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Muckrock Foundation Incorporated

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 81-1485228

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 13, 2020

Organization Profilewww.muckrock.com

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411A Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144

(650) 656-3417

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

14th percentile

-18%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$109,209

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.2% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-34%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

21st percentile

-13%

Faster revenue growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Down

$202,592

Down $102,603 (-34%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$158,351

Down $122,367 (-44%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$44,241

Up $19,764 (+81%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin14th percentile

Revenue

Down

$674,844

Down $99,607 (-13%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$797,211

Up $173,516 (+28%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$122,367

Down $273,123 (-181%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2016: $8,489Liabilities 2016: $10,0002016Assets 2017: $138,489Liabilities 2017: $8,527Net Assets 2017: $129,9622017Assets 2018: $305,195Liabilities 2018: $24,477Net Assets 2018: $280,7182018Assets 2019: $202,592Liabilities 2019: $44,241Net Assets 2019: $158,3512019Assets 2020: $689,816Liabilities 2020: $162,675Net Assets 2020: $527,1412020Assets 2021: $1,998,022Liabilities 2021: $77,547Net Assets 2021: $1,920,4752021Assets 2022: $2,098,912Liabilities 2022: $80,985Net Assets 2022: $2,017,9272022Assets 2023: $2,653,343Liabilities 2023: $90,432Net Assets 2023: $2,562,9112023Assets 2024: $4,030,458Liabilities 2024: $98,657Net Assets 2024: $3,931,8012024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$202,592
Liabilities$44,241
Net Assets$158,351
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth21st percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2016: $153,327Expenses 2016: $154,838Net Income 2016: -$1,5112016Revenue 2017: $399,134Expenses 2017: $267,169Net Income 2017: $131,9652017Revenue 2018: $774,451Expenses 2018: $623,695Net Income 2018: $150,7562018Revenue 2019: $674,844Expenses 2019: $797,211Net Income 2019: -$122,3672019Revenue 2020: $1,650,564Expenses 2020: $1,281,774Net Income 2020: $368,7902020Revenue 2021: $3,347,318Expenses 2021: $1,953,980Net Income 2021: $1,393,3382021Revenue 2022: $3,344,096Expenses 2022: $3,246,644Net Income 2022: $97,4522022Revenue 2023: $3,776,685Expenses 2023: $3,231,701Net Income 2023: $544,9842023Revenue 2024: $5,277,573Expenses 2024: $3,908,683Net Income 2024: $1,368,8902024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$674,844
Expenses$797,211
Net Income-$122,367
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 13, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$674,844
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

MuckRock is a non-profit, collaborative news site that brings together journalists, researchers, activists, and regular citizens to request, analyze, and share government documents, making politics more transparent

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$167,029$184,356▲ $17,327
Accounts Receivable$125,000--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,571$8,297▲ $3,726
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,895$8,239▲ $1,344
Total Assets$305,195$202,592▼ $102,603
Other Assets Total$1,700$1,700→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$24,477$44,241▲ $19,764
Total Liabilities$24,477$44,241▲ $19,764
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-29,098$121,761▲ $150,859
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$309,816$36,590▼ $273,226
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$280,718$158,351▼ $122,367
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$305,195$202,592▼ $102,603

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,297$3,262$11,559
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Mitchell KotlerTechnology OfficerFT$109,209$109,209

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Cori ZarekPresident
Jim NeffVice President
Michael MorisyEx Director
Freddy MartinezMember
Jenny 8 LeeMember
Kimberly SpringerMember
Meredith BroussardMember
Nabiha SyedMember
Tristan AhtoneMember
Scott KleinSecretary
Aron PilhoferTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$504,830
Program Service Revenue
$169,882
Investment Income
$132
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$504,830
Change in Net Assets
$-122,367

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$674,844
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$674,844
Total Revenue per Form 990
$674,844
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$543,401
Other Expenses$253,810
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$465,437--$465,437
Information Technology$58,055--$58,055
Other Employee Benefits$39,060--$39,060
Payroll Taxes$38,904--$38,904
Office Expenses$25,416$7,576-$32,992
Fees for Services Other$28,203$2,169-$30,372
Occupancy-$29,935-$29,935
Travel$21,514--$21,514
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,910-$8,910
All Other Expenses$8,662--$8,662
Insurance$719$7,166-$7,885
Advertising-$4,867-$4,867
Conferences and Meetings$4,594--$4,594
Other Expenses$4,554--$4,554
Payments to Affiliates$1,814--$1,814
Depreciation Depletion-$1,752-$1,752
Total Functional Expenses$734,836$62,375$0$797,211

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$797,211
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$797,211
Total Expenses per Form 990$797,211
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

Governance Explanations

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

“The 990 is given to the board of directors for review prior to filing the return”

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

“Members are required to disclose any conflict of interest as they arise”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation is based on competent survey information and arms length bargaining.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
MuckRock Foundation Inc
EIN
81-1485228
Phone
6506563417
Address
411A Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Morisy
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6506563417
Signed
2020-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Morisy
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
17

Preparer

Firm
Dolores Ricci-Norcott CPA
Address
20 Black Oak Dr, Attleboro, MA 02703
Preparer
Dolores Ricci-Norcott
Phone
5082264566
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$202,592
Liabilities
$44,241
Net assets
$158,351
Revenue
$674,844
Expenses
$797,211
Net income
-$122,367
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.03$0.10$3.93$5.28$3.91$1.37
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.65$0.09$2.56$3.78$3.23$0.54
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.10$0.08$2.02$3.34$3.25$0.10
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.00$0.08$1.92$3.35$1.95$1.39
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.16$0.53$1.65$1.28$0.37
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.04$0.16$0.67$0.80$0.12
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.02$0.28$0.77$0.62$0.15
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.01$0.13$0.40$0.27$0.13
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.01$0.15$0.15$0.00