INVESTIGATIVE STUDIOS INC

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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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RICHARD FELDON

Phone

4156022954

Tax Period

2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

INVESTIGATIVE STUDIOS INC, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $214K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 97% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $271K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 26% operating deficit.

Mission

INVESTIGATIVE STUDIOS OPERATES AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO INVESTIGATIVE DOCUMENTARIES USING THE HIGHEST JOURNALISTIC STANDARDS WITH PROJECTS SUPPORTED THROUGH GRANTS AND MENTORSHIPS. WE ALSO PRODUCE LONG FORM JOURNALISM THROUGH DOCUMENTARIES THAT CAN NOT BE EXPLORED IN SHORTER FORMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $271,029 Revenue: $214,331

OUR EFFORTS THIS YEAR CONTINUED TO BE DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING OUR SLATE OF FILMS AND FORMING PARTNERSHIPS TO PRODUCE THEM. WE ALSO CONTINUED TO DISCUSS AND DEVELOP PROGRAMS TO BE OFFERED TO THE...

OUR EFFORTS THIS YEAR CONTINUED TO BE DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING OUR SLATE OF FILMS AND FORMING PARTNERSHIPS TO PRODUCE THEM. WE ALSO CONTINUED TO DISCUSS AND DEVELOP PROGRAMS TO BE OFFERED TO THE INVESTIGATIVE FILMAKING COMMUNITY.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $177,100

Program Service Revenue $36,500

Investment Income $731

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $214,331

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,000

Salaries & Benefits $148,850

Fundraising Expenses $1,021

Program Expenses $271,029

Other Expenses $112,179

TOTAL EXPENSES $271,029

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$214,331	$108,918	+1.0%
Expenses	$271,029	$231,729	+0.2%
Net Income	$-56,698	$-122,811	-0.5%

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

N/A

Independent Members

N/A

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

$148,580

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LOWELL BERGMAN	EMERITUS BOARD DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD ALDEN FELDON	PRESIDENT OF BOARD	8.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DAVID SCHNEIDER	TREASURER	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ORIANA ZILL	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER JANISCH	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Highest	$148,580	$0	$148,580

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$214,331	$271,029	$44,104	$-56,698
2020	$390,173	$902,079	$525,996	$-511,906