THE COMMON GOOD FORUM INC (EIN 953362653) - 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

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PATRICIA DUFF

Phone

2125997040

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE COMMON GOOD FORUM INC, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit that reported $392K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $511K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 30% operating deficit.

Mission

ORGANIZING INFORMATION EVENTS TO ENCOURAGE CIVIL DISCUSSION AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION. WE ARE DEDICATED TO FINDING COMMON GROUND, AND THROUGH FORUM AND INITIATIVES, ENCOURAGE THE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SO ESSENTIAL FOR A THRIVING DEMOCRACY

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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 $243,600

Program Service Revenue $147,291

Investment Income $272

Other Revenue $558

TOTAL REVENUE $391,721

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $245,251

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $451,249

Other Expenses $265,611

TOTAL EXPENSES $510,862

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$391,721	$362,802	+0.1%
Expenses	$510,862	$306,844	+0.7%
Net Income	$-119,141	$55,958	-3.1%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PATRICIA DUFF	DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MORLEY KLAUSNER	SECRETARY	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DAVID KEMP	TREASURER	20.00	Officer	$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	$391,721	$510,862	$102,147	$-119,141
2023	$362,802	$306,844	$224,874	$55,958
2022	$167,897	$217,166	$165,284	$-49,269
2021	$238,165	$174,598	$220,019	$63,567
2020	$181,979	$132,031	$150,515	$49,948
2019	$307,226	$305,185	$93,532	$2,041
2018	$298,173	$273,383	$90,031	$24,790

THE COMMON GOOD FORUM INC