Long Beach Journalism Initiative Inc (EIN 934121848) - 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

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Matthew Kinley

Phone

8052843737

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Long Beach Journalism Initiative Inc, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $709K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $795K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

To inform and educate the public by providing timely, accurate and interesting news that inspires readers to think, act and connect with the world around them.

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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 $572,041

Program Service Revenue $29,629

Investment Income $8

Other Revenue $107,146

TOTAL REVENUE $708,824

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $491,294

Fundraising Expenses $607

Program Expenses $316,760

Other Expenses $303,597

TOTAL EXPENSES $794,891

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$708,824	$752,069	-0.1%
Expenses	$794,891	$546,543	+0.5%
Net Income	$-86,067	$205,526	-1.4%

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

N/A

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

$102,050

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Melissa Evans	CEO	40.00	Officer	$102,050	$0	$102,050
Matthew Kinley	Chairman	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Ellen Mitchell	Treasurer	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Gwen Shaffer	Secretary	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
James Ahumada	Director	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Danny Lemos	Director	0.10	Director	$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	$708,824	$794,891	$157,227	$-86,067
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data

Long Beach Journalism Initiative Inc