SAUGUS COMMUNITY TELEVISION INC (EIN 352302596) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MAUREEN WHITCOMB

Phone

7812312883

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SAUGUS COMMUNITY TELEVISION INC, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $295K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 52% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $468K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 59% operating deficit.

Mission

SAUGUS COMMUNITY TELEVISION, INC OPERATES AND OVERSEES THE PEG (PUBLIC, EDCUATION, AND GOVERMENT) ACCESS CHANNELS ON THE LOCAL CABLE TELEVISION IN SAUGUS, MASSACHUSETTS.

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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 $294,765

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $345

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $295,110

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $268,077

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $362,161

Other Expenses $200,357

TOTAL EXPENSES $468,434

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$295,110	$194,560	+0.5%
Expenses	$468,434	$197,393	+1.4%
Net Income	$-173,324	$-2,833	+60.2%

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

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
SUE PALOMBA	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK STEVENS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDRO PANSINI SOUZA	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARLA MOSCHELLA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAUREEN WHITCOMB	CLERK	1.00	Officer 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	$295,110	$468,434	$835,990	$-173,324
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$386,467	$533,553	$990,436	$-147,086
2022	$349,095	$539,428	$1,097,580	$-190,333
2021	$403,754	$612,343	$1,265,178	$-208,589
2020	$792,243	$437,304	$1,412,975	$354,939
2019	$1,233,039	$423,269	$1,248,404	$809,770
2018	$404,038	$414,259	$156,510	$-10,221
2017	$328,014	$304,155	$124,511	$23,859

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