Civic Intelligence

Beacon Media Inc.

EIN 83-4587205 • 501(c)3 • Kansas City, MO

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

Our mission is to produce rigorous journalism that explains complex issues, holds government accountable, and engages Kansans and Missourians in civic issues. We partner with other media outlets to share our work, as well as distribute news through our website, email, newsletters, social media, and text message.

300 E 39th StreetKansas City, MO 64111

kcbeacon.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

42nd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

29th percentile

-4.9%

Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M 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

12th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Revenue Growth

73rd percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Down

$430,266

Down $51,714 (-11%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$78,493

Up $73,045 (+1341%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$351,773

Down $124,759 (-26%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue42nd percentileNet Margin29th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,776,713

Up $78,699 (+4.6%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,863,724

Up $404,080 (+28%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$87,011

Down $325,381 (-137%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2020: $189,591Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $189,5912020Assets 2021: $668,553Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $668,5532021Assets 2022: $242,062Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $242,0622022Assets 2023: $481,980Liabilities 2023: $5,448Net Assets 2023: $476,5322023Assets 2024: $430,266Liabilities 2024: $78,493Net Assets 2024: $351,7732024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$430,266
Liabilities$78,493
Net Assets$351,773
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth73rd percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2020: $240,810Expenses 2020: $51,219Net Income 2020: $189,5912020Revenue 2021: $904,212Expenses 2021: $412,932Net Income 2021: $491,2802021Revenue 2022: $860,712Expenses 2022: $1,287,203Net Income 2022: -$426,4912022Revenue 2023: $1,698,014Expenses 2023: $1,459,644Net Income 2023: $238,3702023Revenue 2024: $1,776,713Expenses 2024: $1,863,724Net Income 2024: -$87,0112024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,776,713
Expenses$1,863,724
Net Income-$87,011
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$430,266
Liabilities
$78,493
Net assets
$351,773
Revenue
$1,776,713
Expenses
$1,863,724
Net income
-$87,011
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.08$0.35$1.78$1.86$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.01$0.48$1.70$1.46$0.24
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$0.24$0.86$1.29$0.43
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.00$0.67$0.90$0.41$0.49
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.00$0.19$0.24$0.05$0.19
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 7, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$1,776,713
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to produce rigorous journalism that explains complex issues, holds government accountable, and engages Kansans and Missourians in civic issues. We partner with other media outlets to share our work, as well as distribute news through our website, email, newsletters, social media, and text message.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$474,127$408,981▼ $65,146
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,852$21,285▲ $13,433
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$481,980$430,266▼ $51,714
Other Assets Total$1--
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$3,900$78,493▲ $74,593
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,548--
Total Liabilities$5,448$78,493▲ $73,045
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$698,289$0▼ $698,289
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-221,757$351,773▲ $573,530
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$476,532$351,773▼ $124,759
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$481,980$430,266▼ $51,714

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$1,306-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Chelan DavidDirectorFT$92,468$92,468
Jen HackDirectorFT$83,461$83,461
Kelsey RyanFounder & CEOFT$83,319$83,319
Matt HennieEditor - WichitaFT$49,443$49,443

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brittany BarrientosPresident
Kerri VoylesDirector
Lauren Ellinghausen CallanDirector
Mark HorvitDirector
Michael OuimetteDirector
Shelly PrichardDirector
Stepahnie CampbellCEO
Anurag PatelTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,719,702
Program Service Revenue
$55,024
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,987
All Other Contributions
$1,719,702
Change in Net Assets
$-87,011
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,379,949
Other Expenses$483,775
Total Fundraising Expense$358,364
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$793,565$155,513$190,969$1,140,047
Other Employee Benefits$109,223$16,150$16,652$142,025
Fees for Services Other$52,160$20,649$46,726$119,535
Payroll Taxes$68,709$13,089$16,079$97,877
Information Technology$59,792$9,559$20,495$89,846
Fees for Services Accounting-$87,293-$87,293
Advertising--$50,036$50,036
Fees for Services Legal-$31,655-$31,655
Travel$10,307-$13,586$23,893
All Other Expenses$3,564$16,260$3,821$23,645
Insurance-$14,285-$14,285
Occupancy-$7,979-$7,979
Other Expenses$5,067$5,092-$5,067
Office Expenses-$1,953-$1,953
Interest-$620-$620
Total Functional Expenses$1,108,077$397,283$358,364$1,863,724
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

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
Accrued payroll$53,978
Accrued expenses$16,025
Credit card payable$8,490
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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 organization reviews the Form 990 and 990T at a board meeting prior to submitting to the IRS.”

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

“The organization reviews the conflict of interest policy periodically with directors at board meetings and with employees at staff meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The organization uses the following methods to establish compensation packages for the CEO: Market data review and approval by the board of directors. Market data and experience levels are used to establish compensation packages for key employees and other employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organization makes its governing document, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Beacon Media Inc
EIN
83-4587205
Phone
9136451983
Address
300 E 39th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111

Signing Officer

Name
Stephanie Campbell
Title
CEO
Phone
9136451983
Signed
2025-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Stephanie Campbell
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Ks
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
25
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
e2E LLC
Address
519 SW Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108
Preparer
Nancy McCullough
Phone
8162894274
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, line 9:

“Accrual to cash adjustment -37,749.”

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IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt021285
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Stephanie Campbell
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd01
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0513190
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Digital News Media
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt043300
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt055024
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt011724
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01651477
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0405481
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt046537
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0238370
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt01034163
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01459644
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt020000
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01698014
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-87011
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01719702
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01651477
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0855837
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0904212
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0240810
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt05372038
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt076479
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.99930
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt05372038
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01719702
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01651477
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0855837
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0904212
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0240810
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt05372038
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt05375639
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt03601
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt03601
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt01306
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt01306
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt08490
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt116025
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt253978
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0Credit card payable
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc1Accrued expenses
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc2Accrued payroll
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt078493
IRS990ScheduleG/AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/EmailSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt0Design and consulting - branding, community engagement, soci
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt1Research, grant writing
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt2Video production for fundraising materials
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt3Fundraising consulting
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd10
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd20
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd30
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt10
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt20
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt30
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt0-8100
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt1-22650
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt2-8213
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt3-7763
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/PersonNm0Internet Email In-Person Solicit
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/PersonNm1Internet Email In-Person Solicit
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/PersonNm2Internet Email In-Person Solicit
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/PersonNm3Internet Email In-Person Solicit
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt08100
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt122650
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt28213
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt37763
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02621 N Emmett Apt 1
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt1160 West End Ave Apt 24C
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt21220 Josephine Rd
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt3197 Van Vorst Street Apt 301
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/CityNm0Chicago
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/CityNm1New York
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/CityNm2Roseville
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/CityNm3Jersey City
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0IL
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd1NY
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd2MN
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd3NJ
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd060647
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd110023
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd255113
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd307302
IRS990ScheduleG/InPersonSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/MailSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/PhoneSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalNetToOrganizationAmt0-46726
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt046726
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization reviews the Form 990 and 990T at a board meeting prior to submitting to the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization reviews the conflict of interest policy periodically with directors at board meetings and with employees at staff meetings.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The organization uses the following methods to establish compensation packages for the CEO: Market data review and approval by the board of directors. Market data and experience levels are used to establish compensation packages for key employees and other employees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organization makes its governing document, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Accrual to cash adjustment -37,749.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part XI, line 9:
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00

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