Good News Publishers (EIN 361143987) - 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

1941

Legal Domicile

Phone

6306824300

Tax Period

2023-06-01 to 2024-05-31

Good News Publishers, founded in 1941, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $43.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 40% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $37.2M left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

To proclaim the gospel and the truth of God's Word through publishing and all other means.

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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 $1,953,304

Program Service Revenue $73,509

Investment Income $529,577

Other Revenue $41,045,307

TOTAL REVENUE $43,601,697

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $493,415

Salaries & Benefits $17,329,164

Fundraising Expenses $368,232

Program Expenses $30,846,955

Other Expenses $19,401,797

TOTAL EXPENSES $37,224,376

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$43,601,697	$31,101,737	+0.4%
Expenses	$37,224,376	$28,322,039	+0.3%
Net Income	$6,377,321	$2,779,698	+1.3%

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

150

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

$2,432,844

Total Directors

$863,274

Key Employees

$484,386

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
N/A	Chief Publishing Officer	40.0	Officer Director	$232,656	$41,015	$273,671
N/A	Treasurer	5.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	President, CEO	40.0	Officer Director	$316,199	$43,299	$359,498
N/A	Chairman, Executive Advisor	20.0	Officer Director	$130,447	$52,010	$182,457
N/A	Secretary, Associate Consultant	10.0	Officer Director	$41,500	$0	$41,500
N/A	Board Member	5.0	Director	$2,220	$0	$2,220
N/A	Board Member	5.0	Director	$250	$0	$250
N/A	Board Member	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Board Member	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Board Member	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Board Member	5.0	Director	$2,958	$0	$2,958
N/A	Board Member	5.0	Director	$720	$0	$720
N/A	Chief Communications Officer	40.0	Officer	$228,938	$44,623	$273,561
N/A	Chief Operating Officer	40.0	Officer	$229,212	$39,497	$268,709
N/A	Sr. VP Operations & Asst. Secretary	40.0	Officer	$220,174	$41,042	$261,216
N/A	Exec. VP Sales & Marketing	40.0	Officer	$218,136	$42,251	$260,387
N/A	Exec. VP Book Publishing	40.0	Officer	$219,019	$44,310	$263,329
N/A	Sr. VP Finance & Asst. Treasurer	40.0	Officer	$216,370	$32,146	$248,516
N/A	Sr. VP Bible Publishing	40.0	Key Emp	$196,435	$41,146	$237,581
N/A	Sr. VP Global Ministry	40.0	Key Emp	$207,861	$38,944	$246,805
N/A	Sr VP of Creative	40.0	Highest	$155,639	$37,778	$193,417
N/A	VP of Operations	40.0	Highest	$147,720	$37,386	$185,106
N/A	VP of Information Technology	40.0	Highest	$159,282	$37,514	$196,796
N/A	Sr VP of Marketing and Communications	40.0	Highest	$151,667	$37,629	$189,296
N/A	VP of Software Development	40.0	Highest	$149,706	$42,099	$191,805

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$43,601,697	$37,224,376	$63,015,779	$6,377,321
2023	$31,101,737	$28,322,039	$47,984,740	$2,779,698
2022	$30,597,185	$26,494,943	$44,141,237	$4,102,242
2021	$28,694,865	$21,479,952	$41,771,923	$7,214,913
2020	$21,226,004	$19,600,763	$33,365,864	$1,625,241
2019	$22,396,760	$20,213,635	$29,230,056	$2,183,125

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