ECHO PUBLISHING

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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

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PAUL ERICKSON

Phone

2313018149

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ECHO PUBLISHING, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $440K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 142% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $491K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

ECHO PUBLISHING INC., (EPI) MISSION IS TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF OCEANA AND NORTHERN MUSKEGON COUNTIES BY PROVIDING WEEKLY NEWS AND INFORMATION; GIVING READERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE MORE INFORMED AND MORE INVOLVED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $385,899 Revenue: $275,100

NEWS AND INFORMATION IN 2024, ECHO PUBLISHING PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 754,000 ISSUES OF PAPER TO READERS.

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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 $164,410

Program Service Revenue $275,100

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $439,510

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $193,149

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $385,899

Other Expenses $297,875

TOTAL EXPENSES $491,024

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$439,510	$181,915	+1.4%
Expenses	$491,024	$264,494	+0.9%
Net Income	$-51,514	$-82,579	-0.4%

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

$64,130

Total Directors

$105,730

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PAUL ERICKSON	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA DODGE	VICE PRESIDE	40.00	Officer Director	$48,000	$0	$48,000
SHARON HALLACK	SECRETARY	30.00	Officer Director	$9,575	$0	$9,575
CONNIE VANDERZANDEN	TREASURER	20.00	Officer Director	$6,555	$0	$6,555
ANDRIAN ROBERTS	MEMBER	40.00	Director	$41,600	$0	$41,600

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	$439,510	$491,024	$57,427	$-51,514
2023	$181,915	$264,494	$3,927	$-82,579