PHILOSOPHER'S INFORMATION CENTER

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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

1967

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RICHARD LINEBACK

Phone

4193538830

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PHILOSOPHER'S INFORMATION CENTER, founded in 1967, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $2.0M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, AND CITIZENS, WHO ARE RESEARCHING, TEACHING, OR STUDYING PHILOSOPHY OR A RELATED SUBJECT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,949,571 Revenue: $1,997,692

IN 2023, THE PHILOSOPHER'S INFORMATION CENTER PUBLISHED VOLUME 57, NUMBERS 1, 2, 3, AND 4, OF THE PHILOSOPHER'S INDEX ONLINE. THESE PUBLICATIONS HAVE ON THE ORDER OF 900 LICENSEES, PRIMARILY...

IN 2023, THE PHILOSOPHER'S INFORMATION CENTER PUBLISHED VOLUME 57, NUMBERS 1, 2, 3, AND 4, OF THE PHILOSOPHER'S INDEX ONLINE. THESE PUBLICATIONS HAVE ON THE ORDER OF 900 LICENSEES, PRIMARILY UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES, WHICH SERVE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PHILOSOPHERS, STUDENTS, AND MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC INTERESTED IN PHILOSOPHY, ITS SUBFIELDS, SUCH AS MEDICAL OR BUSINESS ETHICS, AND RELATED FIELDS.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $1,997,692

Investment Income $209,555

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,207,247

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $22,500

Salaries & Benefits $1,708,008

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,949,571

Other Expenses $268,058

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,998,566

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,207,247	$2,062,161	+0.1%
Expenses	$1,998,566	$1,995,519	+0.0%
Net Income	$208,681	$66,642	+2.1%

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

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

$1,170,720

Total Directors

$667,800

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RICHARD LINEBACK	PRESIDENT / EDITOR	40.00	Officer Director	$275,000	$55,000	$330,000
CAROLYN LINEBACK	EXECUTIVE VP	40.00	Officer Director	$249,000	$49,800	$298,800
BETTY BRADY	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$13,000	$0	$13,000
ARTHUR SMITH	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$13,000	$0	$13,000
HELEN ANNE LAWLOR	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$13,000	$0	$13,000
L MERRIAM	VP FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS/SE	40.00	Officer	$225,800	$45,160	$270,960
ANNE LINEBACK	VP ED AFFAIRS/ASST EDITOR	40.00	Officer	$225,800	$45,160	$270,960
NANCY ROCHESTER	OFFICE MANAGER	40.00	Highest	$113,660	$22,730	$136,390

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,207,247	$1,998,566	$6,862,968	$208,681
2022	$2,062,161	$1,995,519	$6,576,080	$66,642
2021	$2,130,090	$1,804,995	$6,709,365	$325,095
2020	$2,107,873	$1,731,035	$6,458,013	$376,838