Cause Communications (EIN 954774537) - 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

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

R Christine Hershey

Phone

3106561001

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Cause Communications, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 63% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 69% operating deficit.

Mission

To achieve meaningful social change for the public good by advancing the use of communications.

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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 $125,425

Program Service Revenue $1,061,266

Investment Income $418

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,187,109

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,335

Salaries & Benefits $1,270,993

Fundraising Expenses $62,700

Program Expenses $1,727,773

Other Expenses $726,412

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,000,740

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,187,109	$3,166,656	-0.6%
Expenses	$2,000,740	$3,288,001	-0.4%
Net Income	$-813,631	$-121,345	+5.7%

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

$140,095

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Lisa Cleri Reale	Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jan Kern	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sally Lew	Treasurer (end 11/23)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
R Christine Hershey	President	40.00	Officer	$134,095	$6,000	$140,095
Vanessa Schnaidt	Vice President	40.00	Highest	$144,418	$6,000	$150,418
Kristen Caloca	Vice President	40.00	Highest	$184,008	$64	$184,072
Jessica Truex	Client Services Dir.	40.00	Highest	$102,802	$6,000	$108,802

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,187,109	$2,000,740	$815,911	$-813,631
2022	$3,166,656	$3,288,001	$1,488,678	$-121,345
2021	$7,838,789	$7,703,630	$1,679,573	$135,159
2020	$7,214,506	$7,344,284	$2,719,791	$-129,778
2019	$8,139,538	$7,191,719	$2,818,513	$947,819
2018	$7,530,984	$7,265,719	$1,844,437	$265,265
2018	$7,530,984	$7,265,719	$1,844,437	$265,265

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