The JOLT News Organization (EIN 872868827) - 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

3603571000

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The JOLT News Organization, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $319K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 78% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $103K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

The JOLT nourishes the civic lives of Thurston County residents and grows community capacity by publishing accurate, relevant and entertaining stories that help people become better informed and more involved in local issues, events and activities.

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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 $238,101

Program Service Revenue $80,994

Investment Income $18

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $319,113

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $122,484

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $195,866

Other Expenses $93,223

TOTAL EXPENSES $215,707

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$319,113	$179,713	+0.8%
Expenses	$215,707	$149,298	+0.4%
Net Income	$103,406	$30,415	+2.4%

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

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

$59,891

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Daniel Stusser	Executive Director	40.00	Key Emp	$59,891	$0	$59,891
Spencer Zeman	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Zahid Chaudhry	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alan Wertjes	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Linda Bremer	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bill Will	President	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
David Hanig	Vice President	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Chuck Pfeil	Treasurer	3.00	Officer	$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	$319,113	$215,707	$185,664	$103,406

The JOLT News Organization