BIG CAR MEDIA INC (EIN 113725157) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JAMES J WALKER

Phone

3174506630

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BIG CAR MEDIA INC, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 40% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

BRING ART TO PEOPLE AND PEOPLE TO ART, SPARKING CREATIVITY, SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES. AS AN ADAPTIVE AND FLEXIBLE CULTURAL ORGANIZATION, BIG CAR DRAWS TOGETHER PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO PROMOTE AND PERPETUATE CREATIVITY, INVIGORATE PUBLIC PLACES, AND SUPPORT BETTER NEIGHBORHOODS. BIG CAR IS A CREATIVE COMMUNITY BUILDING WORKING TO BOOST LIVABILITY FROM AN ENGAGEMENT-BASED ARTS PERSPECTIVE.

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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 $1,157,164

Program Service Revenue $845,058

Investment Income $108,762

Other Revenue $199,990

TOTAL REVENUE $2,310,974

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $600,807

Salaries & Benefits $608,813

Fundraising Expenses $114,385

Program Expenses $1,611,447

Other Expenses $1,379,699

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,589,319

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,310,974	$3,859,062	-0.4%
Expenses	$2,589,319	$1,856,652	+0.4%
Net Income	$-278,345	$2,002,410	-1.1%

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

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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

335

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
JENIFER BROWN	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA BRUNDAGE	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN L CLARK	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
URSULA DAVID	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANE HENEGAR	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MALI JEFFERS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ED MAHERN	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FELIX MEDINA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAM B SUTPHIN	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID YOSHA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMANTHA CROSS	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATIE CLEMENTS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LOURENZO GIPLE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT GONZALES	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MOLLY MARTIN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOYCE MOORE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES J WALKER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$110,836	$0	$110,836

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	$2,310,974	$2,589,319	$9,876,979	$-278,345
2023	$3,859,062	$1,856,652	$7,847,732	$2,002,410
2022	$1,405,326	$1,428,870	$5,787,350	$-23,544
2021	$1,025,916	$1,039,826	$5,319,816	$-13,910
2020	$1,321,999	$1,009,042	$5,173,871	$312,957
2019	$1,645,505	$1,093,865	$4,784,156	$551,640
2018	$4,017,090	$1,097,981	$4,224,684	$2,919,109

BIG CAR MEDIA INC