C-SPAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION (EIN 521867105) - 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

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MATTHEW DEPREY

Phone

2027373220

Tax Period

2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

C-SPAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit that reported $409K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 56% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $238K, a strong 58% operating margin.

Mission

TO CONDUCT AND PROMOTE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS TO HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

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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 $1,598

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $404,969

Other Revenue $2,208

TOTAL REVENUE $408,775

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $132,716

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $162,251

Other Expenses $38,540

TOTAL EXPENSES $171,256

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$408,775	$262,315	+0.6%
Expenses	$171,256	$166,785	+0.0%
Net Income	$237,519	$95,530	+1.5%

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

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

$1,954,336

Total Directors

$2,764,358

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRIAN LAMB	PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE (THRU 8/24)	1.00	Director	$0	$23,026	$428,489
ROBERT KENNEDY	VICE-PRESIDENT AND CO-CEO (THRU 5/24)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$37,986	$732,843
SUSAN SWAIN	VICE-PRESIDENT AND CO-CEO	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$45,557	$610,871
JULIE LAULIS	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMUEL FEIST	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (FROM 12/24)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$6,899	$216,988
MATTHEW DEPREY	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (FROM 12/24)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$43,545	$393,634
PETER KILEY	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$57,453	$381,533

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	$408,775	$171,256	$5,364,233	$237,519
2024	$262,315	$166,785	$5,264,358	$95,530
2023	$205,975	$137,852	$4,651,344	$68,123
2022	$111,896	$138,399	$4,904,534	$-26,503
2021	$116,988	$131,149	$4,808,296	$-14,161
2020	$237,833	$218,465	$3,781,356	$19,368
2019	$216,442	$206,485	$4,289,844	$9,957
2018	$444,228	$235,873	$4,143,064	$208,355

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