NATION FUND FOR INDEPENDENT JOURNALISMINC (EIN 844266161) - 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

2019

Legal Domicile

Phone

2122095200

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

NATION FUND FOR INDEPENDENT JOURNALISMINC, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $982K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 50% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $932K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE FUND IS TO EXPAND THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIVERSE VOICES AND PERSPECTIVES AND EDUCATE EARLY-CAREER JOURNALISTS IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN INDEPENDENT MEDIA.

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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 $981,533

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $981,533

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $32,638

Program Expenses $831,182

Other Expenses $931,846

TOTAL EXPENSES $931,846

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$981,533	$652,395	+0.5%
Expenses	$931,846	$583,579	+0.6%
Net Income	$49,687	$68,816	-0.3%

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

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
BHASKER SUNKARA	Executive Dir.	7.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISHEN MEHTA	Treasurer	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MALIA LAZU	Secretary	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIA OTT	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUTH MESSINGER	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELE WILLENS	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEAH HUNT-HENDRIX	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NEIL BLACK	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULYE WILLIAMS	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER ROTHBERG	PROGRAM DIRECTOR	35.00		$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	$981,533	$931,846	$182,974	$49,687
2023	$652,395	$583,579	$194,569	$68,816
2022	$419,309	$448,840	$26,997	$-29,531
2021	$537,950	$608,635	$50,593	$-70,685

NATION FUND FOR INDEPENDENT JOURNALISMINC