California Historical Radio Society (EIN 237451417) - 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

1975

Legal Domicile

Phone

4152032747

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

California Historical Radio Society, founded in 1975, is a small nonprofit that reported $405K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $99K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

Educate and promote the history of radio and radio broadcasting to the public. Establish and operate an education center and museum to tell the story of radio history. Maintain and operate amateur radio as a matter of historical preservation and outreach.

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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 $286,441

Program Service Revenue $16,333

Investment Income $22,425

Other Revenue $79,983

TOTAL REVENUE $405,182

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $88,219

Fundraising Expenses $30,390

Program Expenses $199,942

Other Expenses $218,293

TOTAL EXPENSES $306,512

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$405,182	$724,246	-0.4%
Expenses	$306,512	$172,025	+0.8%
Net Income	$98,670	$552,221	-0.8%

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

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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

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
Steve Kushman	Director	20.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Scott Robinson	Director	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dennis Monticelli	Director	20.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mike Adams	Director	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Richard Watts	Treasurer	20.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Jamie Arbona	Secretary	15.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Philip Monego	Chairman	20.00	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	$405,182	$306,512	$2,540,640	$98,670
2023	$724,246	$172,025	$2,436,385	$552,221
2022	$192,614	$117,834	$1,884,164	$74,780
2021	$152,094	$114,349	$1,809,384	$37,745
2020	$85,112	$83,419	$1,771,639	$1,693
2019	$201,801	$103,346	$1,769,946	$98,455
2018	$229,893	$95,721	$1,671,490	$134,172

California Historical Radio Society