NEWS LEADERS ASSOCIATION (EIN 239935413) - 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

1979

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MYRIAM MARQUEZ

Phone

2029640912

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NEWS LEADERS ASSOCIATION, founded in 1979, is a micro nonprofit that reported $97K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 96% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $252K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 159% operating deficit.

Mission

THE NLA FOUNDATION WORKS TO RAISE CHARITABLE DONATIONS IN SUPPORT OF NLA AND ITS VITAL COMMITMENT TO LEADING AMERICA'S NEWSROOMS. SINCE ITS ESTABLISHMENT IN 1979, THE FOUNDATION HAS RAISED AND EXPENDED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN SUPPORT OF NLA PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES AND TO STIMULATE NEW THINKING IN AREAS CRITICALLY IMPORTANT TO EDITORS AND THE NEWS INDUSTRY.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,045

Program Service Revenue $103,996

Investment Income $-18,031

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $97,010

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $12,178

Salaries & Benefits $92,461

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $31,524

Other Expenses $146,957

TOTAL EXPENSES $251,596

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$97,010	$49,410	+1.0%
Expenses	$251,596	$152,205	+0.7%
Net Income	$-154,586	$-102,795	+0.5%

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

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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

$70,059

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DAVID BOARDMAN	PAST DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIZELL STEWART III	PAST PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY BARNES	PAST DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE STANLEY	PAST DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALISON GERBER	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MANUEL GARCIA	PAST PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE DAYS	PAST DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBYN TOMLIN	VICE PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILIO GARCIA RUIZ	TREASURER	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AUDREY COOPER	SECRETARY	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MYRIAM MARQUEZ	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	25.00	Officer	$70,059	$0	$70,059

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$97,010	$251,596	$1,021,064	$-154,586
2022	$49,410	$152,205	$2,075,666	$-102,795
2021	$462,518	$336,419	$2,475,228	$126,099
2020	$232,121	$207,942	$2,454,663	$24,179
2019	$492,803	$549,913	$2,431,781	$-57,110
2018	$784,935	$701,525	$2,576,831	$83,410

NEWS LEADERS ASSOCIATION