BARN RAISING MEDIA INC (EIN 882659178) - 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

JOEL BLEIFUSS

Phone

7735621887

Tax Period

2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

BARN RAISING MEDIA INC, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $488K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 40% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $416K left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

PROMOTE CIVIL DISCOURSE AND PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES AND PERSPECTIVES

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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 $485,951

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,651

Other Revenue $833

TOTAL REVENUE $488,435

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $281,249

Fundraising Expenses $38,597

Program Expenses $313,990

Other Expenses $134,830

TOTAL EXPENSES $416,079

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$488,435	$349,411	+0.4%
Expenses	$416,079	$410,243	+0.0%
Net Income	$72,356	$-60,832	-2.2%

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

$241,525

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOEL BLEIFUSS	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$95,668	$0	$95,668
LAURA ORLANDO	TREASURER	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JUSTIN PERKINS	CLERK	40.00	Officer	$73,677	$0	$73,677
ANNE MOLLO-CHRISTENSEN	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	20.00	Officer	$72,180	$0	$72,180

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	$488,435	$416,079	$123,957	$72,356
2024	$349,411	$410,243	$57,116	$-60,832
2023	$289,952	$192,163	$97,789	$97,789

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