INQUIREFIRST (EIN 811260156) - 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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SUSAN LYNNE WALKER

Phone

6194506760

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

INQUIREFIRST, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $253K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $370K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 46% operating deficit.

Mission

INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM PRESENTED BY MEANS OF EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND MEDIA OUTLETS; TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY PROVIDING INFORMATION THEY NEED TO HAVE A VOICE IN CURRENT ISSUES, ENVIRONMENTALLY, POLITICALLY, AND SOCIALLY.

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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 $250,233

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $3,264

TOTAL REVENUE $253,497

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $170,886

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $370,429

Other Expenses $199,543

TOTAL EXPENSES $370,429

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$253,497	$502,929	-0.5%
Expenses	$370,429	$468,521	-0.2%
Net Income	$-116,932	$34,408	-4.4%

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

N/A

Employees

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ROBERT HERNANDEZ	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSALIND REID	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
SALVADOR RIZZO	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICK SHAUGHNESSY	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
WALTER BARANGER	VICE-PRESIDE	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN LYNNE WALKER	PRESIDENT/TR	N/A	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	$253,497	$370,429	$230,280	$-116,932
2024	$502,929	$468,521	$378,579	$34,408
2023	$576,662	$276,554	$315,947	$300,108
2022	$137,264	$215,095	$18,022	$-77,831
2021	$259,909	$231,490	$102,789	$28,419
2020	$280,142	$249,509	$127,336	$30,633
2019	$210,084	$200,627	$35,437	$9,457

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