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Muckrock Foundation Incorporated

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 81-1485228

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Oct 05, 2023

Organization Profilewww.muckrock.com

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263 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115

(650) 656-3417

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

44th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

42nd percentile

2.9%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$124,583

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.7% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

59th percentile

5.0%

Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

-0.1%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets44th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,098,912

Up $100,890 (+5.0%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$2,017,927

Up $97,452 (+5.1%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$80,985

Up $3,438 (+4.4%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue33rd percentileNet Margin42nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,344,096

Down $3,222 (-0.1%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$3,246,644

Up $1,292,664 (+66%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$97,452

Down $1,295,886 (-93%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth59th 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

2022

Assets$2,098,912
Liabilities$80,985
Net Assets$2,017,927
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth40th 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

2022

Revenue$3,344,096
Expenses$3,246,644
Net Income$97,452
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Oct 5, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$3,344,096
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$1,964,765$1,526,521▼ $438,244
Accounts Receivable$12,500$535,000▲ $522,500
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$11,916$24,214▲ $12,298
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$8,841$9,337▲ $496
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$3,840-
Total Assets$1,998,022$2,098,912▲ $100,890
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$77,547$80,985▲ $3,438
Total Liabilities$77,547$80,985▲ $3,438
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,130,910$1,085,763▼ $45,147
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$789,565$932,164▲ $142,599
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,920,475$2,017,927▲ $97,452
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,998,022$2,098,912▲ $100,890

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$9,337$15,807$25,144
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Mitchell KotlerTechnology OfficerFT$124,583$124,583
Wendi ThomasManagerFT$120,000$120,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Scott KleinPresident
Meredith BroussardVice President
Michael MorisyChief Executive Officer
Jenny 8 LeeMember
Mago TorresMember
Rebecca WilliamsMember
Victoria BaranetskyMember
Freddy MartinezSecretary
Jim NeffTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,178,685
Program Service Revenue
$165,320
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$91
All Other Contributions
$3,178,685
Change in Net Assets
$97,452
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,088,053
Other Expenses$1,151,591
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$7,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,375,374--$1,375,374
Fees for Services Other$429,639--$429,639
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$342,916--$342,916
Other Employee Benefits$251,087--$251,087
Information Technology$165,167$20,123-$185,290
Other Expenses$161,193--$161,193
Payroll Taxes$118,676--$118,676
Office Expenses$84,028$7,442-$91,470
Travel$68,894$5,332-$74,226
Fees for Services Management$63,505--$63,505
Fees for Services Accounting$6,087$19,965-$26,052
Insurance$23,693--$23,693
Occupancy$9,932--$9,932
Advertising$7,417--$7,417
Grants to Domestic Orgs$7,000--$7,000
Depreciation Depletion-$4,500-$4,500
Total Functional Expenses$3,189,282$57,362$0$3,246,644
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
CivicLabChicago, IL-Award$7,000
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
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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 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
263 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Morisy
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
6506563417
Signed
2023-10-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Morisy
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
34

Preparer

Firm
Dolores Ricci-Norcott CPA
Address
20 Black Oak Dr, Attleboro, MA 02703
Preparer
Dolores Ricci-Norcott
Phone
5082264566
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Public relations 11,000 Editorial consultants, freelance reporters and research 418,639”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Public relations 11,000 Editorial consultants, freelance reporters and research 418,639
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The 990 is given to the board of directors for review prior to filing the return
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Members are required to disclose any conflict of interest as they arise
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Compensation is based on competent survey information and arms length bargaining.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,098,912
Liabilities
$80,985
Net assets
$2,017,927
Revenue
$3,344,096
Expenses
$3,246,644
Net income
$97,452
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