Underscore Media Collaboration (EIN 833178910) - 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

2021

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Underscore Media Collaboration, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $697K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 65% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $630K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

Underscore produces collaborative journalism framed by justice to promote civic engagement and a fair-minded society

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $696,703

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $278

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $696,981

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $450,437

Fundraising Expenses $80,951

Program Expenses $476,780

Other Expenses $179,787

TOTAL EXPENSES $630,224

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$696,981	$421,958	+0.7%
Expenses	$630,224	$458,778	+0.4%
Net Income	$66,757	$-36,820	-2.8%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Erin Dysart	Board Member	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Stacey McQuade-Eger	Board Member	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Lee Francis IV	Board Member	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Mago Torres	Secretary	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Marcella Miller	Vice Chair	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Stone Hudson	Chair	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Casey Pearlman	Treasurer	4.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$696,981	$630,224	$232,855	$66,757
2022	$421,958	$458,778	$166,145	$-36,820
2021	$382,298	$329,667	$202,965	$52,631

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