AURICLE COMMUNICATIONS (EIN 133649722) - 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

1995

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KEN FREEDMAN

Phone

2015211416

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

AURICLE COMMUNICATIONS, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.9M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

LISTENER-SUPPORTED, NON-COMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING OF FM RADIO STATION.

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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 $2,729,597

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $52,893

Other Revenue $489,637

TOTAL REVENUE $3,272,127

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $981,974

Fundraising Expenses $575,493

Program Expenses $1,880,620

Other Expenses $1,899,783

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,881,757

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,272,127	$2,593,676	+0.3%
Expenses	$2,881,757	$2,724,557	+0.1%
Net Income	$390,370	$-130,881	-4.0%

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

300

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

$270,619

Total Directors

$388,180

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ALAN ROJER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE MANDL	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH BERG	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
IRENE TRUDEL	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM FRIEDLICH	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE BINDER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY JONES	TREASURER/BOOKKEEPER	20.00	Officer Director	$106,675	$0	$106,675
KEN FREEDMAN	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$150,944	$13,000	$163,944
MICHELE COLOMER	BOARD MEMBER/ASSOCIATE GENERAL MANAGER	40.00	Director	$111,061	$6,500	$117,561
PATRICK COLLINS	CHAIRPERSON	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICH HAZELTON	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE RATHE	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GAYLORD FIELDS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	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
2025	$3,272,127	$2,881,757	$6,015,725	$390,370
2024	$2,593,676	$2,724,557	$6,191,266	$-130,881
2023	$2,701,320	$2,688,761	$6,491,728	$12,559
2022	$2,964,645	$2,484,375	$6,547,591	$480,270
2021	$2,797,211	$2,489,097	$6,117,256	$308,114
2020	$2,309,696	$2,393,565	$5,694,173	$-83,869
2019	$2,113,649	$2,715,869	$5,653,464	$-602,220
2018	$5,266,179	$2,861,705	$6,062,092	$2,404,474

AURICLE COMMUNICATIONS