PUBLIC CONCERN FOUNDATION INC (EIN 510217084) - 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

1977

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

HAMILTON FISH

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

PUBLIC CONCERN FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1977, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $999K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 385% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE PUBLIC CONCERN FOUNDATION IS A NON-PARTISAN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THATPROMOTES THE VALUES OF INDEPENDENT MEDIA AND FREE SPEECH. THE FOUNDATION PUBLISHES THE WASHINGTON SPECTATOR, A MONTHLY DIGITAL NEWSLETTER ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS; HOSTS AND ADMINISTERS JOURNALISM AND WRITING FELLOWSHIPS; SPONSORS DOCUMENTARY FILMS; AND PRODUCES CONFERENCES AND RELATED EVENTS AIMED AT BROADENING THE PUBLIC CONVERSATION AROUND ON SOCIAL AND POLITICAL TOPICS.

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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 $995,189

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $3,928

TOTAL REVENUE $999,117

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $479,030

Salaries & Benefits $259,040

Fundraising Expenses $102,999

Program Expenses $775,865

Other Expenses $244,554

TOTAL EXPENSES $982,624

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$999,117	$206,031	+3.8%
Expenses	$982,624	$200,062	+3.9%
Net Income	$16,493	$5,969	+1.8%

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

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

$210,333

Total Directors

$216,533

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
HAMILTON FISH	President	70.00	Officer Director	$210,333	$0	$210,333
Eliza Fish	Trustee	2.00	Director	$6,200	$0	$6,200
Ernest J Tollerson III	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lisa Graves	Trustee	2.00	Director	$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	$999,117	$982,624	$53,322	$16,493
2023	No data	No data	No data	No data
2022	No data	No data	No data	No data
2021	$393,682	$447,562	$104,887	$-53,880
2020	$562,039	$471,035	$217,858	$91,004
2019	$652,493	$656,187	$116,785	$-3,694
2018	$718,827	$736,461	$81,859	$-17,634

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