Media Caravan Inc DBA Media Watch International (EIN 571134998) - 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

2124397855

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Media Caravan Inc DBA Media Watch International, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $131K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 41% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $171K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 31% operating deficit.

Mission

TO MONITOR, REVIEW AND EVALUATE THE ACCURACY QUALITY AND FAIRNESS OF MEDIA COVERAGE REGARDING THE MIDDLE EAST.

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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 $130,863

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $130,863

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $125,669

Fundraising Expenses $34,204

Program Expenses $102,647

Other Expenses $45,386

TOTAL EXPENSES $171,055

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$130,863	$221,660	-0.4%
Expenses	$171,055	$194,486	-0.1%
Net Income	$-40,192	$27,174	-2.5%

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

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

$116,250

Total Directors

$116,250

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Sharon Tzur	President	40.00	Officer Director	$78,750	$0	$78,750
EILEEN WEDEEN	ASST SECRETARY	40.00	Officer Director	$37,500	$0	$37,500
GLENN SEGAL	Secretary	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JPHILIP ROSEN	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL PAIKEN	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSSELL ROBINSON	Treasurer	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEXANDER MITCHELL	Director	4.00	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	$130,863	$171,055	$16,644	$-40,192
2023	$221,660	$194,486	$51,615	$27,174
2022	$237,254	$229,844	$24,942	$7,410
2021	$158,307	$159,186	$30,530	$-879
2020	$156,089	$183,880	$40,072	$-27,791
2019	$177,472	$267,971	$73,611	$-90,499
2018	$625,438	$528,372	$164,228	$97,066

Media Caravan Inc DBA Media Watch International