EASTERN COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION (EIN 232145328) - 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

1910

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

STACY SMULOWITZ

Phone

5708147141

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

EASTERN COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION, founded in 1910, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $278K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 88% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $912K represent 39 months of operating reserves.

Mission

PROMOTE THE STUDY, CRITICISM, RESEARCH, TEACHING AND APPLICATION OF ARTISTIC, HUMANISTIC, AND SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION. THE ASSOCIATION EXISTS FOR EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND LITERARY PURPOSES ONLY.

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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 $87,225

Program Service Revenue $162,853

Investment Income $27,539

Other Revenue $117

TOTAL REVENUE $277,734

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $15,000

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $224,326

Other Expenses $265,568

TOTAL EXPENSES $280,568

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$277,734	$147,521	+0.9%
Expenses	$280,568	$286,112	0.0%
Net Income	$-2,834	$-138,591	-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

N/A

Volunteers

100

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

$15,000

Total Directors

$15,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
STACY SMULOWITZ	EXECUTIVE DI	15.00	Officer Director	$15,000	$0	$15,000
JORDAN ATKINSON	PRESIDENT	8.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
COLIN KEARNEY	FIRST VICE P	7.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA PAPAJCIK	FIRST VICE P	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEANNE PERSUIT	IMMEDIATE PA	5.00	Officer 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
2024	$277,734	$280,568	$912,108	$-2,834
2023	$147,521	$286,112	$942,986	$-138,591
2022	$153,159	$145,335	$940,371	$7,824
2021	$197,901	$127,684	$1,087,371	$70,217
2020	$143,371	$104,592	$841,754	$38,779
2019	$260,387	$177,500	$956,344	$82,887
2018	$232,740	$152,539	$878,957	$80,201

EASTERN COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION