Civic Intelligence

The Daily Caller News Foundation

EIN 45-2922471 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Profile

Formed with a mission to train up-and-coming reporters and editors,to carry out investigative reporting, and to perform deep policy reporting with a purpose of consumer awareness and education.

1775 Eye St NW 1150-291Washington, DC 20006

dailycallernewsfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

34th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 34% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

31st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 31% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

59th percentile

8.9%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$171,385

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.8% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

70th percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

20%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets34th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,482,978

Up $490,645 (+12%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$53,605

Up $3,612 (+7.2%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$4,429,373

Up $487,033 (+12%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue31st percentileNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,489,729

Up $738,894 (+20%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$4,088,249

Up $839,662 (+26%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$401,480

Down $100,768 (-20%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth70th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2011: $1,358Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $159,442Liabilities 2012: $35,318Net Assets 2012: $124,1242012Assets 2013: $6,540Liabilities 2013: $35,000Net Assets 2013: -$28,4602013Assets 2014: $321,686Liabilities 2014: $96,000Net Assets 2014: $225,6862014Assets 2015: $2,207,506Liabilities 2015: $139,639Net Assets 2015: $2,067,8672015Assets 2016: $1,196,207Liabilities 2016: $44,260Net Assets 2016: $1,151,9472016Assets 2017: $1,334,900Liabilities 2017: $128,228Net Assets 2017: $1,206,6722017Assets 2018: $1,051,239Liabilities 2018: $172,838Net Assets 2018: $878,4012018Assets 2019: $1,145,717Liabilities 2019: $227,949Net Assets 2019: $917,7682019Assets 2020: $1,238,869Liabilities 2020: $539,415Net Assets 2020: $699,4542020Assets 2021: $2,638,364Liabilities 2021: $501,618Net Assets 2021: $2,136,7462021Assets 2022: $3,467,084Liabilities 2022: $56,674Net Assets 2022: $3,410,4102022Assets 2023: $3,992,333Liabilities 2023: $49,993Net Assets 2023: $3,942,3402023Assets 2024: $4,482,978Liabilities 2024: $53,605Net Assets 2024: $4,429,3732024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$4,482,978
Liabilities$53,605
Net Assets$4,429,373
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $0Expenses 2011: $3,642Net Income 2011: -$3,6422011Expenses 2012: $84,9882012Revenue 2013: $134,570Expenses 2013: $287,154Net Income 2013: -$152,5842013Revenue 2014: $723,578Expenses 2014: $469,432Net Income 2014: $254,1462014Revenue 2015: $3,009,377Expenses 2015: $1,167,196Net Income 2015: $1,842,1812015Revenue 2016: $1,142,882Expenses 2016: $2,058,802Net Income 2016: -$915,9202016Revenue 2017: $2,559,847Expenses 2017: $2,505,122Net Income 2017: $54,7252017Revenue 2018: $2,330,393Expenses 2018: $2,658,664Net Income 2018: -$328,2712018Revenue 2019: $2,514,241Expenses 2019: $2,474,874Net Income 2019: $39,3672019Revenue 2020: $1,577,490Expenses 2020: $1,770,804Net Income 2020: -$193,3142020Revenue 2021: $2,856,299Expenses 2021: $1,443,662Net Income 2021: $1,412,6372021Revenue 2022: $3,175,684Expenses 2022: $2,023,149Net Income 2022: $1,152,5352022Revenue 2023: $3,750,835Expenses 2023: $3,248,587Net Income 2023: $502,2482023Revenue 2024: $4,489,729Expenses 2024: $4,088,249Net Income 2024: $401,4802024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$4,489,729
Expenses$4,088,249
Net Income$401,480
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$4,482,978
Liabilities
$53,605
Net assets
$4,429,373
Revenue
$4,489,729
Expenses
$4,088,249
Net income
$401,480
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.48$0.05$4.43$4.49$4.09$0.40
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.99$0.05$3.94$3.75$3.25$0.50
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.47$0.06$3.41$3.18$2.02$1.15
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.64$0.50$2.14$2.86$1.44$1.41
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.54$0.70$1.58$1.77$0.19
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.15$0.23$0.92$2.51$2.47$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.17$0.88$2.33$2.66$0.33
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.13$1.21$2.56$2.51$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.20$0.04$1.15$1.14$2.06$0.92
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.21$0.14$2.07$3.01$1.17$1.84
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.10$0.23$0.72$0.47$0.25
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.04$0.03$0.13$0.29$0.15
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.16$0.04$0.12$0.08
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 31, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$4,620,592
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION WAS FORMED WITH A mission to train up-and-coming reporters and editors, to carry out investigative reporting, and to perform deep policy reporting WITH A PURPOSE OF CONSUMER AWARENESS AND EDUCATION.

Formed with a mission to train up-and-coming reporters and editors, to carry out investigative reporting, and to perform deep policy reporting with a purpose of consumer awareness and education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$3,234,408$2,712,071▼ $522,337
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$349,851$1,435,404▲ $1,085,553
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$108,643$252,070▲ $143,427
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$50,786$0▼ $50,786
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$96,000$48,000▼ $48,000
Accounts Receivable$152,645$35,433▼ $117,212
Total Assets$3,992,333$4,482,978▲ $490,645
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$49,993$53,605▲ $3,612
Total Liabilities$49,993$53,605▲ $3,612
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,942,340$4,429,373▲ $487,033
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,942,340$4,429,373▲ $487,033
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,992,333$4,482,978▲ $490,645

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$48,000$192,000$240,000
Equipment$0$13,906$13,906
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Michael VoglerSenior VP of DevelopmentFT$171,385-$171,385
Adele MalpassPresidentFT$165,769-$165,769
Laurie DuganChief Development OfficerFT$165,423-$165,423
Neil PatelChairman & Co-founderPT$160,769-$160,769
Michael BastaschEditor-in-chiefFT$113,718$9,667$123,385
Terence JeffreyInvestigative EditorFT$104,835$3,165$108,000
Marcus SterneDirector-$10,000-$10,000
William CervenyDirector-$10,000-$10,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Buckley CarlsonDirector
Christopher BedfordDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,512,690
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$107,902
Other Revenue
$-130,863
All Other Contributions
$4,356,129
Change in Net Assets
$401,480

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
Intellectual Property2$89,600Value Provided by Donor
Total Noncash Contributions2$89,600-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,489,729
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$216,416
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,706,145
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,489,729
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,794,857
Other Expenses$1,293,392
Total Fundraising Expense$664,001
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,333,495$118,235$153,076$1,604,806
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$743,432$65,942$85,357$894,731
Office Expenses$59,386$28,927$246,559$334,872
Occupancy$190,512$18,144$18,144$226,800
Payroll Taxes$166,791$14,794$19,150$200,735
Insurance$193,870--$193,870
Fees for Services Other$118,209$57,230-$175,439
Other Expenses$36,291$39,205$25,118$100,614
Other Employee Benefits$78,591$6,971$9,023$94,585
Depreciation Depletion-$48,000-$48,000
Travel$30,834$7,350$3,362$41,546
Fees for Services Legal$33,346--$33,346
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,758-$12,758
Total Functional Expenses$3,004,757$419,491$664,001$4,088,249

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,219,112
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,088,249
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,088,249
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$130,863
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$130,863
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Awards Dinner$156,561-$130,863-
Total Events$156,561-$130,863$-130,863
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“The are no separate committees of the board.”

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

“Officers of the organization discuss and review the tax returns before the actual filing of the tax returns.”

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

“The organization has adopted a conflict of interest policy and board members and officers are required to disclose any possible conflicts every year. President and secretary meet from time to time to discuss and monitor the policy for possible conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation of officers and executive director is decided by the board in commensurate to present wages in the job market for similar services.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Tax returns are made available to the public upon request and the same are available to the public via the organization's website and third party websites.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, policies and financial statements are made available upon request to management of the organization.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Daily Caller News Foundation
EIN
45-2922471
Phone
2029193601
Address
1775 EYE ST NW 1150-291, WASHINGTON, DC 20006

Signing Officer

Name
Neil Patel
Title
Chairman & Co-founder
Phone
2029193601
Signed
2025-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Neil Patel
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
51
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Lane & Company Cpas
Address
5335 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Preparer
Robert E Lane
Phone
2026172615
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part XII, Line 2C

“During 2024, the organization did not change its audit oversight process or its selection process for auditors.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The foundation complies with the provisions of the fasb accounting standards codification topic accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. For the year ended december 31, 2024, no unrecognized tax provisions or benefit exists.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising event expenses netted fundraising event income 130,863.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising event expenses netted against fundraising event income 130,863.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0FORMED WITH A MISSION TO TRAIN UP-AND-COMING REPORTERS AND EDITORS, TO CARRY OUT INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING, AND TO PERFORM DEEP POLICY REPORTING WITH A PURPOSE OF CONSUMER AWARENESS AND EDUCATION.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0INVESTIGATIVE GROUP: WE HOST AN EXPERIENCED TEAM OF INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISTS WITH A STRONG RECORD OF BREAKING ORIGINAL NEWS STORIES.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0COMMMENTARY: OUR POLICY REPORTING TEAM REPORTS ON NUMEROUS DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN POLICY MATTERS INCLUDING ENERGY, EDUCATION, ONLINE VIDEO JOURNALISM , AND NATIONAL SECURITY.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0EVENTS: WE HOST AN ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER FOR OUR JOURNALISTS AND SPECIAL GUESTS.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FOUNDATION COMPLIES WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION TOPIC ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX PROVISIONS OR BENEFIT EXISTS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES NETTED FUNDRAISING EVENT INCOME 130,863.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST FUNDRAISING EVENT INCOME 130,863.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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