Tri-state Public Communications Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sharon, Connecticut, registered in 2002, with $680,639 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$681K
▼ 7.9% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$620K
Net assets
-$485K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Tri-state Public Communications Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Tri-state Public Communications Inc: 0 mo reserves · +9% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Tri-state Public Communications Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Tri-state Public Communications Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $850K (FY2014) to $681K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
8.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$463K
Total liabilities
$948K
Net assets
-$485K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $680,639▼7.9% | $620,405▼10.7% | -$485,485▼54.2% | $462,557▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $739,140▼2.1% | $694,594▼16.3% | -$314,863▲27.0% | $474,365▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $754,993▲13.3% | $830,338▲17.1% | -$431,265▼21.2% | $540,575▼47.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $666,306▼55.1% | $709,127▲0.6% | -$355,920▼13.7% | $1,021,041▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,482,343▲152% | $704,778▲45.9% | -$313,099 | $1,091,817 | 990 |
| 2019 | $587,570▲0.4% | $483,091▼34.3% | $0▲100% | $0▼100% | 990 |
| 2018 | $585,064▼22.1% | $735,765▼10.9% | -$910,615▼19.8% | $274,441▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $750,728▲8.3% | $825,556▲16.0% | -$759,914▼10.9% | $310,612▼19.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $693,085▼3.7% | $711,761▲0.6% | -$685,086▼2.8% | $385,958▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $719,493▼15.3% | $707,382▼9.9% | -$666,410▲36.9% | $430,771▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $849,669 | $785,303 | -$1,056,787 | $424,537 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
4 grants to Tri-state Public Communications Inc totaling $120K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | Arts/culture/humanities | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | 2018 | $100,000 |
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Data for Tri-state Public Communications Inc (EIN 02-0550612) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.