NORTH DAKOTA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUND (EIN 450359300) - 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

1979

Legal Domicile

Phone

7012236397

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

NORTH DAKOTA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUND, founded in 1979, is a small nonprofit that reported $409K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 121% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $1.6M represent 47 months of operating reserves.

Mission

EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PROFESSION OF JOUNRALISM AND ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS ENTERING THE PROFESSION OF JOURNALISM.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $154,905

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $253,917

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $408,822

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $119,127

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $279,356

Other Expenses $297,929

TOTAL EXPENSES $417,056

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$408,822	$184,852	+1.2%
Expenses	$417,056	$260,505	+0.6%
Net Income	$-8,234	$-75,653	-0.9%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
STEVE ANDRIST	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN KROSHUS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SOOJUNG KIM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY WOBBEMA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACKIE THOMPSON	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLISON OLIMB	NDNA PAST PRESIDENT	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLEN CHAFEE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY STEINER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA KOLDEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALYSSA MEIER	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CECILE WEHRMAN	SECRETARY NONVOTING	1.00	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
2025	$408,822	$417,056	$1,585,043	$-8,234
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$106,214	$174,240	$1,492,996	$-68,026
2022	$106,994	$80,777	$1,377,454	$26,217
2021	$183,855	$165,419	$1,723,886	$18,436
2020	$147,286	$605,560	$1,534,193	$-458,274
2019	$126,129	$108,574	$1,872,054	$17,555
2018	$201,010	$69,582	$1,602,296	$131,428

NORTH DAKOTA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUND