Online Journalism Project Incorporated (EIN 203296979) - 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

2005

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Paul Bass

Phone

2033973046

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Online Journalism Project Incorporated, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $4.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 191% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.0M, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

To promote and encorage the development of professional quality, hyperlocal online journalism.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,073,365

Program Service Revenue $89,754

Investment Income $810,573

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $3,973,692

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,482,400

Salaries & Benefits $926,220

Fundraising Expenses $102,896

Program Expenses $2,709,138

Other Expenses $564,152

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,972,772

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$3,973,692	$1,364,381	+1.9%
Expenses	$2,972,772	$1,242,896	+1.4%
Net Income	$1,000,920	$121,485	+7.2%

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

N/A

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

$85,000

Total Directors

$85,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Gemma Joseph Lumpkin	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Norma Rodriguez-Reyes	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Michelle Chihara	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Paul Bass	Treasurer/Secretary	40.00	Officer Director	$85,000	$0	$85,000

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	$3,973,692	$2,972,772	$4,671,518	$1,000,920
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,308,006	$876,078	$3,623,458	$431,928
2022	$1,387,357	$687,879	$2,364,636	$699,478
2021	$894,031	$677,177	$2,008,302	$216,854
2020	$653,345	$675,019	$1,984,937	$-21,674
2019	$711,005	$606,240	$2,119,312	$104,765
2018	$415,521	$631,820	$636,925	$-216,299

Online Journalism Project Incorporated