The Witness Publishing Company (EIN 420680325) - 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

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Archbishop Michael Jackel

Phone

5635880556

Tax Period

2020-07-01 to 2021-06-30

The Witness Publishing Company, founded in 2002, is a micro nonprofit that reported $22K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue fell 93% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $103K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 373% operating deficit.

Mission

Provide current Catholic news of parishes and institutions and the Catholic Church.

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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 (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,973

Program Service Revenue $19,805

Investment Income $58

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $21,836

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $23,511

Salaries & Benefits $47,120

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $87,267

Other Expenses $32,575

TOTAL EXPENSES $103,206

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$21,836	$311,712	-0.9%
Expenses	$103,206	$308,974	-0.7%
Net Income	$-81,370	$2,738	-30.7%

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

$318,202

Total Directors

$411,924

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Archbishop Michael Jackels	President	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$11,400	$35,340
Msgr Thomas Toale	Vice President	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$11,400	$35,340
Richard Runde	Treasurer	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$7,359	$155,730
John Robbins	Secretary	28.00	Officer Director	$0	$14,724	$91,792
Sr Maureen McPartland	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$7,510	$93,722

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	$21,836	$103,206	No data	$-81,370
2020	$311,712	$308,974	$122,630	$2,738
2019	$398,888	$340,694	$161,244	$58,194
2018	$455,036	$319,337	$231,046	$135,699

The Witness Publishing Company