HAWAII JOURNALISM INITIATIVE (EIN 880542594) - 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

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

OFFICERS

Phone

8083445709

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HAWAII JOURNALISM INITIATIVE, founded in 2022, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $13K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 94% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $164K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 1184% operating deficit.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO HELP SUPPORT AND SUSTAIN A VIBRANT HEALTHY AND INFORMED COMMUNITY THROUGH PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISM AND ETHICAL NEWS REPORTING.

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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 $12,738

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $12,738

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $163,550

Other Expenses $163,550

TOTAL EXPENSES $163,550

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$12,738	$230,000	-0.9%
Expenses	$163,550	$38,093	+3.3%
Net Income	$-150,812	$191,907	-1.8%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RICHARD C BERGSON	President	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACK DUGAN	Secretary	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL ROUNTREE	Treasurer	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
2024	$12,738	$163,550	$49,981	$-150,812
2023	$230,000	$38,093	$202,307	$191,907
2022	No data	No data	No data	No data

HAWAII JOURNALISM INITIATIVE