INSTITUTE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JOURNALISTIC CLARITY (EIN 521921136) - 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

2005

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Becky Grant

Phone

7076139820

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

INSTITUTE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JOURNALISTIC CLARITY, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $154K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of the Institute for the Advancement of Journalistic Clarity is to provide in-depth reporting and commentary, helping readers to make informed assessments on the vital public issues of the day.

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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 $852,960

Program Service Revenue $142,476

Investment Income $10,560

Other Revenue $-1,658

TOTAL REVENUE $1,004,338

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $625,648

Fundraising Expenses $23,416

Program Expenses $482,222

Other Expenses $224,342

TOTAL EXPENSES $849,990

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$1,004,338	$813,119	+0.2%
Expenses	$849,990	$851,482	0.0%
Net Income	$154,348	$-38,363	-5.0%

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

110

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

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jeffrey St Clair	Editor	40	Highest	$120,000	$0	$120,000
Sunil Sharma	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andrew Nofsinger	Advisor	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joseph Paff	Board President	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ester Saunoras	Treasurer	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dean Wareham	Board Member	0.25	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
2025	$1,004,338	$849,990	$708,929	$154,348
2024	$813,119	$851,482	$554,616	$-38,363
2023	$685,596	$917,688	$595,167	$-232,092
2022	$946,278	$922,731	$829,843	$23,547
2021	$808,109	$817,948	$802,048	$-9,839
2020	$807,418	$819,761	$810,882	$-12,343
2019	$826,455	$762,166	$824,761	$64,289
2018	$785,881	$685,161	$755,358	$100,720

INSTITUTE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JOURNALISTIC CLARITY