Western Center For Journalism (EIN 680260052) - 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

1991

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Floyd Brown

Phone

2023706366

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-08-31

Western Center For Journalism, founded in 1991, is a small nonprofit that reported $293K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue surged 253% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $915K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 212% operating deficit.

Mission

Mission:The organization's mission is to educate individuals, groups and the public at large about the value and necessity of free speech, free press and freedom of association. The purpose of the free press is to hold the powerful accountable by training new classical journalists who respect the role of the 4th Estate.

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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 (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $50,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $241,580

Other Revenue $1,742

TOTAL REVENUE $293,322

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $853,902

Salaries & Benefits $50,000

Fundraising Expenses $1,911

Program Expenses $896,302

Other Expenses $11,399

TOTAL EXPENSES $915,301

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$293,322	$83,069	+2.5%
Expenses	$915,301	$355,035	+1.6%
Net Income	$-621,979	$-271,966	+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

$50,000

Total Directors

$50,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Floyd Brown	Chairman	5.00	Officer Director	$50,000	$0	$50,000
James V Lacy	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert Cambron	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Martin Matthews	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lori Klein Corbin	President	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
William Saracino	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Barrett Garcia	Treasurer	2.00	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
2021	$293,322	$915,301	No data	$-621,979
2020	$4,883	$81,699	$621,979	$-76,816
2019	$83,069	$355,035	$679,889	$-271,966
2018	$89,930	$494,143	$951,855	$-404,213

Western Center For Journalism