SEARCHLIGHT NEW MEXICO NEWS (EIN 813234552) - 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

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RICK HERRMAN

Phone

5058191251

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-06

SEARCHLIGHT NEW MEXICO NEWS, founded in 2017, is a micro nonprofit that reported $45K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 95% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $701K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 1468% operating deficit.

Mission

SEARCHLIGHT NEW MEXICO NEWS DELIVERS HIGH-IMPACT INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING TO INSPIRE NEW MEXICANS TO DEMAND ACTION ON SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS THAT PLAGUE NEW MEXICO.

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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 $43,738

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $807

Other Revenue $168

TOTAL REVENUE $44,713

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $15,469

Salaries & Benefits $431,663

Fundraising Expenses $47,513

Program Expenses $560,149

Other Expenses $253,941

TOTAL EXPENSES $701,073

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$44,713	$898,368	-1.0%
Expenses	$701,073	$930,452	-0.2%
Net Income	$-656,360	$-32,084	+19.5%

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

Independent Members

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

$11,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARTIN KAISER	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RAYMOND RIVERA	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL YOHALEM	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SYLVIA RAMOS CRUZ	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICK RODRIGUEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTINA MELCHOR	VICE-PRESIDE	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DON TEMPLIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH ALLEN HELLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICK HERRMAN	EX.DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$11,000	$0	$11,000

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	$44,713	$701,073	No data	$-656,360
2024	$898,368	$930,452	$709,045	$-32,084
2023	$937,792	$1,189,718	$777,434	$-251,926
2022	$1,180,697	$1,028,499	$975,290	$152,198
2021	$1,080,972	$1,052,847	$846,961	$28,125
2020	$1,008,162	$801,792	$905,131	$206,370
2019	$827,328	$718,431	$572,098	$108,897
2018	$1,079,093	$654,153	$483,945	$424,940
2018	$1,079,093	$654,153	$483,945	$424,940

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