Chapman Hyperlocal Media Inc

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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

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

GERARD G WERNER

Phone

2032479466

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Chapman Hyperlocal Media Inc, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $244K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 83% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $117K, a strong 48% operating margin.

Mission

PROVIDED INDEPENDENT NEWS SITE COVERING POLITICS, EDUCATION, AND LAND USE FOR NORWALK'S 90,000 RESIDENTS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $126,834

PROVIDED INDEPENDENT ONLINE NEWS SITE COVERING GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION, AND LAND USE FOR NORWALKS 95,000 RESIDENTS

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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 $221,849

Program Service Revenue $22,060

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $243,909

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $79,182

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $126,834

Other Expenses $47,652

TOTAL EXPENSES $126,834

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$243,909	$133,391	+0.8%
Expenses	$126,834	$90,455	+0.4%
Net Income	$117,075	$42,936	+1.7%

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

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

$75,309

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
AHLEY SMITH	EDITORINCHIEF	Key Emp	$75,309	$0	$75,309
CLAIRE SCHOEN	BOARD MEMBER	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES QI	BOARD MEMBER	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW CROOK	BOARD MEMBER	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER SOSNOW	BOARD MEMBER	Director	$0	$0	$0
SEAN FOX	BOARD MEMBER	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK BURNS	BOARD PRESIDENT	Officer	$0	$0	$0
GERARD G WERNER	TREASURER	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JUSTIN MATLEY	VICE PRESIDENT	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BRENDA WILCOX-WILLIAMS	SECRETARY	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	$243,909	$126,834	$219,700	$117,075