CENTER FOR MEDIA AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS (EIN 521328708) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Tuckman-Chang Vulnerability Assessment

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ROBERT LICHTER PRESIDENT

Tax Period

2017-07-01 to 2018-06-30

CENTER FOR MEDIA AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, founded in 1984, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $27 in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue fell 100% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $14K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 49981% operating deficit.

Mission

RESEARCH, MEDIA MONITORING REPORTS, AND NEWSLETTERS FOR DECISION MAKERS, JOURNALISTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC

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Trantor Score

Financial Health & Payment Capacity Assessment (FICO Scale: 300–850)

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2017)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $27

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $27

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $12,500

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $13,065

Other Expenses $1,022

TOTAL EXPENSES $13,522

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2017	2016	Change
Revenue	$27	$35,004	-1.0%
Expenses	$13,522	$44,130	-0.7%
Net Income	$-13,495	$-9,126	+0.5%

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

$12,500

Total Directors

$12,500

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ROBERT LICHTER	PRESIDENT	37.00	Officer Director	$12,500	$0	$12,500
HONG WANG	ADMIND DIRECTOR	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN FRANSWORTH	DIRECTOR	0.00	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
2018	$27	$13,522	$15,757	$-13,495

CENTER FOR MEDIA AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS