Civic Intelligence

Truthout

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 20-0031641

May 01, 2022 to Apr 30, 2023 • Filed on Mar 14, 2024

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PO Box 276414Sacramento, CA 95827

(818) 691-0060

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

48th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

36th percentile

-1.4%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

34th percentile

-0.7%

Faster asset growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Down

$875,415

Down $6,437 (-0.7%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$674,308

Down $38,238 (-5.4%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$201,107

Up $31,801 (+19%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue48th percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,666,616

Up $352,283 (+15%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$2,704,854

Up $319,957 (+13%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

-$38,238

Up $32,326 (+46%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth34th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2012: $963,691Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $963,6852012Assets 2013: $778,615Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $778,6152013Assets 2014: $715,954Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $715,9542014Assets 2015: $433,779Liabilities 2015: $9,000Net Assets 2015: $424,7792015Assets 2016: $302,285Liabilities 2016: $3,000Net Assets 2016: $299,2852016Assets 2017: $302,134Liabilities 2017: $3,001Net Assets 2017: $299,1332017Assets 2018: $325,239Liabilities 2018: $3,000Net Assets 2018: $322,2392018Assets 2019: $280,341Liabilities 2019: $3,000Net Assets 2019: $277,3412019Assets 2020: $382,522Liabilities 2020: $3,002Net Assets 2020: $379,5202020Assets 2021: $950,881Liabilities 2021: $3,000Net Assets 2021: $947,8812021Assets 2022: $881,852Liabilities 2022: $169,306Net Assets 2022: $712,5462022Assets 2023: $875,415Liabilities 2023: $201,107Net Assets 2023: $674,3082023Assets 2024: $838,294Liabilities 2024: $112,527Net Assets 2024: $725,7672024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$875,415
Liabilities$201,107
Net Assets$674,308
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth62nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2012: $1,946,891Expenses 2012: $1,635,713Net Income 2012: $311,1782012Revenue 2013: $1,449,464Expenses 2013: $1,634,534Net Income 2013: -$185,0702013Revenue 2014: $1,424,687Expenses 2014: $1,487,348Net Income 2014: -$62,6612014Revenue 2015: $1,147,879Expenses 2015: $1,439,054Net Income 2015: -$291,1752015Revenue 2016: $1,244,955Expenses 2016: $1,370,449Net Income 2016: -$125,4942016Revenue 2017: $1,257,895Expenses 2017: $1,258,047Net Income 2017: -$1522017Revenue 2018: $1,529,554Expenses 2018: $1,506,448Net Income 2018: $23,1062018Revenue 2019: $1,721,232Expenses 2019: $1,766,130Net Income 2019: -$44,8982019Revenue 2020: $1,975,089Expenses 2020: $1,872,910Net Income 2020: $102,1792020Revenue 2021: $2,694,229Expenses 2021: $2,125,670Net Income 2021: $568,5592021Revenue 2022: $2,314,333Expenses 2022: $2,384,897Net Income 2022: -$70,5642022Revenue 2023: $2,666,616Expenses 2023: $2,704,854Net Income 2023: -$38,2382023Revenue 2024: $3,276,665Expenses 2024: $3,233,442Net Income 2024: $43,2232024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$2,666,616
Expenses$2,704,854
Net Income-$38,238
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
May 1, 2022 to Apr 30, 2023
Signed
Mar 14, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,666,616
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Truthout works to spark action by revealing systemic injustice and providing a platform for transformative ideas, through in-depth investigative reporting and critical analysis.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$843,960$736,048▼ $107,912
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$37,209$139,367▲ $102,158
Intangible Assets$419$0▼ $419
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$264$0▼ $264
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$881,852$875,415▼ $6,437
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$169,306$201,107▲ $31,801
Total Liabilities$169,306$201,107▲ $31,801
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$712,546$674,308▼ $38,238
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$712,546$674,308▼ $38,238
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$881,852$875,415▼ $6,437

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings-$59,737$59,737
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Maya SchenwarPresident
Lacey DickinsonDirector
Ziggy JefferyExecutive Director
Henry a GirouxSecretary
Lewis GordonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,645,905
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$15,620
Other Revenue
$5,091
All Other Contributions
$2,645,905
Change in Net Assets
$-38,238
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,807,979
Other Expenses$896,875
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,407,516--$1,407,516
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$101,831$101,831-$203,662
Advertising$194,063--$194,063
Information Technology$140,609--$140,609
Insurance-$137,558-$137,558
Payroll Taxes$121,502--$121,502
Pension Plan Contributions$59,539--$59,539
Fees for Services Accounting-$49,243-$49,243
All Other Expenses$43,811--$43,811
Other Employee Benefits$15,760--$15,760
Other Expenses$12,110--$12,110
Travel$7,115--$7,115
Office Expenses$5,294--$5,294
Conferences and Meetings$1,679--$1,679
Royalties$800--$800
Depreciation Depletion$683--$683
Fees for Services Legal-$320-$320
Total Functional Expenses$2,415,902$288,952$0$2,704,854
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form has been reviewed and approved by the board president and board treasurer before filing, and copies were provided to all other board of directors members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Available on california attorney general web site.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Truthout
EIN
20-0031641
Phone
8186910060
Address
PO BOX 276414, SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

Signing Officer

Name
Ziggy Jeffery
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2024-03-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Maya Schenwar
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
26

Preparer

Firm
Linka and Associate CPA APC
Address
5959 Topanga Canyon Blvd Suite 335, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Preparer
Shelby Linka
Phone
8186910060
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$875,415
Liabilities
$201,107
Net assets
$674,308
Revenue
$2,666,616
Expenses
$2,704,854
Net income
-$38,238
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.11$0.73$3.28$3.23$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.20$0.67$2.67$2.70$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.17$0.71$2.31$2.38$0.07
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.00$0.95$2.69$2.13$0.57
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$1.98$1.87$0.10
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$1.72$1.77$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.00$0.32$1.53$1.51$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.00$0.30$1.26$1.26$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.00$0.30$1.24$1.37$0.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.01$0.42$1.15$1.44$0.29
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.00$0.72$1.42$1.49$0.06
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.78$0.00$0.78$1.45$1.63$0.19
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.96$0.00$0.96$1.95$1.64$0.31