Civic Intelligence

Beacon Media Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 83-4587205

Aug 01, 2021 to Jul 31, 2022 • Filed on Feb 16, 2023

Organization ProfileKCBEACON.ORG
300 E 39th StreetKansas City, MO 64111

(913) 645-1983

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

31st percentile

0.00x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

31st percentile

0.00x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

7th percentile

-50%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$113,806

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.2% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-64%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-4.8%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets31st percentile

Assets

Down

$242,062

Down $426,491 (-64%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$242,062

Down $426,491 (-64%) from 2021

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue31st percentileNet Margin7th percentile

Revenue

Down

$860,712

Down $43,500 (-4.8%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$1,287,203

Up $874,271 (+212%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$426,491

Down $917,771 (-187%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd 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

2022

Assets$242,062
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$242,062
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd 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

2022

Revenue$860,712
Expenses$1,287,203
Net Income-$426,491
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2021 to Jul 31, 2022
Signed
Feb 16, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$860,712
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 journalism 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$668,553$242,062▼ $426,491
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$668,553$242,062▼ $426,491
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$668,553$242,062▼ $426,491
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$668,553$242,062▼ $426,491
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$668,553$242,062▼ $426,491

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$1,306$1,306
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kelsey RyanFounder & CEOFT$105,000$8,806$113,806

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David OliverChair
Mike MatsonExecutive Director 3/1/22 to 7/31/22
Andre DavisTrustee
Kerri VoylesTrustee
Laurie Ellinghausen CallanTrustee
Mark HorvitTrustee
Michael OuimetteTrustee
Shelly PrichardTrustee
Brittany BarrientosSecretary
Anurag PatelTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$855,837
Program Service Revenue
$856
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$4,019
All Other Contributions
$851,475
Change in Net Assets
$-426,491
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$976,224
Other Expenses$310,979
Total Fundraising Expense$36,309
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$585,509$65,056-$650,565
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$140,021$15,558-$155,579
Other Employee Benefits$91,087$10,121-$101,208
Information Technology$89,938--$89,938
Payroll Taxes$61,985$6,887-$68,872
Fees for Services Other$40,360--$40,360
Advertising--$36,309$36,309
Travel$14,680--$14,680
Fees for Services Accounting$178$14,301-$14,479
Office Expenses-$11,239-$11,239
Fees for Services Legal$10,398--$10,398
Insurance$9,071--$9,071
Occupancy$8,573--$8,573
Conferences and Meetings$2,352--$2,352
Depreciation Depletion$1,306--$1,306
Other Expenses$191$1,989-$191
Total Functional Expenses$1,125,743$125,151$36,309$1,287,203
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 form 990 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 B, Line 15

“The organization uses the following methods to establish compensation packages for its employees: market data review and approval by the board of directors.”

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.”

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
2023-02-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Stephanie Campbell
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Ks
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
17
Volunteers
9

Preparer

Firm
Allen Gibbs & Houlik Lc
Address
301 N MAIN SUITE 1700, WICHITA, KS 67202-4868
Preparer
Leann E Stuever
Phone
3162677231
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION ENFORCED COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY REVIEWING IT PERIODICALLY AT BOARD MEETINGS.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$242,062
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$242,062
Revenue
$860,712
Expenses
$1,287,203
Net income
-$426,491
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