Civic Intelligence

Investigative Newsource

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 27-0732786

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on Nov 14, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.INEWSOURCE.ORG
5500 Campanile Drive Psfa 361CSan Diego, CA 92182

(619) 594-5100

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

52nd percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

48th percentile

0.12x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

81st percentile

30%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$113,657

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.5% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

88th percentile

59%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

56%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets52nd percentile

Assets

Up

$1,875,934

Up $699,247 (+59%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$1,659,731

Up $517,166 (+45%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$216,203

Up $182,081 (+534%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue48th percentileNet Margin81st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,750,785

Up $628,218 (+56%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$1,233,335

Up $149,901 (+14%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$517,450

Up $478,317 (+1222%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2012: $229,742Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $229,7422012Assets 2013: $310,374Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $310,3742013Assets 2015: $614,067Liabilities 2015: $44,593Net Assets 2015: $569,4742015Assets 2016: $722,641Liabilities 2016: $60,482Net Assets 2016: $662,1592016Assets 2017: $537,597Liabilities 2017: $19,197Net Assets 2017: $518,4002017Assets 2018: $1,129,630Liabilities 2018: $26,704Net Assets 2018: $1,102,9262018Assets 2019: $1,176,687Liabilities 2019: $34,122Net Assets 2019: $1,142,5652019Assets 2020: $1,875,934Liabilities 2020: $216,203Net Assets 2020: $1,659,7312020Assets 2021: $1,915,649Liabilities 2021: $81,056Net Assets 2021: $1,834,5932021Assets 2022: $1,931,219Liabilities 2022: $107,242Net Assets 2022: $1,823,9772022Assets 2023: $926,045Liabilities 2023: $65,012Net Assets 2023: $861,0332023Assets 2024: $724,710Liabilities 2024: $67,114Net Assets 2024: $657,5962024Assets 2025: $1,108,044Liabilities 2025: $72,915Net Assets 2025: $1,035,1292025

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$1,875,934
Liabilities$216,203
Net Assets$1,659,731
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth88th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2012: $425,4372012Revenue 2013: $498,889Expenses 2013: $418,257Net Income 2013: $80,6322013Revenue 2015: $1,015,659Expenses 2015: $692,311Net Income 2015: $323,3482015Revenue 2016: $989,595Expenses 2016: $896,275Net Income 2016: $93,3202016Revenue 2017: $700,681Expenses 2017: $846,362Net Income 2017: -$145,6812017Revenue 2018: $1,571,674Expenses 2018: $987,148Net Income 2018: $584,5262018Revenue 2019: $1,122,567Expenses 2019: $1,083,434Net Income 2019: $39,1332019Revenue 2020: $1,750,785Expenses 2020: $1,233,335Net Income 2020: $517,4502020Revenue 2021: $1,826,178Expenses 2021: $1,656,385Net Income 2021: $169,7932021Revenue 2022: $2,112,295Expenses 2022: $2,116,384Net Income 2022: -$4,0892022Revenue 2023: $1,667,153Expenses 2023: $2,631,565Net Income 2023: -$964,4122023Revenue 2024: $1,956,854Expenses 2024: $2,162,547Net Income 2024: -$205,6932024Revenue 2025: $2,716,131Expenses 2025: $2,340,736Net Income 2025: $375,3952025

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$1,750,785
Expenses$1,233,335
Net Income$517,450
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
Nov 14, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,750,785
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of investigative newsource is to produce investigative journalism that informs citizens of san diego and imperial counties.

To educate the public, conduct public interest research, improve social conditions, better serve the public interest by providing data-driven investigative journalism in san diego and imperial counties.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$634,830$1,409,960▲ $775,130
Pledges and Grants Receivable$455,000$321,602▼ $133,398
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$48,222$93,562▲ $45,340
Investments Other Securities$25,416$26,218▲ $802
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$10,844$22,217▲ $11,373
Total Assets$1,176,687$1,875,934▲ $699,247
Other Assets Total$2,375$2,375→ $0
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$163,100▲ $163,100
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$34,122$53,103▲ $18,981
Total Liabilities$34,122$216,203▲ $182,081
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$970,009$1,031,998▲ $61,989
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$172,556$627,733▲ $455,177
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,142,565$1,659,731▲ $517,166
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,176,687$1,875,934▲ $699,247

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$4,787$22,144$26,931
Other Land Buildings$17,430$2,622$20,052

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2019$25,416-▲ $1,056-$26,218
2018$24,432-▲ $1,229-$25,416
2017$23,130-▲ $1,542-$24,432
2016$20,507$500▲ $2,339-$23,130
2015$20,000$745▼ $64-$20,507
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay74th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lorie HearnCEO and EditorFT$113,657$113,657

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Karin WinnerPresident
Mel KatzVice President
Amy GinnowBoard Member
Bernard KulchinBoard Member
Brant HoustonBoard Member
Charles LewisBoard Member
Heather BergmanBoard Member
Joyce GattasBoard Member
Kitty WolcottBoard Member
Martha DennisBoard Member
Matthew HalgrenBoard Member
Nita Van Der WerffBoard Member
Sandra TimmonsBoard Member
Stephanie BergsmaBoard Member
Stacy RosenbergSecretary
David FuhrimanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,738,915
Program Service Revenue
$9,024
Investment Income
$2,846
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,738,915
Change in Net Assets
$517,450

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,750,531
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$254
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$79,906
Other Revenue Adjustments
$254
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,830,437
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,750,785
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$977,097
Other Expenses$256,238
Total Fundraising Expense$183,697
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$576,989$54,778$98,599$730,366
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$100,041$9,497$17,096$126,634
Payroll Taxes$56,367$5,351$9,632$71,350
Information Technology$45,063$13,421$3,078$61,562
Fees for Services Other$42,761$6,817$6,197$55,775
Other Employee Benefits$38,510$3,656$6,581$48,747
Advertising--$32,889$32,889
Insurance$12,980$10,077$2,562$25,619
Conferences and Meetings$19,718-$822$20,540
Office Expenses$8,453$4,442$565$13,460
Depreciation Depletion$4,388$520$866$5,774
Other Expenses$2,688$255$459$3,402
All Other Expenses$1,220$170-$1,390
Travel$599$77$180$856
Occupancy$199$22$40$261
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$254-$254
Total Functional Expenses$934,183$115,455$183,697$1,233,335

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,313,271
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,233,335
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,233,081
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$80,190
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$254
Other Expense Adjustments$254
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

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
David and Leticia FuhrimanBoard MemberDAVID FUHRIMAN, BOARD MEMBER, IS THE SPOUSE OF LETICIA FUHRIMAN, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OF INEWSOURCE. THE BOARD HAS DIRECTED THAT FUHRIMAN CANNOT VOTE ON OR PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS REGARDING HIS WIFE'S COMPENSATION OR EVALUATIONS, AND IF NEEDED, HE WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE A BOARD MEETING IF SUCH CONVERSATIONS ARE INITIATED. IN ADDITION, FUHRIMAN HAS NO ROLE IN OR OVERSIGHT OF ANNUAL AUDITS.No$22,138
Matthew HalgrenBoard MemberMATTHEW HALGREN, BOARD MEMBER, IS EMPLOYED BY SHEPPARD MULLIN RICHTER & HAMPTON, LLP, WHICH IS INEWSOURCE'S LEGAL FIRM. THE LAW FIRM PROVIDES PREPUBLICATION SERVICES WHICH IS DESCRIBED IN SCHEDULE L.No$21,107
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
Yes
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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 A, Line 2

“Stephanie bergsma and amy ginnow are sisters.”

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

“The organization's board of directors reviews form 990 prior to its filing and the treasurer reviews and approves form 990 before it is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The conflicts of interest policy is distributed to new employees and board members of the organization and the policy is reviewed annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The organization uses comparability data from similar organizations to measure reasonable compensation. If applicable, the board of directors approves all compensation for officers and key employees that is in excess of $100,000.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Investigative Newsource
EIN
27-0732786
Phone
6195945100
Address
5500 CAMPANILE DRIVE PSFA 361C, SAN DIEGO, CA 92182
Doing Business As
Inewsource

Signing Officer

Name
Lorie Hearn
Title
CEO and Editor
Phone
6195945100
Signed
2020-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lorie Hearn
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
16
Employees
20
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Considine & Considine
Address
8989 RIO SAN DIEGO DRIVE SUITE 250, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
Preparer
Richard Hotz
Phone
6192311977
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

“Matthew halgren (board member) is employed by sheppard mullin richter & hampton, llp, which is investigative newsource's law firm. They provide prepublication services for the organization. Guylyn cummins (former board member) was also employed by sheppard mullin richter & hampton, llp, but retired at the end of 2018. Cummins represented the organization in a lawsuit until her retirement, and payment was covered by the organization's insurance company. Because the payments were paid by our insurance, we are not required to disclose the transaction in the 990, but are doing so in the spirit of transparency.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“Funds are to help support the general purpose of the organization.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization follows accounting standards which clarify the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statements and recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. It also provides guidance on derecognition and measurement of a tax position or to be taken in a tax return. As of june 30, 2020, the organization has not accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“INVESTMENT FEES”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“INVESTMENT FEES”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,875,934
Liabilities
$216,203
Net assets
$1,659,731
Revenue
$1,750,785
Expenses
$1,233,335
Net income
$517,450
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.11$0.07$1.04$2.72$2.34$0.38
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.07$0.66$1.96$2.16$0.21
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.93$0.07$0.86$1.67$2.63$0.96
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.93$0.11$1.82$2.11$2.12$0.00
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.92$0.08$1.83$1.83$1.66$0.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.88$0.22$1.66$1.75$1.23$0.52
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.03$1.14$1.12$1.08$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.03$1.10$1.57$0.99$0.58
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.02$0.52$0.70$0.85$0.15
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.06$0.66$0.99$0.90$0.09
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.04$0.57$1.02$0.69$0.32
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.00$0.31$0.50$0.42$0.08
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.23$0.00$0.23$0.43