POPULAR COMMS INSTITUTE

EIN: 881398148

LANCASTER, PA

Total Revenue
$336,870
Total Expenses
$373,510
Total Assets
$52,185
Net Assets
$2,185
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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
JONATHAN SMUCKER
Phone
7172090445
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

POPULAR COMMS INSTITUTE, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit that reported $337K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 221% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $374K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

RESEARCH AND TRAINING

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $302,881

RESEARCH AND TRAINING FOR THE DEVELOPING AND TESTING STRATEGIC MESSAGES FOR SOCIAL ADVOCATES, TRAINING AND SUPPORTING THOSE ADVOCATES AND OTHER RELATED PURPOSES

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $224,022
Program Service Revenue $112,848
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $336,870

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $307,670
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $302,881
Other Expenses $65,840
TOTAL EXPENSES $373,510

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $336,870 $105,100 +2.2%
Expenses $373,510 $66,275 +4.6%
Net Income $-36,640 $38,825 -1.9%
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

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Governance

Voting Members
2
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
3
$178,895
Total Directors
3
$178,895
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JONATHAN SMUCKER PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 001.00
Officer Director
$90,289 $0 $90,289
JULIA BERKMAN-HILL TREASURER/DIRECTOR 001.00
Officer Director
$88,606 $0 $88,606
MOSES KAMAU CHEGE SECRETARY/DIRECTOR 001.00
Officer 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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $336,870 $373,510 $52,185 $-36,640
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