UNDERSTAND THE TIMES INC (EIN 954293159) - 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

1990

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ROGER OAKLAND

Phone

7143760347

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

UNDERSTAND THE TIMES INC, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit that reported $152K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $173K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

To strengthen the faith of Christians, to challenge the beliefs of unbelievers, to present a biblical Christian world view intelligently and with integrity, to work together with like-minded ministries, and to reach people with the Gospel as effectively and efficiently as possible.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $152,116

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $9

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $152,125

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $60,000

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $173,453

Other Expenses $113,453

TOTAL EXPENSES $173,453

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$152,125	$185,041	-0.2%
Expenses	$173,453	$170,010	+0.0%
Net Income	$-21,328	$15,031	-2.4%

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

N/A

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

$60,000

Total Directors

$60,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ROGER OAKLAND	President	64.00	Officer Director	$12,000	$48,000	$60,000
BILL WYNNE	Secretary	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHICK CHICKELES	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM WORTHINGTON	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RON STILLMAN	CFO	4.00	Officer 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
2023	$152,125	$173,453	$615,989	$-21,328
2022	$185,041	$170,010	$637,548	$15,031
2021	$230,445	$153,088	$622,517	$77,357
2020	$224,490	$173,258	$545,160	$51,232
2019	$246,199	$180,449	$493,928	$65,750
2018	$214,427	$171,379	$428,178	$43,048

UNDERSTAND THE TIMES INC