INFORMING AMERICA FOUNDATION

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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

Principal Officer

DEBORAH MYERS

Phone

2029879200

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

INFORMING AMERICA FOUNDATION, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $6.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $6.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE GATHERING AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ABOUT IMPORTANT PUBLIC-POLICY ISSUES FACING THE US THROUGH INVESTIGATIVE, EXPLANATORY, DATA-DRIVEN AND MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM, AND OTHER FORMS OF PUBLIC-INTEREST INFORMATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $4,541,093

PROVIDE GRANTS TO INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISTIC ENTITIES OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN THE SIMILAR DISSEMINATION OF PUBLIC INTEREST, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND POLICY INFORMATION.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,827,850 Revenue: $84,945

MAINTAIN OFF THE PRESS WEBSITE TO DISSEMINATE IMPORTANT PUBLIC-POLICY ISSUES FACING THE US.

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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 $6,008,504

Program Service Revenue $84,945

Investment Income $827

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $6,094,276

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,372,900

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $270,694

Program Expenses $6,368,943

Other Expenses $2,495,182

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,868,082

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$6,094,276	$6,587,356	-0.1%
Expenses	$6,868,082	$8,908,592	-0.2%
Net Income	$-773,806	$-2,321,236	-0.7%

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

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

$522,000

Total Directors

$36,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JEFF BIRNBAUM	CHAIR	1.00	Director	$36,000	$0	$36,000
STEVE HANTLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANA DAVIS SPENCER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN JUDGE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH MYERS	CEO	40.00	Officer	$240,000	$0	$240,000
PHIL WILLARD	CFO	20.00	Officer	$102,000	$0	$102,000
DAVID BLAIR	COO	40.00	Officer	$180,000	$0	$180,000
JOSEPH CURL	CHIEF EDITOR	40.00	Highest	$175,000	$0	$175,000

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$6,094,276	$6,868,082	$218,715	$-773,806
2022	$6,587,356	$8,908,592	$956,990	$-2,321,236
2021	$7,753,769	$4,487,938	$3,292,883	$3,265,831