ASHEVILLE WATCHDOG (EIN 850614521) - 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

2020

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARTA REESE

Phone

2026175799

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ASHEVILLE WATCHDOG, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $627K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 47% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $141K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO INFORM AND ENGAGE THE CITIZENS OF ASHEVILLE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING FAIR, FACTUAL AND RELIABLE IN-DEPTH NEWS STORIES ABOUT LOCAL GOVERNMENT, INSTITUTIONS, ISSUES, AND PEOPLE.

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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 $604,332

Program Service Revenue $2,062

Investment Income $20,947

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $627,341

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $357,010

Fundraising Expenses $2,280

Program Expenses $486,529

Other Expenses $129,519

TOTAL EXPENSES $486,529

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$627,341	$426,160	+0.5%
Expenses	$486,529	$293,976	+0.7%
Net Income	$140,812	$132,184	+0.1%

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
BOB GREMILLION	BOARD PRESIDENT	005.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM FIEDLER	BOARD SECRETARY	004.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TRISH JONES	VICE PRESIDENT	002.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SELENA LAUTERER	DIRECTOR	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER LEWIS	DIRECTOR	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTA REESE	TRESURER	003.00	Officer 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
2024	$627,341	$486,529	$754,016	$140,812
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$426,160	$293,976	$586,528	$132,184
2022	$455,713	$80,425	$468,282	$375,288

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