ARIZONA NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1968

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Lisa Simpson

Phone

6022617655

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ARIZONA NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION, founded in 1968, is a small nonprofit that reported $121K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 57% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $105K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

ARIZONA NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO VARIOUS NEWSPAPERS THROUGHOUT ARIZONA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $21,692

Legislative and Lobbying Activities:Arizona Newspapers Association is the official voice of Arizona Newspapers in the state legislature. The Association retains a lobbyist who works proactively to...

Legislative and Lobbying Activities:Arizona Newspapers Association is the official voice of Arizona Newspapers in the state legislature. The Association retains a lobbyist who works proactively to protect newspapers business interest and First Amendment activities on the state, county, and local levels. During the legislative session, members receive a weekly legislative Alert newsletter to keep them informed on matters occurring at the Capitol.

Program 2

Revenue: $11,593

Additional Services offered by Arizona Newspaper Association:Arizona Newspaper Association publishes a weekly newsletter This Week @ ANA providing members with trending topics in Journalism...

Additional Services offered by Arizona Newspaper Association:Arizona Newspaper Association publishes a weekly newsletter This Week @ ANA providing members with trending topics in Journalism everything you need to know about your association, upcoming events, recent trends and more. Other services include Press cards, designed by the Arizona Newspapers Association, identify working journalists employed by member newspapers. Annual Convention and Education Seminar. Conventions and training seminars to keep up with whats going on in the Industry. These events allow newspaper professionals to network and advance their education and skills. Annual Awards Program honors exceptional news gathering and advertising. Includes the Freedom of Information Award for work published, broadcast or in the courts that has involved significant reliance on public records, open meetings, or freedom of information.ANA offers a Job Bank for member newspapers and We'll also post it in our weekly newsletter: 'This Week @ ANA'

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $81,757

Investment Income $38,249

Other Revenue $1,410

TOTAL REVENUE $121,416

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,500

Salaries & Benefits $49,249

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $21,692

Other Expenses $50,346

TOTAL EXPENSES $105,095

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$121,416	$77,407	+0.6%
Expenses	$105,095	$140,063	-0.2%
Net Income	$16,321	$-62,656	-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

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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

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

$50,847

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Lisa Simpson	Executive Dir.	15.00	Officer	$0	$174	$50,847
KIM GRAVES	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
COLLEEN BRADY	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BELINDA MILLS AS OF 100922	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN KRAMER	SEC/TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRETT SOLDWEDEL	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STACY SULLIVAN	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA REILLY AS OF 100922	PAST President	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICH MACKE	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MANUEL COPPOLA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DRU SANCHEZ as of 10092022	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Charlene Bisson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
COLLEEN BRADY	IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT	1.00		$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
2023	$121,416	$105,095	No data	$16,321
2022	$77,407	$140,063	$180,329	$-62,656
2021	$99,591	$140,276	$184,135	$-40,685
2020	$132,480	$131,088	$169,747	$1,392
2019	$134,817	$135,757	$146,332	$-940
2018	$137,534	$162,918	$10,944	$-25,384