THE SOPRIS SUN INC

EIN: 264219405 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

CARBONDALE, CO

Total Revenue
$742,572
Total Expenses
$771,469
Total Assets
$194,531
Net Assets
$199,453
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
KLAUS KOCHER
Phone
9705103003
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE SOPRIS SUN INC, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $743K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year.

Mission

The Sopris Sun produces a weekly newspaper and maintains website, both with the mission to inform and build community in and around Carbondale, Colorado. We distribute approximately 3,600 copies of the print publication each week and have approximately 2,050 online readers. We also started a Spanish insert called EISol del Valle for the Spanish speaking population

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $363,067
Program Service Revenue $379,505
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $742,572

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $293,908
Fundraising Expenses $25,494
Program Expenses $292,465
Other Expenses $477,561
TOTAL EXPENSES $771,469

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $742,572 $882,532 -0.2%
Expenses $771,469 $800,992 0.0%
Net Income $-28,897 $81,540 -1.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
5
Volunteers
N/A

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
0
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RALEIGH BURLEIGH EDITOR 40.00
$65,000 $0 $65,000
RALEIGH BURLEIGH EDITOR 40.00
$65,000 $0 $65,000
JAMES STEINDLER ASSOCIATE EDITOR 40.00
$58,000 $0 $58,000
BIANCA GODINA SPANISH EDITOR 35.00
$49,058 $0 $49,058
BIANCA GODINA SPANISH EDITOR 35.00
$49,058 $0 $49,058
THERESA RITCHIE LAYOUT DESIGNER 30.00
$41,983 $0 $41,983
TODD CHAMBERLIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20.00
$40,462 $0 $40,462
TODD CHAMBERLIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20.00
$40,462 $0 $40,462
TODD CHAMBERLIN Executive Dir. 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA DAYTON Secretary 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KLAUS KOCKER Treasurer 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAY CLARKE President 2.00
Director
$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
2025 $742,572 $771,469 $194,531 $-28,897
2024 $882,532 $800,992 $199,167 $81,540
2023 $552,221 $527,567 $9,569 $24,654
2022 $457,203 $444,999 $137,184 $12,204
2021 $413,237 $375,400 $127,228 $37,837
2020 $295,340 $287,522 $94,662 $7,818
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Colorado Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare THE SOPRIS SUN INC with other nonprofits in Colorado and across the country.