CENTER FOR AUSTIN INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM (EIN 841828337) - 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

2019

Legal Domicile

Phone

5129221431

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CENTER FOR AUSTIN INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $115K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $193K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 68% operating deficit.

Mission

To equip Austinites to make informed decisions through independent, in-depth reporting, diverse opinions, and civil dialogue.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $115,347

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $4,741

Other Revenue $-4,985

TOTAL REVENUE $115,103

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $80,395

Fundraising Expenses $4,830

Program Expenses $145,825

Other Expenses $108,183

TOTAL EXPENSES $193,108

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$115,103	$230,576	-0.5%
Expenses	$193,108	$2,514	+75.8%
Net Income	$-78,005	$228,062	-1.3%

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

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

$25,600

Total Directors

$72,267

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Kellee Coleman	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Roxanne Evans	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gissela Santa Cruz	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Camen Llanes Pulido	Board Member thru 1/26/24	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Louis Marchetti	Board Member thru 3/27/24	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alberta Phillips	Board Member	30	Officer Director	$25,600	$0	$25,600
Andrew Wheat	Board Member	40	Director	$46,667	$0	$46,667

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	$115,103	$193,108	$157,338	$-78,005
2023	$230,576	$2,514	$234,077	$228,062

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