Civic Intelligence

Calmatters

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 47-2474086

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Oct 19, 2018

Organization Profilewww.calmatters.org

View Organization Page

1201 K Street Suite 1200Sacramento, CA 95814

(916) 502-9986

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

28th percentile

-4.5%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$169,520

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.1% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-5.4%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

17%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Down

$500,112

Down $28,493 (-5.4%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$382,079

Down $129,689 (-25%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$118,033

Up $101,196 (+601%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,092,071

Up $302,940 (+17%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$2,185,386

Up $598,609 (+38%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$93,315

Down $295,669 (-146%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2015: $368,406Liabilities 2015: $58,992Net Assets 2015: $309,4142015Assets 2016: $528,605Liabilities 2016: $16,837Net Assets 2016: $511,7682016Assets 2017: $500,112Liabilities 2017: $118,033Net Assets 2017: $382,0792017Assets 2018: $3,710,129Liabilities 2018: $265,315Net Assets 2018: $3,444,8142018Assets 2019: $5,101,127Liabilities 2019: $413,535Net Assets 2019: $4,687,5922019Assets 2020: $5,560,473Liabilities 2020: $2,069,523Net Assets 2020: $3,490,9502020Assets 2021: $5,920,509Liabilities 2021: $1,412,291Net Assets 2021: $4,508,2182021Assets 2022: $9,493,501Liabilities 2022: $1,329,110Net Assets 2022: $8,164,3912022Assets 2023: $10,306,582Liabilities 2023: $1,620,095Net Assets 2023: $8,686,4872023Assets 2024: $7,971,472Liabilities 2024: $1,909,648Net Assets 2024: $6,061,8242024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$500,112
Liabilities$118,033
Net Assets$382,079
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth70th percentile

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

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2015: $1,209,158Expenses 2015: $899,744Net Income 2015: $309,4142015Revenue 2016: $1,789,131Expenses 2016: $1,586,777Net Income 2016: $202,3542016Revenue 2017: $2,092,071Expenses 2017: $2,185,386Net Income 2017: -$93,3152017Revenue 2018: $3,565,526Expenses 2018: $2,918,086Net Income 2018: $647,4402018Revenue 2019: $5,787,517Expenses 2019: $4,550,329Net Income 2019: $1,237,1882019Revenue 2020: $5,508,947Expenses 2020: $6,743,669Net Income 2020: -$1,234,7222020Revenue 2021: $9,388,614Expenses 2021: $8,360,302Net Income 2021: $1,028,3122021Revenue 2022: $13,034,694Expenses 2022: $9,368,469Net Income 2022: $3,666,2252022Revenue 2023: $12,263,996Expenses 2023: $11,716,479Net Income 2023: $547,5172023Revenue 2024: $14,141,813Expenses 2024: $16,755,440Net Income 2024: -$2,613,6272024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$2,092,071
Expenses$2,185,386
Net Income-$93,315
Open 2017 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Oct 19, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$2,092,071
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our team of experienced journalists, with the time and resources to dig deep, is committed to meaningfully informing Californians about the players, politics, and interests that shape the issues that affect their lives.

Produced informative new media reporting on California issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Intangible Assets$308,855$233,864▼ $74,991
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$101,495$211,034▲ $109,539
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$107,443$23,570▼ $83,873
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$7,518-
Accounts Receivable-$7,500-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$10,811$6,626▼ $4,185
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$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-
Total Assets$528,605$500,112▼ $28,493
Other Assets Total$1$10,000▲ $9,999
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$16,837$118,033▲ $101,196
Total Liabilities$16,837$118,033▲ $101,196
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$511,768$374,579▼ $137,189
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$7,500-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$511,768$382,079▼ $129,689
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$528,605$500,112▼ $28,493

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,756$14,230$19,986
Other Land Buildings$870$1,121$1,991
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
David LesherEditor and CEOFT$169,520$169,520
Vicki HaddockReporterFT$155,558$155,558
Marcia ParkerPublisher & COOFT$152,697$152,697
Sean McMahonIT DirectorFT$119,150$119,150
Julie CartReporterFT$117,716$117,716
Elizabeth AguileraReporterFT$104,416$104,416

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Simone CoxeBoard Chair
Chris BoskinBoard Member
Gregory FavreBoard Member
Jeffrey S KleinBoard Member
Leo WolinskyBoard Member
Richard KociBoard Member
Tony RidderBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,091,300
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$211
Other Revenue
$560
All Other Contributions
$2,060,758
Change in Net Assets
$-93,315

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 Traded2$37,094Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions2$37,094-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,092,071
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,092,071
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,092,071
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,614,964
Other Expenses$570,422
Total Fundraising Expense$78,871
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$963,292$59,873$23,972$1,047,137
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$322,217-$322,217
Other Employee Benefits$146,121--$146,121
Payroll Taxes$72,921$24,821$1,747$99,489
Depreciation Depletion$79,176--$79,176
Fees for Services Accounting$21,711$44,141-$65,852
Fees for Services Other$3,932$30,102$19,038$53,072
Information Technology$44,653--$44,653
Advertising$260$38,749-$39,009
Conferences and Meetings-$19,101$18,341$37,442
Occupancy-$33,789-$33,789
Travel$15,089$1,083$15,773$31,945
Office Expenses-$9,163-$9,163
Fees for Services Legal-$6,160-$6,160
Insurance-$4,176-$4,176
Other Expenses$4,173$2,002-$2,002
All Other Expenses-$970-$970
Total Functional Expenses$1,507,086$599,429$78,871$2,185,386

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,185,386
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,106,209
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,106,209
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$79,177
Other Expense Adjustments$79,177
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-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Form 990 is reviewed by the board prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“Compensation is based on prevailing rates for similar positions in for-profit media outlets.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“Compensation is based on prevailing rates for similar positions in for-profit media outlets.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection

“Various documents and information are available at our website. Requests for additional information can be emailed to: [email protected]”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Various documents and information are available at our website. Requests for additional information can be emailed to: [email protected]”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
CALmatters
EIN
47-2474086
Phone
9165029986
Address
1201 K Street Suite 1200, Sacramento, CA 95814

Signing Officer

Name
Marcia Parker
Title
Publisher & COO
Signed
2018-10-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Marcia Parker
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
15
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
James Marta & Co Llp
Address
701 HOWE AVE STE E3, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825-4688
Preparer
Alana N Theiss
Phone
9169939494
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 1: Change of Accounting Method

“During 2017, the entity changed its method of accounting from the modified cash basis (a basis of accounting other than accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America) to the accrual basis. The new method of accounting was adopted to comply the California Nonprofit Integrity Act of 2004 which requires reporting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for organizations in receipt of $2,000,000 or more in contributions. Beginning net assets have been adjusted to apply the new method retrospectively.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“CALmatters federal return for the year ended December 31, 2017 could be subject to examination by federal taxing authorities, generally for three years after filing. CALmatters state returns for the year ended December 31, 2017 could be subject to examination by state taxing authorities, generally for four years after filing. These financial statements do not take into consideration any additional tax liability or penalties that may be imposed by the federal or state taxing authorities.”

Part XII, Line 4B: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S

“Depreciation expense, not on books $4185 Amortization expense, not on books $74991 Rounding $1”

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 526 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0false
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt016837
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt0118033
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt07500
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0Produced informative new media reporting on California issues.
IRS990/AddressChangeInd0X
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt038749
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0260
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt039009
IRS990/AllAffiliatesIncludedInd0false
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt02060758
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0970
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0970
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0false
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd0true
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd0true
IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0Collette Carroll
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum09255189882
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01201 K Street Suite 1200
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0Sacramento
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd095814
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt0101495
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0211034
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0322217
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt0322217
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0true
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0true
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/FundraisingAmt018341
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt019101
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt037442
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0false
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt02091300
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt0211
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt0570422
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt0560
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-93315
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt01614964
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt02185386
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt078871
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt02092071
IRS990/DAFExcessBusinessHoldingsInd0false
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0true
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt079176
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt079176
IRS990/Desc0Produced informative new media reporting on California issues.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DistributionToDonorInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0false
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt015
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd0true
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/EscrowAccountInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt01507086
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0false
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt044141
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt021711
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt065852
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt06160
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt06160
IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/FundraisingAmt019038
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt030102
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03932
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt053072
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form1098CFiledInd0false
IRS990/Form8282FiledCnt00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd0false
IRS990/Form8899Filedind0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt00.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt10.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt20.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt30.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt40.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt50.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt60.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt70.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt80.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt90.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt100.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt110.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt120.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt010.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt140.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt240.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt34.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt440.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt54.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt64.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt74.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt840.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt940.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt1040.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt1140.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt1240.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd7X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0Simone Coxe
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1David Lesher
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2Richard Koci
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3Chris Boskin
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4Gregory Favre
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5Leo Wolinsky
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6Jeffrey S Klein
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7Tony Ridder
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8Marcia Parker
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm9Elizabeth Aguilera
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm10Julie Cart
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm11Vicki Haddock
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm12Sean McMahon
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt1169520
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt8152697
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt9104416
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10117716
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt11155558
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt12119150
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0Board Chair
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1Editor and CEO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Board Member
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Board Member
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Board Member
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5Board Member
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Board Member
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7Board Member
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8Publisher & COO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9Reporter
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10Reporter
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt11Reporter
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt12IT Director
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0true
IRS990/Form990TFiledInd0false
IRS990/FormationYr02014
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0true
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt07
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0false
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt02092071
IRS990/GrossRentsGrp/PersonalAmt0560
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0true
IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0true
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt07
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt06
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt044653
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt044653
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04176
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt04176
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0308855
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0233864
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt0211
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0211
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestTaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt023
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt015351
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt010811
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt06626
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt021977
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0CA
IRS990/LicensedMoreThanOneStateInd0false
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembershipDuesAmt030542
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0true
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MissionDesc0Produced informative new media reporting on California issues.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt0511768
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt0382079
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeFromGamingGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/ExclusionAmt0560
IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0560
IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt037094
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt033789
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt033789
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt09163
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt09163
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OnBehalfOfIssuerInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OrgFiledInLieuOfForm1041Ind0false
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt01
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt010000
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0146121
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt0146121
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Reporting and Production
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1Small equipment
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2Other Expenses
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3Printing and Publications
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03082
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt12002
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0155758
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt14173
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0155758
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt14173
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt23082
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt32002
IRS990/OtherInd0X
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt00
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt023972
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt059873
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0963292
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt01047137
IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt01747
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt024821
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt072921
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt099489
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt07518
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Marcia Parker
IRS990/PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt0-36374
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01788930
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0201
IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0454174
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0202354
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt01132603
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01586777
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01789131
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-93315
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0false
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/PersonalAmt0560
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0false
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0107443
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt023570
IRS990ScheduleA/First5Years170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt02091300
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01788930
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01208966
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0100000
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt05189196
IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0211
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0201
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0412
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0560
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0560
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt05189196
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt02091300
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01788930
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01208966
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0100000
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt05189196
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt05190168
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt05756
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt014230
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt019986
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt079177
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt02106209
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt079177
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt0870
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt01121
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt01991
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt02092071
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0CALmatters federal return for the year ended December 31, 2017 could be subject to examination by federal taxing authorities, generally for three years after filing. CALmatters state returns for the year ended December 31, 2017 could be subject to examination by state taxing authorities, generally for four years after filing. These financial statements do not take into consideration any additional tax liability or penalties that may be imposed by the federal or state taxing authorities.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Depreciation expense, not on books $4185 Amortization expense, not on books $74991 Rounding $1
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part XII, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt06626
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt02185386
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt02092071
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt02092071
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt02106209
IRS990ScheduleJ/AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd0false

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$500,112
Liabilities
$118,033
Net assets
$382,079
Revenue
$2,092,071
Expenses
$2,185,386
Net income
-$93,315
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.97$1.91$6.06$14.1$16.8$2.61
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.3$1.62$8.69$12.3$11.7$0.55
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.49$1.33$8.16$13.0$9.37$3.67
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.92$1.41$4.51$9.39$8.36$1.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.56$2.07$3.49$5.51$6.74$1.23
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.10$0.41$4.69$5.79$4.55$1.24
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.71$0.27$3.44$3.57$2.92$0.65
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.12$0.38$2.09$2.19$0.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.02$0.51$1.79$1.59$0.20
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.06$0.31$1.21$0.90$0.31