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The Public Concern Foundation Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 51-0217084

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on May 13, 2025

Organization ProfileWASHINGTONSPECTATOR.ORG
105 Hudson Street - Suite 407New York, NY 10013

(646) 692-6995

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.40x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE S • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE S • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE S • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$216,821

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 66.9% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • NTEE S • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-65%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE S • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

25th percentile

-18%

Faster revenue growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE S • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

Down

$36,804

Down $68,083 (-65%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

-$14,747

Down $51,154 (-141%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$51,551

Down $16,929 (-25%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$324,138

Down $69,544 (-18%) from 2021

Expenses

Down

$375,292

Down $72,270 (-16%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

-$51,154

Up $2,726 (+5.1%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2010: $1,433,441Liabilities 2010: $107,382Net Assets 2010: $1,326,0592010Assets 2011: $1,012,036Liabilities 2011: $110,155Net Assets 2011: $901,8812011Assets 2012: $942,321Liabilities 2012: $113,671Net Assets 2012: $828,6502012Assets 2013: $651,677Liabilities 2013: $90,262Net Assets 2013: $561,4152013Assets 2014: $400,254Liabilities 2014: $154,207Net Assets 2014: $246,0472014Assets 2015: $203,796Liabilities 2015: $96,940Net Assets 2015: $106,8562015Assets 2016: $163,839Liabilities 2016: $48,709Net Assets 2016: $115,1302016Assets 2017: $102,079Liabilities 2017: $81,521Net Assets 2017: $20,5582017Assets 2018: $81,859Liabilities 2018: $78,935Net Assets 2018: $2,9242018Assets 2019: $116,785Liabilities 2019: $117,555Net Assets 2019: -$7702019Assets 2020: $217,858Liabilities 2020: $127,624Net Assets 2020: $90,2342020Assets 2021: $104,887Liabilities 2021: $68,480Net Assets 2021: $36,4072021Assets 2022: $36,804Liabilities 2022: $51,551Net Assets 2022: -$14,7472022Assets 2023: $44,150Liabilities 2023: $52,928Net Assets 2023: -$8,7782023Assets 2024: $53,322Liabilities 2024: $45,607Net Assets 2024: $7,7152024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$36,804
Liabilities$51,551
Net Assets-$14,747
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth25th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2010: $1,614,277Expenses 2010: $1,584,343Net Income 2010: $29,9342010Revenue 2011: $1,393,299Expenses 2011: $1,817,477Net Income 2011: -$424,1782011Revenue 2012: $1,637,958Expenses 2012: $1,711,189Net Income 2012: -$73,2312012Revenue 2013: $1,337,348Expenses 2013: $1,604,583Net Income 2013: -$267,2352013Revenue 2014: $1,469,268Expenses 2014: $1,784,636Net Income 2014: -$315,3682014Revenue 2015: $1,293,841Expenses 2015: $1,433,032Net Income 2015: -$139,1912015Revenue 2016: $1,179,368Expenses 2016: $1,171,094Net Income 2016: $8,2742016Revenue 2017: $895,655Expenses 2017: $990,227Net Income 2017: -$94,5722017Revenue 2018: $718,827Expenses 2018: $736,461Net Income 2018: -$17,6342018Revenue 2019: $652,493Expenses 2019: $656,187Net Income 2019: -$3,6942019Revenue 2020: $562,039Expenses 2020: $471,035Net Income 2020: $91,0042020Revenue 2021: $393,682Expenses 2021: $447,562Net Income 2021: -$53,8802021Revenue 2022: $324,138Expenses 2022: $375,292Net Income 2022: -$51,1542022Revenue 2023: $206,031Expenses 2023: $200,062Net Income 2023: $5,9692023Revenue 2024: $999,117Expenses 2024: $982,624Net Income 2024: $16,4932024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$324,138
Expenses$375,292
Net Income-$51,154
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
May 13, 2025
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$324,138
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The public concern foundation is a non-partisan educational organization that promotes the values of independent media and free speech. The foundation publishes the washington spectator, a twice-monthly newsletter on public affairs; hosts and administers journalism and writing fellowships; sponsors documentary films; and produces public conversations on social and political topics

The public concern foundation is a non-partisan educational organization thatpromotes the values of independent media and free speech. The foundation publishes the washington spectator, a monthly digital newsletter on public affairs; hosts and administers journalism and writing fellowships; sponsors documentary films; and produces conferences and related events aimed at broadening the public conversation around social and political topics.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$97,064$30,587▼ $66,477
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,322$2,199▼ $1,123
Accounts Receivable$1,676$1,250▼ $426
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$768$768→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$56$0▼ $56
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
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-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$104,887$36,804▼ $68,083
Other Assets Total$2,001$2,000▼ $1
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$68,480$51,551▼ $16,929
Total Liabilities$68,480$51,551▼ $16,929
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$36,407$-14,747▼ $51,154
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$36,407$-14,747▼ $51,154
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$104,887$36,804▼ $68,083

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$-7,362$79,803$72,441
Other Land Buildings$9,561$257$9,818
Other Assets Org$2,000--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Hamilton FishPresidentFT$216,821$216,821

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Eliza FishTrustee
Ernest J Tollerson IIITrustee
Scott GreatheadSec./Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$315,488
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$8,650
All Other Contributions
$315,488
Change in Net Assets
$-51,154
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$248,050
Other Expenses$127,242
Total Fundraising Expense$94,142
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$72,274$72,274$72,273$216,821
Insurance$35,106--$35,106
Fees for Services Other$23,358--$23,358
Occupancy$18,750--$18,750
Other Employee Benefits$6,227$6,227$6,226$18,680
Payroll Taxes$4,183$4,183$4,183$12,549
Travel$3,337$3,337$3,337$10,011
Fees for Services Accounting$8,265--$8,265
Office Expenses$2,379$2,379$2,378$7,136
All Other Expenses$2,143$894$894$3,931
Other Expenses$2,204$1,401$1,362$2,204
Depreciation Depletion$1,123--$1,123
Total Functional Expenses$185,604$95,546$94,142$375,292
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
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 A, Line 2

“Eliza Fish is Hamilton Fish' daughter”

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

“The president reviews the form 990 in conjunction with the treasurer and the entire board”

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

“Annual conflict of interest disclosure form required”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“As part of the budget process, the board will review and approve the subsequentyears salaries for its officers.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Available upon written request. Pcf will provide copies.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Public Concern Foundation Inc
EIN
51-0217084
Address
105 HUDSON STREET - SUITE 407, NEW YORK, NY 10013

Signing Officer

Name
Hamilton Fish
Title
President & CEO
Signed
2025-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Hamilton Fish
Formed
1977
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
Jd Polo Services Ltd
Address
2580 JUDGE FRAN JAMIESON WAY UNIT 3, MELBOURNE, FL 32940
Preparer
Erol Baskurt CPA
Phone
5163001947
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The organization's current accounting policy is to provide liabilities for uncertain tax positions when a liability is probable and estimatable. Management is not aware of any violation of its tax status as an organization exempt from income taxes. The organization's tax filings remain open to examination by the appropriate tax authorities generally for three years after they are filed.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Eliza Fish is Hamilton Fish' daughter
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE PRESIDENT REVIEWS THE FORM 990 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TREASURER AND THE ENTIRE BOARD
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM REQUIRED
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3AS PART OF THE BUDGET PROCESS, THE BOARD WILL REVIEW AND APPROVE THE SUBSEQUENTYEARS SALARIES FOR ITS OFFICERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. PCF WILL PROVIDE COPIES.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$36,804
Liabilities
$51,551
Net assets
-$14,747
Revenue
$324,138
Expenses
$375,292
Net income
-$51,154
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.05$0.01$1.00$0.98$0.02
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.04$0.05$0.01$0.21$0.20$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.05$0.01$0.32$0.38$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.07$0.04$0.39$0.45$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.13$0.09$0.56$0.47$0.09
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.12$0.00$0.65$0.66$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.08$0.00$0.72$0.74$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.08$0.02$0.90$0.99$0.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.05$0.12$1.18$1.17$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.10$0.11$1.29$1.43$0.14
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.15$0.25$1.47$1.78$0.32
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.65$0.09$0.56$1.34$1.60$0.27
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.94$0.11$0.83$1.64$1.71$0.07
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.01$0.11$0.90$1.39$1.82$0.42
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.43$0.11$1.33$1.61$1.58$0.03