Civic Intelligence

Central Florida Community News Inc

EIN 85-4381643 • 501(c)3 • Orlando, FL

Profile

Central Florida Community news was created to fill local information gaps in various Central Florida communities. The news organization asks residents what their information needs are and works to fill those needs through nonpartisan, unbiased news and information. CFCN's mission is to create a better informed and connected community through independent, public-service journalism that focuses on issues that residents said matter to them.

429 Canary Island CourtOrlando, FL 32828

www.oviedocommunitynews.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

73rd percentile

19%

Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$55,200

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 32.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

112%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

86th percentile

60%

Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$87,688

Up $31,628 (+56%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$87,688

Up $32,508 (+59%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$172,569

Up $87,681 (+103%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$140,061

Up $66,120 (+89%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$32,508

Up $21,561 (+197%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$100K$50K$0Assets 2023: $56,060Liabilities 2023: $880Net Assets 2023: $55,1802023Assets 2024: $87,688Net Assets 2024: $87,6882024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$87,688
Liabilities-
Net Assets$87,688

Operations Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $84,888Expenses 2023: $73,941Net Income 2023: $10,9472023Revenue 2024: $172,569Expenses 2024: $140,061Net Income 2024: $32,5082024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$172,569
Expenses$140,061
Net Income$32,508

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$172,569
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

See schedule o, statement

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
OCNS FOCUS REMAINED ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN 2024, HELPING PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANT DECISIONS THEIR ELECTED LEADERS ARE MAKING ON THEIR BEHALF. CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O-$101,666
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MEGAN STOKESPresidentFT$55,200-$55,200
ISAAC BABCOCKVice PresidentPT$0--
JENNY BABCOCKSecretary-$0--
ALEX BABCOCKAuthorized Agent-$0--
CHRISTOPHER JEPSONAuthorized Agent-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Central Florida Community News Inc
EIN
85-4381643
Address
429 Canary Island Court, ORLANDO, FL 32828

Signing Officer

Name
Megan Stokes
Title
Editorinchief
Signed
2025-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Care Accounting Services
Address
633 BUCKMINSTER CIRCLE, ORLANDO, FL 32803
Preparer
Carrie Schulz
Phone
4079102556
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Travel 4,626

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Conferences, conventions, and meetings 3,795

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

COMPETITION FEES 475

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Information technology 7,568

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

INSURANCE 473

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

ADVERTISING 2,836

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Bank and merchant fees 1,650

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Dues and membershipts 628

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

LICENSES AND PERMITS 625

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities

PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE Beginning of year 880, End of year 0

Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE

Central florida news was created to fill local information gaps in various central florida communities. The news organization asks residents what their information needs are and works to fill those needs through nonpartisan, unbiased news and information. Cfcns mission is to create a better informed and connected community through independent, public-service journalism that focuses on issues that residents said matter to them.

Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 28

Oviedo community news ocn reached an audience of 30000. Ocn reporters covered over 935 hours of local government meetings. Ocn published over 2500 local events. Total articles published reached 681. Ocn published a primary election guide covered 30 candidates in 11 races which had 61000 views. Ocn also published a general election guide which covered 36 candidates and 14 races having 54000 views.

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