OWEN NEWS PROJECT INC (EIN 884100010) - 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

Nicole DeCriscio

Phone

8128291725

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

OWEN NEWS PROJECT INC, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $127K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 947% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $88K, a strong 70% operating margin.

Mission

To deliver reliable and unbiased local news and information to empower our readers and build a stronger community. We work to fill the news gap within Owen County while increasing overall media literacy within our community.

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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 $109,035

Program Service Revenue $17,655

Investment Income $3

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $126,693

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $21,486

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $37,960

Other Expenses $16,906

TOTAL EXPENSES $38,392

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$126,693	$12,100	+9.5%
Expenses	$38,392	$8,241	+3.7%
Net Income	$88,301	$3,859	+21.9%

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

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

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

$21,450

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Nicole DeCriscio	President	20	Officer	$16,500	$0	$16,500
Travis Curry	Vice President	20	Officer	$4,950	$0	$4,950
Ashley Fleetwood	Board Member	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Aaron LaGrange	Board Member	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Stefan Welsh	Board Member	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kurt Rosenberger	Treasurer	10	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	$126,693	$38,392	$92,160	$88,301

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