Civic Intelligence

Underscore Media Collaboration

EIN 83-3178910 • 501(c)3 • Portland, OR

Profile

Underscore produces collaborative journalism framed by justice to promote civic engagement and a fair-minded society

1200 NW Nato Pkwy STE 490Portland, OR 97209

www.underscore.news

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

72nd percentile

19%

Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

77%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

76th percentile

32%

Faster revenue growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Up

$411,003

Up $178,148 (+77%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$411,003

Up $178,148 (+77%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin72nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$917,472

Up $220,491 (+32%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$739,324

Up $109,100 (+17%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$178,148

Up $111,391 (+167%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2021: $202,965Liabilities 2021: $50Net Assets 2021: $202,9152021Assets 2022: $166,145Liabilities 2022: $50Net Assets 2022: $166,0952022Assets 2023: $232,855Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $232,8552023Assets 2024: $411,003Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $411,0032024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$411,003
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$411,003
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth76th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2021: $382,298Expenses 2021: $329,667Net Income 2021: $52,6312021Revenue 2022: $421,958Expenses 2022: $458,778Net Income 2022: -$36,8202022Revenue 2023: $696,981Expenses 2023: $630,224Net Income 2023: $66,7572023Revenue 2024: $917,472Expenses 2024: $739,324Net Income 2024: $178,1482024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$917,472
Expenses$739,324
Net Income$178,148
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$411,003
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$411,003
Revenue
$917,472
Expenses
$739,324
Net income
$178,148
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.11$0.00$4.11$9.17$7.39$1.78
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.33$0.00$2.33$6.97$6.30$0.67
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.66$0.00$1.66$4.22$4.59$0.37
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.03$0.00$2.03$3.82$3.30$0.53
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 16, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$917,472
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Underscore produces indigenous-centered journalism that illuminates the intersections of sovereignty and justice and portrays the rich diversity of Native communities in the Pacific Northwest.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$232,855$411,003▲ $178,148
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$223,760$397,217▲ $173,457
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$9,095$13,786▲ $4,691
Total Assets$232,855$411,003▲ $178,148
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$232,855$411,003▲ $178,148
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$232,855$411,003▲ $178,148

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$13,786$4,941$18,727
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Stone HudsonChair
Marcella MillerVice Chair
Erin DysartBoard Member
Joseph BullBoard Member
Mago TorresSecretary
Casey PearlmanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$917,051
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$421
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$917,051
Change in Net Assets
$178,148
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$480,423
Other Expenses$258,901
Total Fundraising Expense$20,133
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$298,015$79,471$19,867$397,353
Fees for Services Other$77,027-$266$77,293
Other Employee Benefits$49,851--$49,851
Occupancy$35,822$8,956-$44,778
Travel$35,853--$35,853
Payroll Taxes$33,219--$33,219
All Other Expenses$29,224--$29,224
Insurance$22,132--$22,132
Other Expenses$3,953$988-$4,941
Fees for Services Accounting$3,625--$3,625
Office Expenses$2,681$670-$3,351
Advertising$1,724$431-$2,155
Depreciation Depletion$2,083--$2,083
Total Functional Expenses$621,964$97,227$20,133$739,324
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
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Once Underscores accounting partner prepares Forms 990 and CT-12, Underscore will share both forms with its Board of Directors via email. At the subsequent board meeting, the board will have the opportunity to approve and/or provide feedback on the accuracy and completeness of both forms. After board approval, Underscores Operations Director will file Form 990 and CT-12 with the IRS and State of Oregon, respectively.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“A Board Member conflict of interest policy was in effect during 2024. There is also a conflict of interest provision in the boards bylaws.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Underscores Board of Directors collectively established and approved the Executive Directors compensation.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“The compensation of Key Employees is based on a salary survey and set by the Board”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Form 990s dating back to 2021 are available to the public via Underscores website (underscore.news/documents/financials).”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Underscore Media Collaboration
EIN
83-3178910
In Care Of
% Casey Pearlman
Phone
5037547486
Address
1200 NW Nato Pkwy STE 490, Portland, OR 97209

Signing Officer

Name
Casey Pearlman
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5037547486
Signed
2025-10-16
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Or
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
8

Preparer

Firm
On-Time Accounting LLC
Address
4905 SW Griffith Drive Ste 108, Beaverton, OR 97005
Preparer
Andrea Korsen
Phone
5037138902
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Photographers, Editors, and Freelance Journalists $77,293”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Once Underscores accounting partner prepares Forms 990 and CT-12, Underscore will share both forms with its Board of Directors via email. At the subsequent board meeting, the board will have the opportunity to approve and/or provide feedback on the accuracy and completeness of both forms. After board approval, Underscores Operations Director will file Form 990 and CT-12 with the IRS and State of Oregon, respectively.
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