ATLANTA CIVIC CIRCLE INC (EIN 831429642) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SABA LONG

Phone

4047023002

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

ATLANTA CIVIC CIRCLE INC, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit that reported $248K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $280K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

Atlanta Civic Circle directly funds professional journalists and journalism projects and is committed to developing best practices and fair compensation for reporters. We currently have two journalists and three staff members working to advance our two first focus areas. In addition to reporting the issues, jounralists will explore solutions and resources for readers to effect change. Both articles and resources are free for the public and other media outlets to use for educational purposes. Online engagement around articles and resources has created action in our community to help relocated families in need of better affordable housing options; educated first-time voters; and brought leaders from the region around these topics.This year, at Atlanta Civic Circle we added a new focus area to provide additional resources and education around democracy. In light of the divided political landscape, Atlanta Civic Circle identified a critical need to help our readers learn about voting,

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $248,167

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $248,167

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $88,250

Fundraising Expenses $4,561

Program Expenses $255,916

Other Expenses $191,665

TOTAL EXPENSES $280,155

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$248,167	$196,000	+0.3%
Expenses	$280,155	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$-31,988	$196,000	-1.2%

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

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

Total Directors

$88,250

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARIA SAPORTA	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$33,000	$0	$33,000
BILL BOLLING	BOARD CHAIR	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRITTON EDWARDS	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$39,000	$0	$39,000
MIKE ALEXANDER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER AMAN	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDITH MONTIER	BOARD SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLEY GRADY	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AYESHA KHANA	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SABA LONG	EXEC DIR	10.00	Director	$16,250	$0	$16,250
BRIAN TOLLESON	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$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	$248,167	$280,155	$88,091	$-31,988

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