COLUMBUS INSTITUTE FOR COMTEMPORARY JOURNALISM (EIN 311176151) - 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

1986

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

COLUMBUS INSTITUTE FOR COMTEMPORARY JOURNALISM, founded in 1986, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $25K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 93% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $9K, a strong 36% operating margin.

Mission

PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE PROGRESSIVE NEWS AND COMMENTARY THROUGH JOURNALISM, WEBSITES, MEDIA AND EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY EVENTS.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $141

Program Service Revenue $24,614

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $24,755

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $15,916

Other Expenses $15,916

TOTAL EXPENSES $15,916

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$24,755	$359,824	-0.9%
Expenses	$15,916	$353,559	-1.0%
Net Income	$8,839	$6,265	+0.4%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BOB FITRAKIS	VOLUNTEER TRUSTEE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUANITA BROWN	VOLUNTEER TRUSTEE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK STANSBERY	VOLUNTEER TRUSTEE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WINIE WIRTH	VOLUNTEER TRUSTEE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARILYN HOWARD	VOLUNTEER TRUSTEE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SIMONE MORGEN	VOLUNTEER TRUSTEE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUZANNE PATZER	VOLUNTEER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	20.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY REITER	VOLUNTEER TRUSTEE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL COCONIS	VOLUNTEER TRUSTEE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETE JOHNSON	VOLUNTEER BOARD PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
TIM CHAVEZ	VOLUNTEER BOARD TREASURER	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ERIC NEUBAUER	VOLUNTEER BOARD VICE PRESIDEN	5.00	Officer	$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
2021	$24,755	$15,916	$50,958	$8,839
2020	$359,824	$353,559	$42,119	$6,265
2020	$359,824	$353,559	$42,119	$6,265

COLUMBUS INSTITUTE FOR COMTEMPORARY JOURNALISM