SUNLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER 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

2024

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JAMES B MINTZ

Phone

2127216539

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SUNLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER INC, founded in 2024, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $371K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $541K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 46% operating deficit.

Mission

The Center is a nonpartisan journalism support organization that provides investigative reporting support and training to local newsrooms through an expert research desk, hands-on workshops, an extensive online resource library, and an online community of practice.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $512,987

The Center has provided investigative reporting support and training to local newsrooms through an expert research desk, hands-on workshops, an extensive online resource library, and an online...

The Center has provided investigative reporting support and training to local newsrooms through an expert research desk, hands-on workshops, an extensive online resource library, and an online community of practice.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $370,856

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $370,856

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $226,884

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $512,987

Other Expenses $313,728

TOTAL EXPENSES $540,612

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$370,856	$447,500	-0.2%
Expenses	$540,612	$212,096	+1.5%
Net Income	$-169,756	$235,404	-1.7%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

$172,148

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRANDI SWICEGOOD	Director	40.00	Director	$109,167	$0	$109,167
ELIZABETH CLEMONS	Director	40.00	Director	$62,981	$0	$62,981
MARC FADER	SENIOR ADVISOR	20.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES B MINTZ	EXEC. DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer	$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	$370,856	$540,612	No data	$-169,756
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data