WESTERN IOWA JOURNALISM FOUNDATION (EIN 852308671) - 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

Phone

7122104974

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WESTERN IOWA JOURNALISM FOUNDATION, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $269K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 61% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $360K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 34% operating deficit.

Mission

Supporting community journalism that ensures long-term access to accurate local news and investigative reporting throughout western Iowa.

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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 $267,092

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,174

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $269,266

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $276,500

Salaries & Benefits $60,750

Fundraising Expenses $2,080

Program Expenses $0

Other Expenses $22,666

TOTAL EXPENSES $359,916

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$269,266	$681,925	-0.6%
Expenses	$359,916	$275,688	+0.3%
Net Income	$-90,650	$406,237	-1.2%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Kyle Munson	President	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Dr Joel Lundstrom	Vice President	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Dr Andrea Breemer Frantz	Secretary	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Claudia Schabel	Treasurer	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Todd Partridge	Director	5.00	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$269,266	$359,916	$516,335	$-90,650
2022	$681,925	$275,688	$606,985	$406,237
2021	$280,454	$80,712	$199,742	$199,742

WESTERN IOWA JOURNALISM FOUNDATION