Just Economics (EIN 611403579) - 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

8285057466

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Just Economics, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $442K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 71% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $106K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

Our mission is to educate, advocate and organize for a more just and sustainable local economy that works for all in Western North Carolina.

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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 $425,352

Program Service Revenue $14,991

Investment Income $1,651

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $441,994

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $282,669

Fundraising Expenses $19,701

Program Expenses $290,312

Other Expenses $53,162

TOTAL EXPENSES $335,831

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$441,994	$258,494	+0.7%
Expenses	$335,831	$332,711	+0.0%
Net Income	$106,163	$-74,217	-2.4%

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

100

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

$73,343

Total Directors

$600

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Vicki Meath	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$73,343	$0	$73,343
Hector Selgado	Board Chair	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
David Bartholomew	Board Vice-Chair	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ela Twigg	Board Treasurer	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Laura Haire	Board Secretary	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Gennie Gonzalez	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Albert Maybin	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Emma Allen	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Whitley English	Boad Member	1.00	Director	$600	$0	$600
Annelise Hagedorn	Board Member	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
2024	$441,994	$335,831	$175,528	$106,163
2023	$258,494	$332,711	$63,795	$-74,217
2022	$294,603	$279,370	$133,188	$15,233
2021	$281,739	$230,449	$118,795	$51,290
2019	$208,621	$158,885	$72,812	$49,736

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