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Alpha News

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 47-3178268

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Jun 06, 2022

Organization ProfileALPHANEWS.ORG
13033 Ridgedale Drive No 101Minnetonka, MN 55305

(651) 366-2460

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

43rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

62nd percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$72,000

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.0% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

98th percentile

438%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

81%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets43rd percentile

Assets

Up

$152,755

Up $124,342 (+438%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$151,055

Up $122,678 (+432%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$1,700

Up $1,664 (+4622%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin62nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$599,031

Up $267,960 (+81%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$476,353

Up $146,726 (+45%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$122,678

Up $121,234 (+8396%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2015: $4,296Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $24,188Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $24,1882016Assets 2017: $23,459Liabilities 2017: $36Net Assets 2017: $23,4232017Assets 2018: $24,051Liabilities 2018: $36Net Assets 2018: $24,0152018Assets 2019: $26,969Liabilities 2019: $36Net Assets 2019: $26,9332019Assets 2020: $28,413Liabilities 2020: $36Net Assets 2020: $28,3772020Assets 2021: $152,755Liabilities 2021: $1,700Net Assets 2021: $151,0552021Assets 2022: $376,015Liabilities 2022: $11,356Net Assets 2022: $364,6592022Assets 2023: $385,546Liabilities 2023: $19,736Net Assets 2023: $365,8102023Assets 2024: $488,711Liabilities 2024: $28,986Net Assets 2024: $459,7252024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$152,755
Liabilities$1,700
Net Assets$151,055
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $170,000Expenses 2015: $165,704Net Income 2015: $4,2962015Revenue 2016: $164,221Expenses 2016: $144,329Net Income 2016: $19,8922016Revenue 2017: $198,260Expenses 2017: $199,025Net Income 2017: -$7652017Revenue 2018: $156,417Expenses 2018: $155,825Net Income 2018: $5922018Revenue 2019: $175,935Expenses 2019: $165,017Net Income 2019: $10,9182019Revenue 2020: $331,071Expenses 2020: $329,627Net Income 2020: $1,4442020Revenue 2021: $599,031Expenses 2021: $476,353Net Income 2021: $122,6782021Revenue 2022: $951,393Expenses 2022: $737,789Net Income 2022: $213,6042022Revenue 2023: $811,070Expenses 2023: $799,267Net Income 2023: $11,8032023Revenue 2024: $1,275,766Expenses 2024: $1,181,851Net Income 2024: $93,9152024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$599,031
Expenses$476,353
Net Income$122,678
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Jun 6, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$599,031
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Alpha News reports on issues relating to local, state, and federal government, as well as the people and personalities involved. Unlike traditional media, our programming goes beyond the headlines and focuses on issues of local interest that consistently go unreported.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$28,413$152,755▲ $124,342
Total Assets$28,413$152,755▲ $124,342
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$36$1,700▲ $1,664
Total Liabilities$36$1,700▲ $1,664
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$28,377$151,055▲ $122,678
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$28,377$151,055▲ $122,678
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$28,413$152,755▲ $124,342
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Alex KharamPresidentPT$72,000$72,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Scottt JohnsonBoard Member
Chris KaufmanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$599,031
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$599,031
Change in Net Assets
$122,678
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$336,922
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$136,162
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$3,269
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$169,714$18,857-$188,571
Fees for Services Other$121,957--$121,957
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$72,000--$72,000
Other Salaries and Wages$59,602--$59,602
Office Expenses$9,752$1,084-$10,836
Occupancy-$8,090-$8,090
Payroll Taxes$4,560--$4,560
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,320-$3,320
Grants to Domestic Orgs$3,269--$3,269
Insurance-$2,000-$2,000
Conferences and Meetings-$1,668-$1,668
Other Expenses-$25-$25
Total Functional Expenses$440,854$35,499$0$476,353
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 8B

“The organization does not have any committees that have authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The board of directors is provided a copy of the 990 and votes for approval before filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Alpha News
EIN
47-3178268
Phone
6513662460
Address
13033 RIDGEDALE DRIVE NO 101, MINNETONKA, MN 55305

Signing Officer

Name
Alex Kharam
Title
President
Phone
6122766991
Signed
2022-06-06

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alex Kharam
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Olson Clough & Leblanc Ltd
Address
10580 WAYZATA BLVD STE 200, MINNETONKA, MN 55305-1525
Preparer
Darren J Mcadams
Phone
9525449600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Alpha news reports on issues relating to local, state, and federal government, as well as the people and personalities involved. Unlike traditional media, our programming goes beyond the headlines and focuses on issues of local interest that consistently go unreported.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Subcontractors 121,957 0 0”

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

Open filing
Assets
$152,755
Liabilities
$1,700
Net assets
$151,055
Revenue
$599,031
Expenses
$476,353
Net income
$122,678
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.03$0.46$1.28$1.18$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.02$0.37$0.81$0.80$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.01$0.36$0.95$0.74$0.21
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.60$0.48$0.12
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.33$0.33$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.18$0.17$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.16$0.16$0.00
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.20$0.20$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.16$0.14$0.02
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.17$0.00
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