Civic Intelligence

Scalawag

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 47-2014247

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 11, 2025

Organization Profilewww.scalawagmagazine.org
PO Box 129Durham, NC 27702

(984) 292-6888

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B99 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

52nd percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B99 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

77th percentile

26%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B99 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

67th percentile

$115,919

Higher top officer pay than 67% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.4% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • NTEE B99 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

90th percentile

138%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B99 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

98%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B99 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$583,955

Up $338,311 (+138%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$458,084

Up $478,161 (+2382%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$125,871

Down $139,850 (-53%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue52nd percentileNet Margin77th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,807,736

Up $893,588 (+98%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,343,372

Down $413,539 (-24%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$464,364

Up $1,307,127 (+155%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2015: $16,427Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2017: $56,276Liabilities 2017: $4,130Net Assets 2017: $52,1462017Assets 2018: $59,488Liabilities 2018: $5,635Net Assets 2018: $53,8532018Assets 2019: $16,810Liabilities 2019: $6,435Net Assets 2019: $10,3752019Assets 2020: $154,911Liabilities 2020: $63,618Net Assets 2020: $91,2932020Assets 2021: $633,168Liabilities 2021: $63,416Net Assets 2021: $569,7522021Assets 2022: $917,602Liabilities 2022: $94,916Net Assets 2022: $822,6862022Assets 2023: $245,644Liabilities 2023: $265,721Net Assets 2023: -$20,0772023Assets 2024: $583,955Liabilities 2024: $125,871Net Assets 2024: $458,0842024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$583,955
Liabilities$125,871
Net Assets$458,084
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth91st percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2015: $22,007Expenses 2015: $6,414Net Income 2015: $15,5932015Revenue 2017: $111,381Expenses 2017: $73,071Net Income 2017: $38,3102017Revenue 2018: $228,208Expenses 2018: $234,904Net Income 2018: -$6,6962018Revenue 2019: $192,799Expenses 2019: $236,277Net Income 2019: -$43,4782019Revenue 2020: $450,826Expenses 2020: $369,908Net Income 2020: $80,9182020Revenue 2021: $965,178Expenses 2021: $486,719Net Income 2021: $478,4592021Revenue 2022: $1,523,365Expenses 2022: $1,270,431Net Income 2022: $252,9342022Revenue 2023: $914,148Expenses 2023: $1,756,911Net Income 2023: -$842,7632023Revenue 2024: $1,807,736Expenses 2024: $1,343,372Net Income 2024: $464,3642024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,807,736
Expenses$1,343,372
Net Income$464,364
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,807,736
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Scalawag sparks critical conversations about the many Souths where we live, love, and struggle.

Through journalism and storytelling, Scalawag works in solidarity with oppressed communities in the South to disrupt and shift the narratives that keep power and wealth in the hands of the few. Collectively, we pursue a more liberated South.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$245,000$582,985▲ $337,985
Loans From Officers Directors$32,250$32,250→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$644$970▲ $326
Total Assets$245,644$583,955▲ $338,311
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$183,531$49,681▼ $133,850
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$49,940$43,940▼ $6,000
Total Liabilities$265,721$125,871▼ $139,850
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-20,077$458,084▲ $478,161
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-20,077$458,084▲ $478,161
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$245,644$583,955▲ $338,311
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay67th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
DaShaun HarrisonCo-Executive DirectorFT$115,919$115,919
Sherronda BrownExecutive DirectorFT$115,857$115,857
Kathryn HanzalikNewsletter Editor & AudienceFT$102,166$102,166
Zaire LoveCo-Executive DirectorFT$101,567$101,567

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrea HartCo-Chair
Lindsay Foster ThomasCo-Chair
Alicia BellDirector
Ateeyah HollyDirector
Evan Walker-WellsDirector
Jesse WilliamsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,600,601
Program Service Revenue
$206,645
Investment Income
$490
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,600,601
Change in Net Assets
$464,364
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$921,369
Other Expenses$381,504
Total Fundraising Expense$73,134
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$40,499
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$642,913$105,666$56,933$805,512
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$93,852$13,694$8,311$115,857
Fees for Services Accounting-$60,218-$60,218
Fees for Services Legal-$54,151-$54,151
Fees for Services Other$4,533$39,706-$44,239
Grants to Domestic Orgs$40,499--$40,499
Information Technology$16,851$9,045-$25,896
Travel$13,000$7,627$946$21,573
Insurance-$11,954-$11,954
Advertising$2,131$8,639-$10,770
Other Expenses$2,633$8,333$6,944$8,333
Office Expenses$938$5,736-$6,674
Interest-$3,619-$3,619
Total Functional Expenses$895,763$374,475$73,134$1,343,372
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
The AssemblyRaleigh, NC--$40,499
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
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$32,250$32,250→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The 990 is prepared by an independent CPA and made available to all board members prior to filing.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“These documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Scalawag
EIN
47-2014247
In Care Of
% Sherronda Brown
Phone
9842926888
Address
PO Box 129, Durham, NC 27702

Signing Officer

Name
Sherronda Brown
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9842926888
Signed
2025-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Mullins PC
Address
7625 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Preparer
John Mullins
Phone
2027706371
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

“Adjustment to tie net assets”

General explanation attachment

“Mission Statement:Scalawag sparks critical conversations about the many Souths where we live, love, and struggle. We amplify the voices of organizers, artists, and writers to reckon with Southern realities as they are: complex, but ever running towards justice. In print, online, and in person, Scalawag reimagines the roots and futures of the place we call home.”

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

Open filing
Assets
$583,955
Liabilities
$125,871
Net assets
$458,084
Revenue
$1,807,736
Expenses
$1,343,372
Net income
$464,364
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.13$0.46$1.81$1.34$0.46
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.27$0.02$0.91$1.76$0.84
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.92$0.09$0.82$1.52$1.27$0.25
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.06$0.57$0.97$0.49$0.48
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.06$0.09$0.45$0.37$0.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.01$0.01$0.19$0.24$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.01$0.05$0.23$0.23$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.05$0.11$0.07$0.04
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.01$0.02