXPENSES $58,084,593

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$48,219,263	$66,499,230	-0.3%
Expenses	$58,084,593	$44,354,056	+0.3%
Net Income	$-9,865,330	$22,145,174	-1.4%

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

113

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

$2,814,593

Total Directors

$1,223,621

Key Employees

$927,751

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHAEL A MCAFEE	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	39.97	Officer Director	$606,545	$59,218	$666,239
ASHLEIGH G GARDERE	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$509,380	$48,002	$557,382
SANDRA GASCA	BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAY FERNANDEZ SMITH	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GEOFFREY CANADA	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DOLORES ACEVEDO-GARCIA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFREY L BRADACH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHERI DUNN BERRY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARRICK HAMILTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEWART KWOH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL J HASSID	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	39.94	Officer	$400,177	$59,232	$460,036
JOSHUA F KIRSCHENBAUM	CHIEF ADV. & S.I. OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$371,548	$63,852	$435,400
KENDRA L ONISHI	CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$82,206	$10,551	$92,757
OMAR STANTON	CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$194,021	$56,938	$250,959
JOSEPHINE WONG	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$311,375	$40,445	$351,820
VANICE DUNN	VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS	40.00	Key Emp	$318,822	$29,691	$348,513
ABIGAIL J LANGSTON	VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH	40.00	Key Emp	$196,425	$24,033	$220,458
JERRY MALDONADO	VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS	40.00	Key Emp	$300,883	$57,897	$358,780
SHELDON BALLOM	SENIOR ADVISOR TO PRESIDENT	40.00	Highest	$232,027	$48,237	$280,264
ANGELA G BLACKWELL	FOUNDER IN RESIDENCE	40.00	Highest	$267,099	$66,966	$334,065
JUDITH W DANGERFIELD	MANAGING DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$264,079	$42,331	$306,410
ARIA FLORANT	SENIOR FELLOW	40.00	Highest	$217,433	$25,345	$242,778
MAHLET GETACHEW	MANAGING DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$216,584	$26,416	$243,000

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	$48,219,263	$58,084,593	$115,891,084	$-9,865,330
2023	$66,499,230	$44,354,056	$127,758,711	$22,145,174
2022	$46,107,101	$53,333,535	$110,956,916	$-7,226,434
2021	$83,393,172	$43,050,104	$113,528,942	$40,343,068
2020	$61,963,660	$18,681,013	$67,149,922	$43,282,647
2019	$14,647,593	$13,780,738	$21,905,999	$866,855
2018	$14,061,990	$15,070,035	$20,776,651	$-1,008,045

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