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Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting Inc

EIN 13-3392362 • 501(c)3 • New York, NY

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Fair's organizational mission is to monitor, research and document media reporting for inaccuracies and bias and make this information available to the public. This purpose is fulfilled with publication of the newsletter extra!, the broadcast of the weekly radio show counterspin and publishing this information on its website fair.org.

124 West 30th StreetNew York, NY 10001

www.fair.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

45th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 45% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 54% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

12th percentile

-27%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-11%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-52%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets45th percentile

Assets

Down

$895,480

Down $62,041 (-6.5%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$169,152

Up $92,087 (+119%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$726,328

Down $154,128 (-18%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue54th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Down

$441,885

Down $20,567 (-4.4%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$600,459

Up $14,309 (+2.4%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$158,574

Down $34,876 (-28%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $381,738Liabilities 2011: $140,560Net Assets 2011: $241,1782011Assets 2012: $219,258Liabilities 2012: $126,502Net Assets 2012: $92,7562012Assets 2013: $209,049Liabilities 2013: $110,560Net Assets 2013: $98,4892013Assets 2014: $121,323Liabilities 2014: $105,390Net Assets 2014: $15,9332014Assets 2015: $240,966Liabilities 2015: $87,192Net Assets 2015: $153,7742015Assets 2016: $293,188Liabilities 2016: $74,806Net Assets 2016: $218,3822016Assets 2017: $382,812Liabilities 2017: $67,194Net Assets 2017: $315,6182017Assets 2018: $492,438Liabilities 2018: $57,376Net Assets 2018: $435,0622018Assets 2019: $609,974Liabilities 2019: $57,619Net Assets 2019: $552,3552019Assets 2020: $749,212Liabilities 2020: $51,487Net Assets 2020: $697,7252020Assets 2021: $1,194,299Liabilities 2021: $49,968Net Assets 2021: $1,144,3312021Assets 2022: $1,059,164Liabilities 2022: $46,289Net Assets 2022: $1,012,8752022Assets 2023: $957,521Liabilities 2023: $77,065Net Assets 2023: $880,4562023Assets 2024: $895,480Liabilities 2024: $169,152Net Assets 2024: $726,3282024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$895,480
Liabilities$169,152
Net Assets$726,328
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth5th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $682,706Expenses 2011: $595,378Net Income 2011: $87,3282011Revenue 2012: $428,012Expenses 2012: $573,332Net Income 2012: -$145,3202012Revenue 2013: $579,366Expenses 2013: $580,607Net Income 2013: -$1,2412013Revenue 2014: $475,784Expenses 2014: $563,599Net Income 2014: -$87,8152014Revenue 2015: $592,688Expenses 2015: $432,498Net Income 2015: $160,1902015Revenue 2016: $463,461Expenses 2016: $391,844Net Income 2016: $71,6172016Revenue 2017: $503,315Expenses 2017: $408,170Net Income 2017: $95,1452017Revenue 2018: $525,336Expenses 2018: $403,242Net Income 2018: $122,0942018Revenue 2019: $519,151Expenses 2019: $401,784Net Income 2019: $117,3672019Revenue 2020: $630,849Expenses 2020: $483,050Net Income 2020: $147,7992020Revenue 2021: $953,156Expenses 2021: $506,550Net Income 2021: $446,6062021Revenue 2022: $454,092Expenses 2022: $576,418Net Income 2022: -$122,3262022Revenue 2023: $462,452Expenses 2023: $586,150Net Income 2023: -$123,6982023Revenue 2024: $441,885Expenses 2024: $600,459Net Income 2024: -$158,5742024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$441,885
Expenses$600,459
Net Income-$158,574
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$895,480
Liabilities
$169,152
Net assets
$726,328
Revenue
$441,885
Expenses
$600,459
Net income
-$158,574
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.17$0.73$0.44$0.60$0.16
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.08$0.88$0.46$0.59$0.12
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.06$0.05$1.01$0.45$0.58$0.12
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.19$0.05$1.14$0.95$0.51$0.45
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.75$0.05$0.70$0.63$0.48$0.15
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.61$0.06$0.55$0.52$0.40$0.12
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.06$0.44$0.53$0.40$0.12
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.38$0.07$0.32$0.50$0.41$0.10
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.07$0.22$0.46$0.39$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.09$0.15$0.59$0.43$0.16
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.11$0.02$0.48$0.56$0.09
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.21$0.11$0.10$0.58$0.58$0.00
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.22$0.13$0.09$0.43$0.57$0.15
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.38$0.14$0.24$0.68$0.60$0.09
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Apr 1, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$952,806
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Organization's mission is

See part iii, line 1 on next page.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$391,314$506,049▲ $114,735
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$529,493$207,262▼ $322,231
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$50,000-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,705$8,293▲ $6,588
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,916$1,427▼ $489
Total Assets$957,521$895,480▼ $62,041
Other Assets Total$33,093$122,449▲ $89,356
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$28,747$116,603▲ $87,856
Deferred Revenue$31,341$32,525▲ $1,184
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$16,977$20,024▲ $3,047
Total Liabilities$77,065$169,152▲ $92,087
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$880,456$726,328▼ $154,128
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$880,456$726,328▼ $154,128
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$957,521$895,480▼ $62,041

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$0$3,100$3,100
Equipment$1,427$1,018$2,445
Land$0--
Other Assets Org$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Robin AndersenMember$900$900

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
William HoynesPresident
Hollie AinbinderMember
Robert W McchesneyMember
Karl GrossmanSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$397,949
Program Service Revenue
$29,240
Investment Income
$13,455
Other Revenue
$1,241
All Other Contributions
$397,949
Change in Net Assets
$-158,574
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$427,849
Other Expenses$172,610
Total Fundraising Expense$28,565
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$274,412$25,762$21,528$321,702
Other Employee Benefits$68,402$2,533$2,252$73,187
All Other Expenses$51,358$6,199$148$57,705
Occupancy$26,847$994$884$28,725
Payroll Taxes$23,148$857$762$24,767
Other Expenses$18,455$926$0$19,381
Fees for Services Accounting$0$11,187$0$11,187
Fees for Services Other$8,525$312$0$8,837
Pension Plan Contributions$7,657$284$252$8,193
Office Expenses$1,726$3,665$2,555$7,946
Insurance$4,403$163$145$4,711
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$0$2,510$0$2,510
Depreciation Depletion$457$17$15$489
Travel$0$410$0$410
Total Functional Expenses$516,048$55,846$28,565$600,459
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Liability$116,603
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting Inc
EIN
13-3392362
Phone
2126336700
Address
124 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10001

Signing Officer

Name
Olivia Riggio
Title
Administrative and Fundraising Dire
Phone
2126336700
Signed
2025-04-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1986
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
10
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Rich and Bander Llp
Address
79 MADISON AVE 2ND FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10016
Preparer
Jonathan a Bander
Phone
2126842470
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Reviewed by management and board of directors.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“All board members must submit a signed conflict of interest disclosure form annually to discose conflicts, if any.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Fairs activism involves encouraging members to communicate to 2. 0. 0.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt X, Line 2

“The organization has evaluated its current tax positions and has concluded that as of june 30, 2024, the organization does not have any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED ITS CURRENT TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF JUNE 30, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR WHICH A RESERVE WOULD BE NECESSARY.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ALL BOARD MEMBERS MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM ANNUALLY TO DISCOSE CONFLICTS, IF ANY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FAIRS ACTIVISM INVOLVES ENCOURAGING MEMBERS TO COMMUNICATE TO 2. 0. 0.
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