MinnPost (EIN 260573427) - 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

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Peter Hutchinson

Phone

6124556950

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MinnPost, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.2M, a strong 35% operating margin.

Mission

MinnPost produces independent journalism to serve as a trusted guide for Minnesotans exploring the critical issues, challenges and opportunities facing our state.

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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 $3,147,634

Program Service Revenue $267,993

Investment Income $33,653

Other Revenue $-24,933

TOTAL REVENUE $3,424,347

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,535,882

Fundraising Expenses $507,355

Program Expenses $1,543,716

Other Expenses $676,923

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,212,805

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,424,347	$2,348,178	+0.5%
Expenses	$2,212,805	$1,912,848	+0.2%
Net Income	$1,211,542	$435,330	+1.8%

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

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

$257,789

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Peter Hutchinson	Board Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Adair Mosley	Vice Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Katie Cole	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kari Ruth	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ellen Archibald	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AJ Colianni	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Fran Davis	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jack Dempsey	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Erickson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nancy Feldman	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jill Field	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Diane Hofstede	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Horner	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Johnathan Kealing	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joel Kramer	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
P Jay Kiedrowski	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Laurie Kramer	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Glenn Miller	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Max Musicant	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marsha Pitts-Phillips	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Karen Schanfield	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rebecca Shavlik	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Leslie Suzukamo	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Toya Stewart Downey	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tanner Curl	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$105,921	$15,897	$121,818
Elizabeth Dunbar	Editor	40.00	Officer	$135,971	$0	$135,971

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	$3,424,347	$2,212,805	$2,917,619	$1,211,542
2023	$2,348,178	$1,912,848	$1,700,824	$435,330
2022	$1,699,273	$1,849,692	$1,269,517	$-150,419
2021	$1,954,386	$1,720,834	$1,303,702	$233,552
2020	$2,418,153	$1,790,203	$1,047,210	$627,950
2019	$1,481,698	$2,026,167	$434,848	$-544,469
2018	$1,929,605	$1,811,575	$933,029	$118,030

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