Lutheran News Inc (EIN 430796480) - 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

1964

Legal Domicile

Phone

5732373110

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Lutheran News Inc, founded in 1964, is a small nonprofit that reported $540K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 43% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $96K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

Publish a christian newspaper to spread the gospel message of Jesus Christ and also keep informed of the religious world.

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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 $200,805

Program Service Revenue $83,044

Investment Income $256,642

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $540,491

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $167,752

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $444,420

Other Expenses $276,668

TOTAL EXPENSES $444,420

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$540,491	$376,768	+0.4%
Expenses	$444,420	$395,952	+0.1%
Net Income	$96,071	$-19,184	-6.0%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

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

$27,302

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RUTH RETHEMEYER	Vice President	40.00	Officer	$27,302	$0	$27,302
Randy Hill	President	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Kerri Otten	Secretary	0.00	Officer	$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
2024	$540,491	$444,420	$4,134,439	$96,071
2023	$376,768	$395,952	$4,114,456	$-19,184
2022	$595,301	$346,602	$3,929,352	$248,699
2021	$418,676	$391,340	$3,553,988	$27,336
2020	$307,714	$419,934	$3,526,742	$-112,220
2019	$1,760,010	$426,115	$3,627,472	$1,333,895

Lutheran News Inc