Civic Intelligence

Investigative Newsource

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 27-0732786

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Nov 14, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.INEWSOURCE.ORG
PO Box 34546San Diego, CA 92163

(619) 500-3370

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

38th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

21st percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$159,756

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.2% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-22%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

63rd percentile

17%

Faster revenue growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Down

$724,710

Down $201,335 (-22%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$657,596

Down $203,437 (-24%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$67,114

Up $2,102 (+3.2%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue38th percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,956,854

Up $289,701 (+17%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$2,162,547

Down $469,018 (-18%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$205,693

Up $758,719 (+79%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th 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

2024

Assets$724,710
Liabilities$67,114
Net Assets$657,596
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth63rd 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

2024

Revenue$1,956,854
Expenses$2,162,547
Net Income-$205,693
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,958,132
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
Pledges and Grants Receivable$340,503$452,926▲ $112,423
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$423,619$163,838▼ $259,781
Investments Other Securities$30,864$33,645▲ $2,781
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$36,349$31,094▼ $5,255
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$31,615$21,784▼ $9,831
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$63,095$20,428▼ $42,667
Total Assets$926,045$724,710▼ $201,335
Other Assets Total$0$995▲ $995
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$65,012$67,114▲ $2,102
Total Liabilities$65,012$67,114▲ $2,102
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$462,775$360,072▼ $102,703
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$398,258$297,524▼ $100,734
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$861,033$657,596▼ $203,437
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$926,045$724,710▼ $201,335

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$21,461$52,127$73,588
Other Land Buildings$323$2,582$2,905

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2023$30,864-▲ $3,096$315$33,645
2022$28,870-▲ $2,291$297$30,864
2021$32,658-▼ $3,464$324$28,870
2020$26,218-▲ $6,728$288$32,658
2019$25,416-▲ $1,056-$26,218
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Justin Rushing FormerDirector of Growth and PartnerFT$147,441$12,315$159,756
Jamie SelfManaging EditorFT$123,164$22,542$145,706
Barbara Jo KelsoDirector of PhilanthropyFT$136,571$5,318$141,889
Carla SanchezDirector of Finance and OperationsFT$119,677$9,884$129,561
Lorie HearnCEO and EditorFT$109,499$4,912$114,411
Mark Rochester FormerManaging EditorFT$103,581$9,752$113,333

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sandra TimmonsBoard Chair
Mark DillonBoard Vice Chair
David FuhrimanBoard Member
Elaine HarwellBoard Member
Elisabeth Eisner ForbesBoard Member
Heather BergmanBoard Member
Karen LiuBoard Member
Kitty WolcottBoard Member
Matthew HalgrenBoard Member
Michele Chin-purcellBoard Member
Sarah BahkietBoard Member
Stephanie BergsmaBoard Member
Susanna VillegasBoard Member
Heather Whitley QuinnSecretary
Atul PatelTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,951,664
Program Service Revenue
$4,301
Investment Income
$889
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,951,664
Change in Net Assets
$-205,693

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded2$54,651Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions2$54,651-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,956,854
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$47,096
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,003,950
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,956,854
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,740,886
Other Expenses$421,661
Total Fundraising Expense$365,027
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,025,859$142,631$240,422$1,408,912
Fees for Services Other$89,190$50,365$14,450$154,005
Payroll Taxes$86,887$12,081$20,363$119,331
Other Employee Benefits$79,851$11,102$18,714$109,667
Information Technology$41,487$22,558$12,186$76,231
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$46,949$6,528$11,003$64,480
Insurance$10,987$27,442$2,871$41,300
Pension Plan Contributions$28,030$3,897$6,569$38,496
Fees for Services Legal$14,267$8,057$2,311$24,635
Office Expenses$11,696$1,920$6,433$20,049
Conferences and Meetings$12,349$568$6,623$19,540
Fees for Services Accounting$8,745$4,938$1,417$15,100
All Other Expenses$4,608$855$6,073$11,536
Depreciation Depletion$8,289$982$1,636$10,907
Other Expenses$4,358$606$1,021$5,985
Occupancy$4,583$494$900$5,977
Total Functional Expenses$1,497,443$300,077$365,027$2,162,547

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,207,387
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,162,547
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,162,547
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$44,840
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
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
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$20,050
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
Yes
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 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
6195003370
Address
PO BOX 34546, SAN DIEGO, CA 92163
Doing Business As
Inewsource

Signing Officer

Name
Lorie Hearn
Title
CEO and Editor
Phone
6195003370
Signed
2024-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lorie Hearn
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
16
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
24
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
Considine & Considine
Address
8989 RIO SAN DIEGO DRIVE SUITE 250, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-1604
Preparer
Lukas Davis
Phone
6192311977
Supplemental Narrative

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, 2024, the organization has not accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions.”

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

Open filing
Assets
$724,710
Liabilities
$67,114
Net assets
$657,596
Revenue
$1,956,854
Expenses
$2,162,547
Net income
-$205,693
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