CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION

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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

1980

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DONNA PAOLETTI PHILLIPS

Phone

8185919321

Tax Period

2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION, founded in 1980, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $5.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 51% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE CENTER ENSURES A FREE AND FAIR REPUBLIC BY TEACHING THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF DEMOCRACY TO MILLIONS OF EDUCATORS AND THEIR STUDENTS. AS A NATIONAL, NONPARTISAN NONPROFIT, THE CENTER DESIGNS COMPREHENSIVE CIVICS CURRICULAR PROGRAMS, WITH EMBEDDED DEMOCRATIC EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, SUPPORTED BY EVIDENCE-BASED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING, THAT FOCUSES ON BUILDING THE HABITS OF PARTICIPATION ENSURING DEEP CIVIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND DISPOSITIONS FOR THE TEACHERS, THEIR STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $4,336,649 Revenue: $4,794,438

INNOVATIVE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: THROUGH THE JAMES MADISON LEGACY PROJECT EXPANSION AND THE CIVICS THAT EMPOWERS ALL STUDENTS RESEARCH PROJECTS, FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE CENTER...

INNOVATIVE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: THROUGH THE JAMES MADISON LEGACY PROJECT EXPANSION AND THE CIVICS THAT EMPOWERS ALL STUDENTS RESEARCH PROJECTS, FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE CENTER CREATED NEW CIVICS RESOURCES ALIGNED TO THE WE THE PEOPLE NATIONAL PROGRAM AND PROVIDES FREE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS IN 35 STATES REACHING 14,499 STUDENTS. THROUGH PROJECT COMMUNITY THE CENTER CREATED AND INTEGRATED MEDIA LITERACY LESSONS, VIDEOS AND RESOURCES AND PROVIDED FREE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND PILOTING IN CALIFORNIA AND HAWAII SCHOOLS IN PROJECT CITIZEN: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN PUBLIC POLICY.

Program 2

Expenses: $69,043 Revenue: $179,088

SUITE OF FREE CIVICS RESOURCES: THROUGH A GIFT FROM THE WHOLANDER FAMILY, THE CENTER PROVIDES CIVIC INQUIRIES, FULLY DOWNLOADABLE, CUSTOMIZABLE LESSONS TO FORTIFY TEACHERS' PRACTICE AND DEEPEN...

SUITE OF FREE CIVICS RESOURCES: THROUGH A GIFT FROM THE WHOLANDER FAMILY, THE CENTER PROVIDES CIVIC INQUIRIES, FULLY DOWNLOADABLE, CUSTOMIZABLE LESSONS TO FORTIFY TEACHERS' PRACTICE AND DEEPEN STUDENTS' LEARNING IN TOPICS LIKE THE 1ST AMENDMENT, THE VOTING AGE, AND THE PREAMBLE. INCLUDED IN THIS SUITE, THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE LEONORE ANNENBERG INSTITUTE FOR CIVICS IS THE CIVIL DISCOURSE, AN AMERICAN LEGACY TOOLKIT FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE AUDIENCES AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH PRIMARY SOURCES, LONG AND SHORT FORM VIDEOS TO EXPAND LEARNING IN TOPICS INCLUDING CITIZENSHIP, CIVIL RIGHTS, WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND POLITICAL PARTIES.

Program 3

Expenses: $647,294 Revenue: $314,138

COMPREHENSIVE EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULA: WE THE PEOPLE: THE CITIZEN AND THE CONSTITUTION IS A NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED CIVIC EDUCATION PROGRAM FOCUSED ON THE HISTORY OF PRINCIPLES OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS FOR UPPER ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THIS PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED IN ALL 50 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BY A NETWORK OF STATE COORDINATORS AND A NATIONAL NETWORK OF CIVICS MENTORS. STUDENTS AT ALL LEVELS SHOWCASE AND COMPETE IN SIMULATED CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS AT DISTRICT AND STATES WITH THE TOP TEAMS COMPETING AT NATIONAL FINALS AND NATIONAL INVITATIONAL FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL. PROJECT CITIZEN: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN PUBLIC POLICY IS A CURRICULAR PROGRAM FOR UPPER ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS WHERE STUDENTS APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF THE FEDERAL SYSTEM AND PUBLIC POLICY TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE, INFORMED DECISIONS TO MONITOR AND ADDRESS COMMUNITY PROBLEMS. IT HELPS THEM LEARN HOW TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICY AND DEVELOP SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRATIC VALUES AND CIVIC DISCOURSE.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,283,851

Program Service Revenue $257,690

Investment Income $55,141

Other Revenue $346,813

TOTAL REVENUE $5,943,495

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,322,570

Fundraising Expenses $236,231

Program Expenses $5,052,986

Other Expenses $3,743,992

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,066,562

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$5,943,495	$3,940,535	+0.5%
Expenses	$6,066,562	$3,941,781	+0.5%
Net Income	$-123,067	$-1,246	+97.8%

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

250

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

$213,133

Total Directors

Key Employees

$208,342

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
HENRY L CHAMBERS JR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHERYL COOK-KALLIO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TERRY MASON MOORE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN LEWIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIMOTHY D MOORE	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL MURPHY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LIZA J PRENDERGAST	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETH RATWAY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VICKI ROSS-NORRIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLARA SLIFKIN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHAN D VARAT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAULINE WEAVER	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA SMITH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARIMA DESAI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TERRI STROUD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONNA PAOLETTI PHILLIPS PHD	PRESIDENT & CEO	35.00	Officer	$185,333	$27,800	$213,133
MARK RITACCO	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JOHN W THURMAN JR	KEY EMPLOYEE	35.00	Key Emp	$181,167	$27,175	$208,342
CHRISTOPHER RIANO	FORMER PRESIDENT	35.00		$210,476	$31,571	$242,047

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$5,943,495	$6,066,562	$4,391,096	$-123,067
2023	$3,940,535	$3,941,781	$3,964,048	$-1,246
2022	$2,924,562	$2,546,820	$3,771,890	$377,742
2021	$2,026,261	$2,043,467	$4,033,100	$-17,206
2020	$2,083,906	$2,227,561	$3,578,232	$-143,655
2019	$3,698,255	$3,517,500	$3,353,458	$180,755
2018	$5,540,973	$5,369,287	$2,928,917	$171,686