Spitzer-Magis Center FKA Magis Institute (EIN 542075888) - 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

2002

Legal Domicile

Phone

9704050823

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Spitzer-Magis Center FKA Magis Institute, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.3M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

Magis Center exists to turn the rising tide of unbelief in our culture through contemporary, rational, and science-based evidence. We seek to answer the conflict of science and faith with scientific research and communicate the reasonability and truthfulness of the Catholic faith.

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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 $2,252,610

Program Service Revenue $122,033

Investment Income $21,390

Other Revenue $1,579

TOTAL REVENUE $2,397,612

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,024,508

Fundraising Expenses $106,466

Program Expenses $1,526,477

Other Expenses $1,239,457

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,263,965

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$2,397,612	$2,023,925	+0.2%
Expenses	$2,263,965	$2,373,945	0.0%
Net Income	$133,647	$-350,020	-1.4%

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

$183,423

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
John Coffey	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$183,423	$0	$183,423
Joan Jacoby	Director of Administration	40.00		$134,681	$0	$134,681
Janell Whaley	Director of Operations	40.00		$121,921	$0	$121,921
William Newland	Chairman	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Timothy R Busch	Director	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Fr Robert J Spitzer SJ PHD	President	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rebecca Cates	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
John Ford	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Fr Robert Kroll SJ	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lynne Jilot	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Daniel Kuebler	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Margot Kyd	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert Luddy	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
George Patrick Murphy	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gus Zepernick	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Noggle	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Douglas Stephen	Director	1.00	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
2025	$2,397,612	$2,263,965	$1,413,647	$133,647
2024	$2,023,925	$2,373,945	$1,029,288	$-350,020
2023	$2,356,713	$2,656,853	$1,310,803	$-300,140
2022	$2,261,602	$2,141,425	$1,610,943	$120,177
2021	$2,066,076	$1,447,730	$1,086,286	$618,346
2020	$1,552,970	$1,872,125	$393,105	$-319,155
2019	$1,580,031	$1,615,256	$654,778	$-35,225
2018	$1,565,977	$1,543,473	$690,003	$22,504

Spitzer-Magis Center FKA Magis Institute