OWEN NEWS PROJECT INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Nicole DeCriscio Bowe

Phone

8128291725

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

OWEN NEWS PROJECT INC, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $272K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 115% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $76K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

Our mission is 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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $190,534 Revenue: $272,429

Production of monthly printed newspaper.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $270,515

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,914

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $272,429

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $110,456

Fundraising Expenses $500

Program Expenses $190,534

Other Expenses $86,082

TOTAL EXPENSES $196,538

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$272,429	$126,693	+1.2%
Expenses	$196,538	$38,392	+4.1%
Net Income	$75,891	$88,301	-0.1%

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

$7,150

Total Directors

Key Employees

$65,000

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Nicole DeCriscio	Executive Editor	40	Key Emp	$65,000	$0	$65,000
Travis Curry	Board Chair	20	Officer	$0	$7,150	$7,150
Jessica Brinson	Board Member	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Suzannah Couch	Board Member	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Caroline Riley	Board Member	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Stefan Welsh	Board Member	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kurt Rosenberger	Board Treasurer	10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Aaron LaGrange	Board Vice Chair	10	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Tyler DeFord	Board Secretary	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
2025	$272,429	$196,538	$168,051	$75,891
2024	$126,693	$38,392	$92,160	$88,301