STUDENT MEDIA CORPORATION (EIN 841113186) - 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

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MATT LUBICH

Phone

9703929270

Tax Period

2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

STUDENT MEDIA CORPORATION, founded in 1989, is a small nonprofit that reported $164K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 107% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $97K, a strong 59% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO A COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM IN ALL FACETS OF NEWSPAPER AND LITERARY MAGAZINE OPERATIONS.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $163,922

Other Revenue $69

TOTAL REVENUE $163,991

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $52,046

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $15,094

Other Expenses $15,094

TOTAL EXPENSES $67,140

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$163,991	$79,363	+1.1%
Expenses	$67,140	$64,829	+0.0%
Net Income	$96,851	$14,534	+5.7%

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

$48,205

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MIKE WAILES	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN UDELL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SEAN MONTANO	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN SCHLEIGER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT LUBICH	GENERAL MANAGER	40.00	Officer	$46,370	$0	$46,370
PAMELA GARRETT	TREASURER	6.00	Officer	$1,835	$0	$1,835

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
2023	$163,991	$67,140	$123,638	$96,851

STUDENT MEDIA CORPORATION