TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV (EIN 310909826) - 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

1977

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

FRANK AMEDIA

Phone

6189979333

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $4.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 44% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $17.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 308% operating deficit.

Mission

RELIGIOUS BROADCASTING

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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 $315,896

Program Service Revenue $509,190

Investment Income $3,045,385

Other Revenue $453,102

TOTAL REVENUE $4,323,573

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $15,000,000

Salaries & Benefits $19,406

Fundraising Expenses $9,937

Program Expenses $17,137,563

Other Expenses $2,634,134

TOTAL EXPENSES $17,653,540

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,323,573	$3,011,492	+0.4%
Expenses	$17,653,540	$2,704,927	+5.5%
Net Income	$-13,329,967	$306,565	-44.5%

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

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

$238,509

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BUNKER SESSIONS	PRESIDENT AND CEO	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$238,509
FRANK AMEDIA	BOARD CHAPLIN	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLIE BAKER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW CROUCH	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
COLBY MAY	DIRECTOR	5.00	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
2024	$4,323,573	$17,653,540	$11,174,758	$-13,329,967
2023	$3,011,492	$2,704,927	$25,604,546	$306,565
2022	$1,880,346	$1,953,115	$25,129,146	$-72,769
2021	$3,033,963	$2,609,799	$27,247,218	$424,164
2021	$3,033,963	$2,609,799	$27,247,218	$424,164
2020	$3,175,906	$4,018,534	$25,675,482	$-842,628
2019	$3,724,287	$1,560,559	$26,306,086	$2,163,728
2018	$2,393,037	$1,750,305	$21,839,813	$642,732

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