Aspen Journalism

990EZ • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 35-2400162

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on May 15, 2015

Organization Profile aspenjournalism.org

1280 Ute Avenue No 4Aspen, CO 81611

(970) 948-1930

Siviq Scores

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

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

-22%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

$55,224

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 45.2% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

-35%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

3.8%

Faster revenue growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet

Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Down

$49,891

Down $27,326 (-35%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$49,891

Down $27,326 (-35%) from 2013

Liabilities

Flat

Flat from 2013

Revenue And Expenses

Liabilities / Revenue55th percentile Net Margin14th percentile

Revenue

$122,071

Up $4,453 (+3.8%) from 2013

Expenses

$149,397

Up $45,235 (+43%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

-$27,326

Down $40,782 (-303%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

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

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$49,891

Liabilities$0

Net Assets$49,891

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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth53rd percentile

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

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$122,071

Expenses$149,397

Net Income-$27,326

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Filing Snapshot

Filing Period: Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed: May 15, 2015
Return Version: 2014v5.0
Gross Receipts: $122,071

Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To produce investigative journalism, as well-informed citizens make better decisions.

Program Services

Description	Grants	Expenses
Aspen Journalism's mission is to produce investigative journalism in the local public interest. Our work raises awareness and sparks action on relevant and important local and regional issues. In 2014, we produced a range of investigative, in-depth and hard new stories on a range of topics, including local land use, water and rivers, and wealth and real estate. The stories were frequently done in collaboration with local and regional news organizations, including The Aspen Times, The Aspen Dsily News, The Glenwood Springs Post Independent, and Aspen Sojourner Magazine. We believe our informative work has helped local citizens make better decisions.	$0	$131,574

Compensation and Service Providers

Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

Name	Title	Full / Part Time	Base	Other	Total
Brent Gardner-Smith	Editor/Executive Director	FT	$47,712	$7,512	$55,224
Tim McFlynn	Board Chair	PT	$0	-	-
Edgar Boyles	Director	-	$0	-	-
Mark Harvey	Director	-	$0	-	-
Michael McVoy	Director	-	$0	-	-
Harry Teague	Director	-	$0	-	-

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name: Aspen Journalism
EIN: 35-2400162
Phone: 9709481930
Address: 1280 Ute Avenue No 4, Aspen, CO 81611

Signing Officer

Name: Brent Gardner-Smith
Title: Executive Director
Phone: 9709481930
Signed: 2015-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer: Yes

Preparer

Firm: Reese Henry & Company Inc
Address: 400 EAST MAIN STREET SUITE 2, ASPEN, CO 81611
Preparer: Denise Jurgens CPA
Phone: 9709253771

Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 4 - Other Investment Income

“Description: Interest Income. Amount: 7.”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: Insurance. Amount: 1,736. Description: Office Expenses. Amount: 288. Description: Internet/Cable/Phone/Web. Amount: 1,412. Description: Marketing & Promotion. Amount: 2,186. Description: Data Access Fees. Amount: 4,434. Description: Dues & Memberships. Amount: 953. Description: News Gathering Costs. Amount: 2,354. Description: Payroll Taxes. Amount: 3,825. Description: Photography. Amount: 1,050. Description: Lodging, Meals, Travel. Amount: 1,896. Description: Prior Year Adjustment. Amount: 486. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 20,620.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2014 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing

Assets: $49,891
Liabilities: $0
Net assets: $49,891
Revenue: $122,071
Expenses: $149,397
Net income: -$27,326

	Balance Sheet			Operations
Year	Assets	Liabilities	Net Assets	Revenue	Expenses	Net Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$1.20	$0.00	$1.20	$4.78	$4.92	$0.13
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$1.34	$0.00	$1.34	$4.94	$4.61	$0.34
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$1.00	$0.00	$1.00	$4.31	$3.86	$0.45
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$0.55	$0.00	$0.55	$3.94	$4.06	$0.12
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$0.67	$0.00	$0.67	$4.20	$3.99	$0.22
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$0.46	$0.01	$0.45	$3.11	$3.12	$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$0.47	$0.01	$0.46	$2.09	$2.03	$0.07
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$0.40	$0.01	$0.39	$1.60	$1.74	$0.14
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$0.54	$0.01	$0.54	$1.59	$1.45	$0.14
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$0.40	$0.00	$0.39	$1.28	$1.39	$0.11
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$0.50	$0.00	$0.50	$1.22	$1.49	$0.27
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$0.77	$0.00	$0.77	$1.18	$1.04	$0.13
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.	$0.64	$0.00	$0.64	$0.51	$0.82	$0.31