COMMON GROUND MEDIA INC (EIN 861072914) - 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

2003

Legal Domicile

Phone

3102014358

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

COMMON GROUND MEDIA INC, founded in 2003, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $972 in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 58% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $4K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 295% operating deficit.

Mission

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

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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 $972

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $972

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $3,790

Other Expenses $3,835

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,835

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$972	$2,330	-0.6%
Expenses	$3,835	$3,815	+0.0%
Net Income	$-2,863	$-1,485	+0.9%

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
BRUCE W BENENSON	President	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURIE H BENENSON	Secretary	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GARRY SPIRE	CFO	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARA NICHOLS	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY ROMANO	Director	0.00	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	$972	$3,835	$1,045,534	$-2,863
2022	$2,330	$3,815	$1,048,397	$-1,485
2021	$2,228	$3,810	$1,049,882	$-1,582
2020	$2,496	$3,788	$1,051,464	$-1,292
2019	$1,956	$4,068	$1,052,756	$-2,112
2018	$7,705	$9,136	$1,054,868	$-1,431

COMMON GROUND MEDIA INC