THE GREATER CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC TELEVISION CORPORATION (EIN 621137597) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ROBERT S CULKEEN

Phone

4237027800

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE GREATER CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC TELEVISION CORPORATION, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

WTCI ENRICHES LIVES THROUGH QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT EDUCATE, ENGAGE, AND INSPIRE A LIFETIME OF LEARNING AND EXPLORATION.

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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 $2,321,519

Program Service Revenue $12,610

Investment Income $21,427

Other Revenue $97,905

TOTAL REVENUE $2,453,461

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,264,202

Fundraising Expenses $370,360

Program Expenses $2,020,980

Other Expenses $1,650,995

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,915,197

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,453,461	$3,190,264	-0.2%
Expenses	$2,915,197	$2,765,389	+0.1%
Net Income	$-461,736	$424,875	-2.1%

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

$161,524

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JO COKE	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID BARRETT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH ARFKEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FLORENCE PIPKINS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
COLE POWELL	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL FELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM TANNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
YOUSEF HAMADEH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID MARTIN	DEV. COMMITTEE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHLOE MORRISON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIMBERLY BIDDY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE GATLIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE BRANDAO	PAST CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KERRY HAYES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AGNES RICHMOND	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR JEFFREY GEFTER	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDNA VARNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CINDY TODD	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTIN TRIMIEW	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAULA HENDERSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM SCHREADER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT DAVIDSON	DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT CULKEEN	PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00	Officer	$156,471	$5,053	$161,524

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	$2,453,461	$2,915,197	$4,486,740	$-461,736
2024	$3,190,264	$2,765,389	$5,198,224	$424,875
2023	$2,260,651	$2,550,018	$4,823,002	$-289,367
2022	$2,478,366	$2,513,153	$5,254,275	$-34,787
2021	$3,594,114	$2,544,530	$5,647,052	$1,049,584
2020	$2,650,961	$2,231,809	$4,738,223	$419,152
2019	$3,186,831	$2,409,596	$4,592,833	$777,235
2018	$2,284,250	$2,519,441	$3,695,914	$-235,191

THE GREATER CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC TELEVISION CORPORATION