MISSISSIPPI PRESS ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION (EIN 640731681) - 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

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LAYNE BRUCE

Phone

6019813060

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MISSISSIPPI PRESS ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION, founded in 1984, is a micro nonprofit that reported $72K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 54% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $64K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR JOURNALISM STUDENTS AND COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN MISSISSIPPI

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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 $26,089

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $44,787

Other Revenue $1,379

TOTAL REVENUE $72,255

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $15,500

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $32,630

Other Expenses $48,903

TOTAL EXPENSES $64,403

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$72,255	$46,867	+0.5%
Expenses	$64,403	$70,428	-0.1%
Net Income	$7,852	$-23,561	-1.3%

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

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

$101,271

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LAYNE BRUCE	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Highest	$0	$0	$101,271
JAMES E PRINCE III	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOEL MCNEECE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON COLLUM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STACY GRANING	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REECE TERRY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL KEANE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE TURNER	VICE CHAIRMAN	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN COOPER	IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JACK RYAN	CHAIRMAN	3.00	Officer	$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	$72,255	$64,403	$492,084	$7,852
2024	$46,867	$70,428	$496,029	$-23,561
2023	$56,426	$62,959	$511,675	$-6,533
2022	$21,338	$80,698	$531,934	$-59,360
2021	$260,100	$84,663	$533,077	$175,437
2020	$78,215	$63,912	$356,368	$14,303
2019	$45,590	$72,482	$342,065	$-26,892
2018	$55,519	$76,832	$368,957	$-21,313

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