Civic Intelligence

New Bedford Light

EIN 86-2407296 • 501(c)3 • New Bedford, MA

Profile

We seek to inform and nourish the civic culture of new bedford and surrounding towns by providing in-depth, fact-based journalism and a broad platform for diverse community voices. Through our innovative journalism incubator project we promote media literacy and educate the public about the vital role of a free press in bolstering our democracy.

127 West Rodney French BlvdNew Bedford, MA 02744

newbedfordlight.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

42nd percentile

0.03x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

37th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 37% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

60th percentile

9.5%

Higher net margin than 60% 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

77th percentile

19%

Faster asset growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Up

$1,837,755

Up $198,486 (+12%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$58,451

Up $8,133 (+16%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,779,304

Up $190,353 (+12%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$1,979,232

Down $18,075 (-0.9%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,791,522

Up $119,469 (+7.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$187,710

Down $137,544 (-42%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2021: $680,570Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $680,5702021Assets 2022: $1,301,997Liabilities 2022: $47,484Net Assets 2022: $1,254,5132022Assets 2023: $1,639,269Liabilities 2023: $50,318Net Assets 2023: $1,588,9512023Assets 2024: $1,837,755Liabilities 2024: $58,451Net Assets 2024: $1,779,3042024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,837,755
Liabilities$58,451
Net Assets$1,779,304

Operations Trend

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2021: $993,896Expenses 2021: $313,326Net Income 2021: $680,5702021Revenue 2022: $1,562,111Expenses 2022: $1,132,041Net Income 2022: $430,0702022Revenue 2023: $1,997,307Expenses 2023: $1,672,053Net Income 2023: $325,2542023Revenue 2024: $1,979,232Expenses 2024: $1,791,522Net Income 2024: $187,7102024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,979,232
Expenses$1,791,522
Net Income$187,710

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,453,231
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We seek to inform and nourish the civic culture of new bedford and surrounding towns by providing in-depth, fact-based journalism and a broad platform for diverse community voices. Through our innovative journalism incubator project we promote media literacy and educate the public about the vital role of a free press in bolstering our democracy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$414,254$715,774▲ $301,520
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$760,709$701,090▼ $59,619
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$216,239$338,852▲ $122,613
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$233,763$71,089▼ $162,674
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$12,015$8,519▼ $3,496
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,289$2,431▲ $142
Total Assets$1,639,269$1,837,755▲ $198,486
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$50,318$58,451▲ $8,133
Total Liabilities$50,318$58,451▲ $8,133
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,161,024$1,072,492▼ $88,532
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$427,927$706,812▲ $278,885
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,588,951$1,779,304▲ $190,353
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,639,269$1,837,755▲ $198,486

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements-$28,170$28,170
Equipment$8,519$13,547$22,066
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lean O CamaraChief ExecutFT$130,000$130,000
Andrew TomolonisEditorFT$126,719$126,719
Colleen TrahanChief AdminiFT$90,972$90,972

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,955,659
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$28,771
Other Revenue
$-5,198
All Other Contributions
$1,932,444
Change in Net Assets
$187,710

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,979,232
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$22,241
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,001,473
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,979,232
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,477,213
Other Expenses$304,694
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$9,615
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$855,988$176,613-$1,032,601
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$222,666-$222,666
Other Employee Benefits$80,207$33,529-$113,736
Payroll Taxes$68,576$31,987-$100,563
Fees for Services Other$78,537$17,637-$96,174
Office Expenses$37,435$20,320-$57,755
Advertising$10,610$30,195-$40,805
Information Technology$28,500$10,194-$38,694
Fees for Services Accounting-$22,870-$22,870
Occupancy$9,100$3,900-$13,000
Insurance-$11,318-$11,318
Grants to Domestic Orgs$9,615--$9,615
Fees for Services Legal$5,410$2,285-$7,695
Pension Plan Contributions$5,215$2,432-$7,647
Travel$4,569$2,131-$6,700
Depreciation Depletion$3,747$1,748-$5,495
Conferences and Meetings$4,188--$4,188
Total Functional Expenses$1,201,697$589,825$0$1,791,522

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,811,120
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,791,522
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,791,522
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$19,598
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Plymouth Rock Publishing CorpPlymouth, MA501c3Support$9,615
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$13,698
Fundraising Gross Income$8,500
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Social Event$31,715$8,500$13,698$-5,198
Total Events$31,715$8,500$13,698$-5,198
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
Audit committee
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

The organization's board of directors reviews form 990

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

The following financial conflict of interest policy (conflict of interest policy) is an effort (i) to ensure that the deliberations and decisions of the new bedford light are made solely in the interest of promoting the quality of journalism in the state of massachusetts, and (ii) to protect the interests of the new bedford light when it considers any transaction, contract, or arrangement that might benefit or be perceived to benefit the private interest of a person affiliated with the new bedford light (each, a new bedford light representative). As used in this conflict of interest policy, a new bedford light representative includes any director or employee. Duty to the new bedford light each new bedford light representative owes a duty to the new bedford light to advance its legitimate interests when the opportunity to do so arises. Each new bedford light representative must give undivided allegiance when representatives must be faithful to the new bedford lights nonprofit mission and are not permitted to act in a way that is inconsistent with the central goals of the organization and its nonprofit status.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

Compensation process for top official organization consults industry- specific compensation data that is available by geographic region to determine compensation for the roles of ceo, top management officials, and key employees.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

Compensation process for officers organization consults industry-specific compensation data that is available by geographic region to determine compensation for the roles of ceo, top management officials, and key employees.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

The conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available on the organization's website. The articles of organization are available on the ma attorney general's website. Both the articles of organization and financial statements are available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
New Bedford Light
EIN
86-2407296
Phone
2155196846
Address
127 WEST RODNEY FRENCH BLVD, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02744

Signing Officer

Name
Lean O Camara
Title
Chief Executive Offi
Phone
6172762669
Signed
2025-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Daniela F Melo
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
21
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
King Mcnamara Moriarty Llp
Address
473 WASHINGTON STREET, NORWOOD, MA 02062-2330
Preparer
Joseph B Moriarty CPA
Phone
7817696300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

We seek to inform and nourish the civic culture of new bedford and surrounding towns by providing in-depth, fact-based journalism and a broad platform for diverse community voices. Through our innovative journalism incubator project we promote media literacy and educate the public about the vital role of a free press in bolstering our democracy.

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

The purposes of the corporation are exclusively charitable, educational, scientific, and/or cultural as set forth in section 501(c)(3) of the united states internal revenue code (the "code"), or the corresponding section of the future federal tax code. Specifically, the corporation will carry out these purposes with the goal of engaging in investigative journalism, using institutional expertise to research and educate the public about particular topics, and provide the public with an online news outlet covering topics important to the greater new bedford area and which will benefit the community as a whole. In connection with these purposes, the corporation may collaborate with governmental entities and/or other non-profit organizations which are qualified as exempt under section 501 (c)(3) of the code.

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

Special event 13,698 special event -13,698

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

The organization is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and is exempt from federal and state income taxes except for net revenue derived from any unrelated business activities. Management has evaluated significant tax positions against the criteria established by professional standards and believes there are no such tax positions requiring accounting recognition in the financial statements. Any changes in tax positions will be recorded when the ultimate outcome becomes known. The organization's income tax returns are subject to examination by taxing authorities generally for three years after the date on which those returns are filed. The organization recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to income tax liabilities as income tax expense in the statements of activities.

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 2D

SPECIAL EVENT 13,698

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

SPECIAL EVENT 13,698

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IS QUALIFIED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES EXCEPT FOR NET REVENUE DERIVED FROM ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITIONS AGAINST THE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND BELIEVES THERE ARE NO SUCH TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING ACCOUNTING RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ANY CHANGES IN TAX POSITIONS WILL BE RECORDED WHEN THE ULTIMATE OUTCOME BECOMES KNOWN. THE ORGANIZATION'S INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THE DATE ON WHICH THOSE RETURNS ARE FILED. THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES INTEREST AND PENALTIES, IF ANY, RELATED TO INCOME TAX LIABILITIES AS INCOME TAX EXPENSE IN THE STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0WE SEEK TO INFORM AND NOURISH THE CIVIC CULTURE OF NEW BEDFORD AND SURROUNDING TOWNS BY PROVIDING IN-DEPTH, FACT-BASED JOURNALISM AND A BROAD PLATFORM FOR DIVERSE COMMUNITY VOICES. THROUGH OUR INNOVATIVE JOURNALISM INCUBATOR PROJECT WE PROMOTE MEDIA LITERACY AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE VITAL ROLE OF A FREE PRESS IN BOLSTERING OUR DEMOCRACY.

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