INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC MEDIA OF PHILA… - Form 990 Financial Data

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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

1981

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RENE SMITH

Phone

2154833900

Tax Period

2017-07-01 to 2018-06-30

INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC MEDIA OF PHILADELPHIA INC, founded in 1981, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue fell 99% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

INDEPENDENCE MEDIA ENRICHES LIVES THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, AND INSPIRE. WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF TELEVISION AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO CONNECT COMMUNITIES, PROMOTE DIVERSITY, AND ENCOURAGE UNDERSTANDING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $972,939 Revenue: $168,710

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A NON-COMMERCIAL EDUCATION TELEVISION BROADCAST SERVICE LICENSED BY THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO OPERATE WYBE-TV, ON CHANNEL 35 IN PHILA.

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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 (2017)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $100

Program Service Revenue $168,710

Investment Income $1,281,025

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,449,835

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $530,729

Fundraising Expenses $188,202

Program Expenses $972,939

Other Expenses $1,098,813

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,629,542

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2017	2016	Change
Revenue	$1,449,835	$132,734,290	-1.0%
Expenses	$1,629,542	$2,758,153	-0.4%
Net Income	$-179,707	$129,976,137	-1.0%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RENE DEGEORGE SMITH	EXECUTIVE - CHAIR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN KIRCHNER	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VINIT DHRUVA	SECRETARY	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK C LORDI	FINANCE - TREASURER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER DUNNE	VICE CHAIR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FEATHER HOUSTOUN	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONNA GRIMS	DEVELOPMENT MANAGER	40.00	Highest	$137,772	$0	$137,772
JESSICA K SILVER	DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS	40.00	Highest	$111,771	$0	$111,771
NANCY OGDEN	DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & HR	40.00	Highest	$136,779	$0	$136,779
HOWARD BLUMENTHAL	CEO	40.00		$300,130	$0	$300,130

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	$1,449,835	$1,629,542	$130,621,138	$-179,707

INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC MEDIA OF PHILADELPHIA INC