KCBX INC (EIN 237292203) - 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

1977

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

FRANK LANZONE

Phone

8055498855

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

KCBX INC, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 45% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $522K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

OPERATION OF A PUBLIC 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 $1,934,833

Program Service Revenue $287,796

Investment Income $15,538

Other Revenue $106,283

TOTAL REVENUE $2,344,450

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $834,181

Fundraising Expenses $125,673

Program Expenses $1,448,925

Other Expenses $987,938

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,822,119

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,344,450	$1,611,801	+0.5%
Expenses	$1,822,119	$1,748,623	+0.0%
Net Income	$522,331	$-136,822	-4.8%

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

530

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

$149,831

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ELISABETH SPEROW JD	SECRETARY	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FRED GRIFFITH	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE URBANI	BOARD CHAIRMAN	2.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY MCCLEARY	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA PONCE	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEANNE POTTER	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHNINE TALLEY	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK LANZONE	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$99,831	$0	$99,831
PATTY GABRISCH	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/SE	30.00	Officer	$50,000	$0	$50,000

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	$2,344,450	$1,822,119	$1,402,848	$522,331
2024	$1,611,801	$1,748,623	$875,190	$-136,822
2023	$1,595,060	$1,699,457	$957,685	$-104,397
2022	$1,580,386	$1,646,033	$981,248	$-65,647
2021	$2,003,490	$1,461,222	$991,441	$542,268
2020	$1,463,647	$1,362,543	$849,412	$101,104
2019	$1,298,971	$1,400,500	$354,820	$-101,529
2018	$1,398,126	$1,365,300	$460,085	$32,826

KCBX INC