The Brownsville Times (EIN 333828291) - 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

2025

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Sharon Banks

Phone

5419159322

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

The Brownsville Times, founded in 2025, is a small nonprofit that reported $120K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. The organization ran a surplus of $34K, a strong 29% operating margin.

Mission

The Brownsville Times is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to providing accurate, independent, and ethical local journalism that informs and engages the community. It focuses on in-depth coverage of local issues, amplifies diverse voices, promotes civic involvement, and holds institutions accountable while serving as a trusted, accessible resource for the public.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $30,906

Program Service Revenue $88,193

Investment Income $716

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $119,815

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $85,360

Other Expenses $85,360

TOTAL EXPENSES $85,360

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$119,815	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$85,360	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$34,455	$0	N/A

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
Sharon Banks	Chair	20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dan Murphy	Secretary	8	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Humphreys	Treasurer	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeff Brown	Marketing Manager	15	Director	$0	$0	$0
Don Lyon	Distribution Manager	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Carolyn Pearce	At Large	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eric Kilgore	At Large	2	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	$119,815	$85,360	$49,158	$34,455

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