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Free Press

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 41-2106721

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on May 13, 2022

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PO Box 60238Florence, MA 01062

(202) 265-1490

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

45th percentile

0.10x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

50th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

5th percentile

-49%

Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$168,100

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.5% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-24%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-52%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets45th percentile

Assets

Down

$5,225,748

Down $1,642,664 (-24%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$4,724,728

Down $1,497,571 (-24%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$501,020

Down $145,093 (-22%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue50th percentileNet Margin5th percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,064,544

Down $3,261,068 (-52%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$4,562,115

Up $400,976 (+9.6%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$1,497,571

Down $3,662,044 (-169%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2011: $3,736,246Liabilities 2011: $335,024Net Assets 2011: $3,401,2222011Assets 2012: $2,940,642Liabilities 2012: $317,764Net Assets 2012: $2,622,8782012Assets 2013: $3,089,855Liabilities 2013: $313,491Net Assets 2013: $2,776,3642013Assets 2014: $2,164,072Liabilities 2014: $268,540Net Assets 2014: $1,895,5322014Assets 2015: $2,316,187Liabilities 2015: $256,714Net Assets 2015: $2,059,4732015Assets 2016: $4,257,600Liabilities 2016: $531,611Net Assets 2016: $3,725,9892016Assets 2017: $6,548,783Liabilities 2017: $428,784Net Assets 2017: $6,119,9992017Assets 2018: $4,481,168Liabilities 2018: $542,715Net Assets 2018: $3,938,4532018Assets 2019: $4,545,191Liabilities 2019: $487,856Net Assets 2019: $4,057,3352019Assets 2020: $6,868,412Liabilities 2020: $646,113Net Assets 2020: $6,222,2992020Assets 2021: $5,225,748Liabilities 2021: $501,020Net Assets 2021: $4,724,7282021Assets 2022: $10,689,315Liabilities 2022: $1,062,700Net Assets 2022: $9,626,6152022Assets 2023: $13,125,528Liabilities 2023: $1,095,778Net Assets 2023: $12,029,7502023

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$5,225,748
Liabilities$501,020
Net Assets$4,724,728
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2011: $3,082,942Expenses 2011: $4,136,936Net Income 2011: -$1,053,9942011Revenue 2012: $2,251,106Expenses 2012: $3,029,450Net Income 2012: -$778,3442012Revenue 2013: $3,881,394Expenses 2013: $3,727,908Net Income 2013: $153,4862013Revenue 2014: $1,620,469Expenses 2014: $2,501,301Net Income 2014: -$880,8322014Revenue 2015: $2,468,385Expenses 2015: $2,304,444Net Income 2015: $163,9412015Revenue 2016: $4,424,641Expenses 2016: $2,758,125Net Income 2016: $1,666,5162016Revenue 2017: $5,672,347Expenses 2017: $3,278,337Net Income 2017: $2,394,0102017Revenue 2018: $1,995,817Expenses 2018: $4,177,363Net Income 2018: -$2,181,5462018Revenue 2019: $4,674,603Expenses 2019: $4,555,721Net Income 2019: $118,8822019Revenue 2020: $6,325,612Expenses 2020: $4,161,139Net Income 2020: $2,164,4732020Revenue 2021: $3,064,544Expenses 2021: $4,562,115Net Income 2021: -$1,497,5712021Revenue 2022: $10,157,505Expenses 2022: $5,255,618Net Income 2022: $4,901,8872022Revenue 2023: $8,915,775Expenses 2023: $6,512,640Net Income 2023: $2,403,1352023

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$3,064,544
Expenses$4,562,115
Net Income-$1,497,571
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
May 13, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$3,064,544
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Free press fights for your rights to connect and communicate. We're working to create a world where people have the information and opportunities they need to tell their own stories, hold leaders accountable, and participate in policymaking. We fight to save the free and open internet, curb runaway media consolidation, protect press freedom, and ensure diverse voices are represented in our media. We believe that change happens when people have a real voice in the political process. To that end, we mobilize our growing base of 900,000 activists to sign petitions, meet with their elected officials, attend rallies and town-hall meetings, write letters to the editor, and take part in other targeted actions. We also craft policy proposals, conduct research, testify before congress and argue in court for policies that serve the public interest.

Free press is a national, nonpartisan organization working to reform the media. Free press conducts research on how the current media system influences the development of public policy and educates the public and policy-makers on how a more diverse and public service-oriented media system can strengthen american democracy. Free press promotes diverse and independent media ownership, strong public media and universal access to communications.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$5,170,283$3,832,833▼ $1,337,450
Pledges and Grants Receivable$925,000$700,000▼ $225,000
Accounts Receivable$152,926$565,163▲ $412,237
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$68,266$63,144▼ $5,122
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$526,223$44,020▼ $482,203
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$12,833$7,707▼ $5,126
Total Assets$6,868,412$5,225,748▼ $1,642,664
Other Assets Total$12,881$12,881→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$521,113$376,020▼ $145,093
Other Liabilities$125,000$125,000→ $0
Total Liabilities$646,113$501,020▼ $145,093
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,003,324$3,271,728▼ $731,596
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$2,218,975$1,453,000▼ $765,975
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,222,299$4,724,728▼ $1,497,571
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,868,412$5,225,748▼ $1,642,664

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$7,707$17,924$25,631
Buildings-$0-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Misty Perez TruedsonChief of StaffFT$120,099$22,612$142,711
Craig AaronPresident, Co-CEOPT$120,892$21,716$142,608
Matthew WoodVP of Policy and General CPT$114,041$20,439$134,480
Kimberly LongeyCOO, Asst Treasurer/secretPT$118,579$12,532$131,111
S Derek TurnerResearch DirectorFT$105,034$19,745$124,779
Jessica GonzalezCo-CEOPT$109,444$14,094$123,538
Collette Blakeny WatsonVP of Cultural StrategiesFT$116,515$6,109$122,624
Joseph TorresSenior Director of StrategFT$97,935$24,638$122,573

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Victor PickardDirector, Chair
Ashley AllisonDirector
D Benjamin ScottDirector
Joan DonovanDirector
Martha Fuentes-bautistaDirector
Olga DavidsonDirector, Secretary
Bryan MercerDirector, Treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Fresh Eyes DigitalMarketing Consultant2821 N SPAULDING AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60618$172,800
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,962,133
Program Service Revenue
$93,970
Investment Income
$8,441
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,962,133
Change in Net Assets
$-1,497,571

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 Traded3$122,106Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions3$122,106-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,064,544
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,064,544
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,064,544
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,268,349
Other Expenses$896,766
Total Fundraising Expense$474,149
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$310,600
Professional Fundraising Fees$86,400

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,016,337$60,561$174,505$2,251,403
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$231,607$57,597$108,053$397,257
Other Employee Benefits$296,315$12,179$28,739$337,233
Grants to Domestic Orgs$310,600--$310,600
Information Technology$240,594$11,681$35,675$287,950
Fees for Services Other$295,173$6,358$-27,822$273,709
Payroll Taxes$155,270$7,769$18,811$181,850
Occupancy$118,094$5,947$14,390$138,431
Pension Plan Contributions$90,633$2,495$7,478$100,606
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$86,400$86,400
Advertising$57,358$628$2,405$60,391
Office Expenses$11,069$1,338$20,832$33,239
Fees for Services Accounting$9,467$16,271$1,153$26,891
Conferences and Meetings$15,995--$15,995
Travel$12,842$486$990$14,318
Fees for Services Legal$11,941$602$328$12,871
Insurance$2,950$6,178$366$9,494
Other Expenses$5,349$1,683$592$7,624
Depreciation Depletion$4,432$498$196$5,126
Total Functional Expenses$3,895,259$192,707$474,149$4,562,115

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,562,115
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,562,115
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,562,115
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Project CensoredFair Oaks, CA-Programmatic Support$200,000
Free Press Action FundFlorence, MA501(c)(4)Programmatic Support$100,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$86,400
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Advance From Related Organization$125,000
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The organization has no committees that are authorized to act on behalf of the governing body.”

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

“Generally, an electronic copy of form 990 is distributed to members of the audit oversight committee (chair, treasurer, and assistant treasurer) who reviews it and the organization's financial statements in a meeting with the certified public accountant retained to prepare these documents. Once the audit oversight committee is satisfied with the accuracy of the information presented, a copy of the form 990 is sent to all board members prior to filing. Each year the entire governing body is offered the opportunity to meet with the organization's certified public accountant to review the audited financial statements and discuss the financial management practice of the organization. This is an optional meeting designed to allow the governing body direct access to the independent auditor.”

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

“All officers, directors, trustees, and key employees are required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts. Signed documents are collected at the annual meeting of the governing body. If a real or perceived conflict is reported, the procedures in the policy are followed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Each position at free press has a pay range. Ranges are determined after review of salary comparability data, including compensation information received from peer organizations, compensation data from the federal government pay scales, and research on non profit compensation gathered from guidestar, regional employer compensation surveys, and job postings. Management includes staff compensation information, including the ceos and key employees, in the annual budget that is reviewed and approved by the governing body in advance of each fiscal year. A memo outlined the organization's compensation policy and values, highest and lowest paid employees, and other compensation related information is included with the proposed budget. The governing body approves the budget in advance of each fiscal year. Compensation changes during any fiscal year are at the discretion of senior management, and must remain within the board approved budget. Mid year changes to ceo compensation, if any, must be reviewed and approved by the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Free press will provide copies of governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements upon request and within 10 days of any request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Free Press
EIN
41-2106721
Phone
2022651490
Address
PO BOX 60238, FLORENCE, MA 01062

Signing Officer

Name
Kimberly Longey
Title
Chief Operating Officer
Phone
2022651490
Signed
2022-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Craig Aaron
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
40
Volunteers
4,707

Preparer

Firm
Calibre CPA Group Pllc
Address
7501 WISCONSIN AVENUE SUITE 1200, WEST, BETHESDA, MD 20814
Preparer
Steven C Darr CPA Cma
Phone
2023319880
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The organization's chair, treasurer and chief operating officer assume responsibility for oversight of the audit of the financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. The process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization accounts for income taxes in accordance with the accounting standards codification (asc) topic income taxes. These provisions provide consistent guidance for the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity's financial statements and prescribe a threshold of "more likely than not" for recognition and derecognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The organization performed an evaluation of uncertain tax positions for the years ended december 31, 2021 and 2020, and determined that there were no matters that would require recognition in the financial statements or that may have an effect on its tax-exempt status. As of december 31, 2021, the statute of limitations for tax years 2018 through 2020 remains open with the u.s. Federal jurisdiction and the state of massachusetts. It is the organization's policy to recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, in unrelated business income tax expense.”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,225,748
Liabilities
$501,020
Net assets
$4,724,728
Revenue
$3,064,544
Expenses
$4,562,115
Net income
-$1,497,571
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$13.1$1.10$12.0$8.92$6.51$2.40
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$10.7$1.06$9.63$10.2$5.26$4.90
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.23$0.50$4.72$3.06$4.56$1.50
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.87$0.65$6.22$6.33$4.16$2.16
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.55$0.49$4.06$4.67$4.56$0.12
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.48$0.54$3.94$2.00$4.18$2.18
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.55$0.43$6.12$5.67$3.28$2.39
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.26$0.53$3.73$4.42$2.76$1.67
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.32$0.26$2.06$2.47$2.30$0.16
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.16$0.27$1.90$1.62$2.50$0.88
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.09$0.31$2.78$3.88$3.73$0.15
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.94$0.32$2.62$2.25$3.03$0.78
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.74$0.34$3.40$3.08$4.14$1.05