The Urbanist (EIN 473528251) - 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

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Douglas Trumm

Phone

2063825552

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The Urbanist, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $241K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $221K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

Seattle-based online publication seeking to examine and influence urban policies.

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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 $147,466

Program Service Revenue $92,980

Investment Income $147

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $240,593

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $160,145

Fundraising Expenses $17,117

Program Expenses $165,209

Other Expenses $60,832

TOTAL EXPENSES $220,977

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$240,593	$196,637	+0.2%
Expenses	$220,977	$202,788	+0.1%
Net Income	$19,616	$-6,151	-4.2%

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

$76,487

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Ruth Lipscomb	President and Boardmember	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Patrick Taylor	V.P. and Boardmember	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Shaun Kuo	Treasurer and Boardmember	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jesse Swingle	Secretary and Boardmember	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ben Maritz	Boardmember	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Crystal Fincher	Boardmember	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Efrain Hudnell	Boardmember	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jesse Simpson	Boardmember	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ruben Casas	Boardmember	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sarah Mills	Boardmember	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Erin Fried	Boardmember	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Postman	Boardmember	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Doug Trumm	Publisher	40.00	Officer	$72,500	$3,987	$76,487

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	$240,593	$220,977	$68,435	$19,616

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