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Investigative Post Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 45-3844514

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 18, 2024

Organization ProfileINVESTIGATIVEPOST.ORG
487 Main Street 300Buffalo, NY 14203

(716) 831-2626

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.30x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

16th percentile

-24%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$69,026

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.4% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

11th percentile

-28%

Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

53rd percentile

8.9%

Faster revenue growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Down

$324,470

Down $127,185 (-28%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$227,398

Down $124,661 (-35%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$97,072

Down $2,524 (-2.5%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin16th percentile

Revenue

Up

$515,848

Up $42,313 (+8.9%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$640,509

Up $203,809 (+47%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$124,661

Down $161,496 (-438%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth11th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2013: $97,408Liabilities 2013: $18,649Net Assets 2013: $78,7592013Assets 2014: $100,023Liabilities 2014: $19,511Net Assets 2014: $80,5122014Assets 2015: $117,092Liabilities 2015: $36,898Net Assets 2015: $80,1942015Assets 2016: $134,468Liabilities 2016: $29,246Net Assets 2016: $105,2222016Assets 2017: $114,870Liabilities 2017: $28,611Net Assets 2017: $86,2592017Assets 2018: $125,936Liabilities 2018: $52,825Net Assets 2018: $73,1112018Assets 2019: $59,980Liabilities 2019: $36,368Net Assets 2019: $23,6122019Assets 2020: $192,553Liabilities 2020: $20,001Net Assets 2020: $172,5522020Assets 2021: $334,103Liabilities 2021: $18,879Net Assets 2021: $315,2242021Assets 2022: $451,655Liabilities 2022: $99,596Net Assets 2022: $352,0592022Assets 2023: $324,470Liabilities 2023: $97,072Net Assets 2023: $227,3982023Assets 2024: $205,747Liabilities 2024: $53,964Net Assets 2024: $151,7832024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$324,470
Liabilities$97,072
Net Assets$227,398
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth53rd percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2013: $193,929Expenses 2013: $200,712Net Income 2013: -$6,7832013Revenue 2014: $215,554Expenses 2014: $213,959Net Income 2014: $1,5952014Revenue 2015: $249,116Expenses 2015: $249,434Net Income 2015: -$3182015Revenue 2016: $332,825Expenses 2016: $307,797Net Income 2016: $25,0282016Revenue 2017: $313,633Expenses 2017: $332,596Net Income 2017: -$18,9632017Revenue 2018: $290,407Expenses 2018: $326,321Net Income 2018: -$35,9142018Revenue 2019: $279,538Expenses 2019: $329,037Net Income 2019: -$49,4992019Revenue 2020: $512,983Expenses 2020: $364,043Net Income 2020: $148,9402020Revenue 2021: $533,631Expenses 2021: $390,959Net Income 2021: $142,6722021Revenue 2022: $473,535Expenses 2022: $436,700Net Income 2022: $36,8352022Revenue 2023: $515,848Expenses 2023: $640,509Net Income 2023: -$124,6612023Revenue 2024: $548,097Expenses 2024: $623,712Net Income 2024: -$75,6152024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$515,848
Expenses$640,509
Net Income-$124,661
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 18, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$515,848
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

An investigative report center dedicated exclusively to investigative journalism

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$338,432$152,544▼ $185,888
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$86,000-
Intangible Assets$76,398$54,160▼ $22,238
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$36,825$31,766▼ $5,059
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$451,655$324,470▼ $127,185
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$76,976$54,913▼ $22,063
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$22,620$42,159▲ $19,539
Total Liabilities$99,596$97,072▼ $2,524
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$352,059$227,398▼ $124,661
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$352,059$227,398▼ $124,661
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$451,655$324,470▼ $127,185

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$31,766$42,147$73,913
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
James HeaneyExecutive DirectorFT$53,349$15,677$69,026

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Mike MerrillPresident
George NicholasVice President
Sam SavarinoDirector
Tom TolesDirector
Sarah CohenSecretary
Susanne FrancisTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$406,713
Program Service Revenue
$108,000
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,135
All Other Contributions
$406,713
Change in Net Assets
$-124,661
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$515,325
Other Expenses$125,184
Total Fundraising Expense$37,162
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$311,785$25,378$25,378$362,541
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$59,362$4,832$4,832$69,026
Other Employee Benefits$39,627$3,226$3,225$46,078
Payroll Taxes$32,405$2,638$2,637$37,680
Occupancy$23,377$4,125-$27,502
Insurance-$23,093-$23,093
Advertising-$15,156$1,090$16,246
Information Technology$14,091--$14,091
Travel$13,601--$13,601
Office Expenses-$12,740-$12,740
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,500-$10,500
Depreciation Depletion$4,299$759-$5,058
Fees for Services Other$2,340--$2,340
Other Expenses-$13-$13
Total Functional Expenses$500,887$102,460$37,162$640,509
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

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating lease liability$54,913
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
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
No
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

“Form 990 provided for electronic review prior to filing.”

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

“Board members are required to disclose conflicts of interest on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Form 990 available at guidestar.org.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Pertinent documents available upon formal request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Investigative Post Inc
EIN
45-3844514
Phone
7168312626
Address
487 MAIN STREET 300, BUFFALO, NY 14203

Signing Officer

Name
Dr Mike Merrill
Title
President
Signed
2024-10-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dr Mike Merrill
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
10

Preparer

Firm
Bysiek CPA Pllc
Address
3368 WEST FIVE MILE ROAD, ALLEGANY, NY 14706
Preparer
Edward J Bysiek CPA
Phone
7163789308
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The organization has taken no uncertain tax positions. Tax filings for the previous three years remain open for examination by taxing authorities.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FORM 990 PROVIDED FOR ELECTRONIC REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FORM 990 AVAILABLE AT GUIDESTAR.ORG.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3PERTINENT DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON FORMAL REQUEST.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$324,470
Liabilities
$97,072
Net assets
$227,398
Revenue
$515,848
Expenses
$640,509
Net income
-$124,661
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.06$0.54$1.52$5.48$6.24$0.76
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.24$0.97$2.27$5.16$6.41$1.25
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.52$1.00$3.52$4.74$4.37$0.37
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.34$0.19$3.15$5.34$3.91$1.43
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.93$0.20$1.73$5.13$3.64$1.49
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.60$0.36$0.24$2.80$3.29$0.49
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.26$0.53$0.73$2.90$3.26$0.36
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.15$0.29$0.86$3.14$3.33$0.19
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.34$0.29$1.05$3.33$3.08$0.25
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$0.37$0.80$2.49$2.49$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.20$0.81$2.16$2.14$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.19$0.79$1.94$2.01$0.07