KSER Foundation (EIN 911642834) - 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

1994

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Lisa Utter

Phone

4253039070

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

KSER Foundation, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $382K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $441K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

To enrich our community through local, independent public radio and other services dedicated to arts, education, ideas, and civic engagement.

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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 $321,624

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,378

Other Revenue $58,040

TOTAL REVENUE $382,042

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $203,682

Fundraising Expenses $67,884

Program Expenses $316,924

Other Expenses $237,695

TOTAL EXPENSES $441,377

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$382,042	$347,103	+0.1%
Expenses	$441,377	$355,657	+0.2%
Net Income	$-59,335	$-8,554	+5.9%

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

Volunteers

100

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	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Eric Fetters-Walp	President	005.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ashley McDonald	Secretary	005.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lisa Utter	Treasurer	005.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lucia Bremer	Board Member	005.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Davin Stedman	Board Member	005.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Isaah Crowson	Board Member	005.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lindsey Frallic	Board Member	005.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michelle Dietz	Vice President	005.00	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	$382,042	$441,377	$433,418	$-59,335
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$330,365	$286,916	$500,440	$43,449
2022	$292,744	$313,828	$457,400	$-21,084
2021	$266,818	$305,646	$483,447	$-38,828
2020	$375,719	$289,499	$520,221	$86,220

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