Institute for Fair Elections (EIN 954681061) - 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

Charles H Bell Jr

Phone

9164427757

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

Institute for Fair Elections, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $254K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 65% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $319K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 26% operating deficit.

Mission

To research public voter registration and voting processes and to educate the public as to the findings; to study elections laws and processes to determine the best possible laws and processes in furtherance of democracy and educate the public as to the studies' result.

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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 $253,500

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $253,500

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $204,486

Other Expenses $318,722

TOTAL EXPENSES $318,722

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$253,500	$153,808	+0.6%
Expenses	$318,722	$83,322	+2.8%
Net Income	$-65,222	$70,486	-1.9%

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

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
Ed Rollins	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Charles H Bell Jr	Legal Counsel	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Anne Hyde Dunsmore	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David L Ellis	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Warder	Director	1.00	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
2018	$253,500	$318,722	$6,879	$-65,222

Institute for Fair Elections