WCIJ INC (EIN 262143608) - 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

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

GEORGE STANLEY

Phone

6082623642

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WCIJ INC, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 106% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.4M, a strong 36% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROMOTE RIGOROUS, ETHICAL, NON-PARTISAN AND INNOVATIVE JOURNALISM IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN.

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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 $3,879,414

Program Service Revenue $8,621

Investment Income $17,230

Other Revenue $2,420

TOTAL REVENUE $3,907,685

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,535,135

Fundraising Expenses $420,119

Program Expenses $1,736,330

Other Expenses $957,482

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,492,617

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,907,685	$1,893,764	+1.1%
Expenses	$2,492,617	$2,115,429	+0.2%
Net Income	$1,415,068	$-221,665	-7.4%

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

$160,889

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KATHY BISSEN	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HERMAN BAUMANN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
REGINA MILLNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL LOUIS VINSON	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN KINGSBURY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MUKHTAR IBRAHIM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA JOHNSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LOUISA LINCOLN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARL MUELLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLEN GILLIGAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE STANLEY	CEO	40.00	Officer	$150,000	$10,889	$160,889

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	$3,907,685	$2,492,617	$3,201,417	$1,415,068
2023	$1,893,764	$2,115,429	$1,780,424	$-221,665
2022	$1,705,138	$1,838,337	$1,982,854	$-133,199
2021	$1,902,825	$1,204,418	$2,099,123	$698,407
2020	$1,581,726	$1,207,820	$1,392,430	$373,906
2019	$1,096,083	$693,421	$974,553	$402,662
2018	$732,201	$494,098	$580,695	$238,103

WCIJ INC