THIN AIR COMMUNITY RADIO (EIN 205354265) - 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

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHAEL MOON BEAR

Phone

5097473012

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THIN AIR COMMUNITY RADIO, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $143K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 68% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $236K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 65% operating deficit.

Mission

KYRS-THIN AIR COMMUNITY RADIO (KYRS) IS A VOLUNTEER-POWERED, NON-COMMERCIAL, LISTENER-SUPPORTED, COMMUNITY RADIO STATION IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON. IT PROVIDES THE REGION WITH UNIQUE PROGRAMMING FOR UN-SERVED AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. HEARD ON 92.3 & 88.1 FM AND STREAMING 24/7 AT WWW.KYRS.ORG, KYRS PROVIDES A MIX OF NEWS, VIEWS, CULTURE AND MUSIC OFTEN OVERLOOKED BY OTHER MEDIA. THIN AIR RADIO'S GOAL IS TO BUILD A STRONG, LISTENER-SUPPORTED COMMUNITY RADIO STATION THAT EMPOWERS PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY ETHNIC MINORITIES, LOW-INCOME, AND OTHER MARGINALIZED GROUPS, TO STRIVE FOR A MORE JUST AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD.

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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 $81,545

Program Service Revenue $16,462

Investment Income $1,736

Other Revenue $43,254

TOTAL REVENUE $142,997

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $150,525

Fundraising Expenses $12,307

Program Expenses $121,045

Other Expenses $85,511

TOTAL EXPENSES $236,036

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$142,997	$442,437	-0.7%
Expenses	$236,036	$259,404	-0.1%
Net Income	$-93,039	$183,033	-1.5%

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

N/A

Employees

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

$68,177

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHAEL MOON BEAR	President	40.00	Director	$68,177	$0	$68,177
CAROL ELLIS	Director	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JAMES HUNTER	Director	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JASON JOHNSON	Director	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ED RENOUARD	Director	1.00	Officer	$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
2024	$142,997	$236,036	$140,188	$-93,039
2023	$442,437	$259,404	$232,622	$183,033
2022	$208,115	$222,818	$268,481	$-14,703

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