Civic Intelligence

Beacon Media Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 83-4587205

Aug 01, 2020 to Jul 31, 2021 • Filed on Dec 20, 2021

Organization Profilewww.thebeacon.media
300 E 39th StreetKansas City, MO 64111

(913) 440-0165

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

29th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

29th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

88th percentile

54%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$113,448

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.5% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

97th percentile

253%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

275%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets29th percentile

Assets

Up

$668,553

Up $478,962 (+253%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$668,553

Up $478,962 (+253%) from 2020

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue29th percentileNet Margin88th percentile

Revenue

Up

$904,212

Up $663,402 (+275%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$412,932

Up $361,713 (+706%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$491,280

Up $301,689 (+159%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

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

$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

2021

Assets$668,553
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$668,553
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth95th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2021

Revenue$904,212
Expenses$412,932
Net Income$491,280
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2020 to Jul 31, 2021
Signed
Dec 20, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$904,212
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.

Our mission is to produce rigorous jounralism that explains complex issues, holds government accountable and engages Kansans and Missourians in civic issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$189,591$668,553▲ $478,962
Total Assets$189,591$668,553▲ $478,962
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$189,591$668,553▲ $478,962
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$189,591$668,553▲ $478,962
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$189,591$668,553▲ $478,962
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kelsey RyanFounder CEOFT$105,000$8,448$113,448

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David OliverBoard Chair
Andre DavisDirector
Anurag PatelDirector
Brian McClendonDirector
Brittany BarrientosDirector
Kerri VoylesDirector
Laurie Ellinghausen CallanDirector
Mark HorvitDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$904,212
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$904,212
Change in Net Assets
$491,280
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$282,627
Other Expenses$130,305
Total Fundraising Expense$5,282
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$110,487$12,276-$122,763
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$94,500$10,500-$105,000
Fees for Services Other$45,450--$45,450
Other Employee Benefits$30,443$3,382-$33,825
Payroll Taxes$18,935$2,104-$21,039
Information Technology$20,463--$20,463
Occupancy$7,672--$7,672
Office Expenses-$5,711-$5,711
Advertising--$5,282$5,282
Fees for Services Accounting$2,496$2,777-$5,273
Travel$2,639--$2,639
Other Expenses$103$3,774-$103
Total Functional Expenses$367,126$40,524$5,282$412,932
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The organization reviews the 990 form at a board meeting prior to submitting to the IRS.”

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

“The organization enforced compliance with its conflict of interest policy by reviewing it periodically at board meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

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

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

“The organization uses the following methods to establish compensation packages for its employees independent compensation consultant, compensation study, approval by the board.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Beacon Media Inc
EIN
83-4587205
Phone
9134400165
Address
300 E 39th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111

Signing Officer

Name
Kelsey Ryan
Title
CEO
Phone
9134400165
Signed
2021-12-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kelsey Ryan
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Ks
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
7
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Foundation Group Inc
Address
2451 Atrium Way Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37214
Preparer
William G McRay
Phone
6153619445
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“The previously reported ending cash balance was overstated by 12,318.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“The expenses listed on Line 11g represent contract labor, primarily for the production of journalism in line with the programs and exempt purpose of the organization.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The previously reported ending cash balance was overstated by 12,318.
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$668,553
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$668,553
Revenue
$904,212
Expenses
$412,932
Net income
$491,280
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