THE INTERCEPT MEDIA INC

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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

ANNIE CHABEL

Phone

9084609471

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE INTERCEPT MEDIA INC, founded in 2022, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $5.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 70% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $9.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 70% operating deficit.

Mission

THE INTERCEPT MEDIA, INC. IS THE PUBLISHER OF THE INTERCEPT, A NEWS ORGANIZATION THAT EDUCATES THE PUBLIC THROUGH ITS INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM WITH A FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, NATIONAL SECURITY, TECHNOLOGY AND IMMIGRATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $6,639,787 Revenue: $72,793

INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISMTHE INTERCEPT MEDIA, INC. IS THE PUBLISHER OF THE INTERCEPT, A NEWS ORGANIZATION THAT EDUCATES THE PUBLIC THROUGH ITS INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM WITH A FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENT...

INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISMTHE INTERCEPT MEDIA, INC. IS THE PUBLISHER OF THE INTERCEPT, A NEWS ORGANIZATION THAT EDUCATES THE PUBLIC THROUGH ITS INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM WITH A FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, NATIONAL SECURITY, TECHNOLOGY AND IMMIGRATION.

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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 $5,355,875

Program Service Revenue $72,793

Investment Income $168,375

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $5,597,043

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $280,000

Salaries & Benefits $6,773,533

Fundraising Expenses $1,439,202

Program Expenses $6,639,787

Other Expenses $2,466,083

TOTAL EXPENSES $9,519,616

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$5,597,043	$18,961,623	-0.7%
Expenses	$9,519,616	$11,189,635	-0.1%
Net Income	$-3,922,573	$7,771,988	-1.5%

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

$808,656

Total Directors

Key Employees

$573,507

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PAT CHRISTEN	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM GUNTHER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL D MANN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIA RESSA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN SMITH RICHARDSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID BRALOW	SECRETARY - GENERAL COUNSEL	40.00	Officer	$231,689	$44,107	$275,796
ANNIE CHABEL	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$311,880	$21,391	$333,271
MIROSLAV MACALA	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$189,068	$10,521	$199,589
SMRITI AGGARWAL	CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER	40.00	Key Emp	$197,569	$6,862	$204,431
MICHAEL SHERRARD	CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER	40.00	Key Emp	$185,925	$18,049	$203,974
BEN MUESSIG	EDITOR-IN-CHIEF	40.00	Key Emp	$159,047	$6,055	$165,102
ROGER HODGE	EDITOR-IN-CHIEF	40.00	Highest	$262,044	$5,389	$267,433
JAMES RISEN	SR. NATIONAL SECURITY CORRESPONDENT	40.00	Highest	$189,818	$36,044	$225,862
LILIANA SEGURA	SENIOR REPORTER	40.00	Highest	$155,033	$23,335	$178,368
JORDAN M SMITH	SENIOR REPORTER	40.00	Highest	$149,702	$15,554	$165,256
CELINE PISER	SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT	40.00	Highest	$146,088	$10,998	$157,086

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	$5,597,043	$9,519,616	$3,962,915	$-3,922,573
2023	$18,961,623	$11,189,635	$7,901,490	$7,771,988