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Lincoln Media Foundation Inc

EIN 86-3820336 • 501(c)3 • Irvine, CA

Profile

The organization's mission is to produce original reporting and editorial focused content on issues of public importance.

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2525 Main St Suite 100Irvine, CA 92614

www.lincolnmediafoundation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

18th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

19th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

78th percentile

26%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$243,353

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.3% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

98th percentile

237%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

193%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Up

$1,355,445

Up $1,236,247 (+1037%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,355,445

Up $1,236,247 (+1037%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$3,881,696

Up $3,428,661 (+757%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$2,865,301

Up $2,265,700 (+378%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$1,016,395

Up $1,162,961 (+793%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2021: $265,764Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $265,7642021Assets 2022: $119,198Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $119,1982022Assets 2024: $1,355,445Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,355,4452024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,355,445
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,355,445

Operations Trend

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2021: $414,505Expenses 2021: $148,741Net Income 2021: $265,7642021Revenue 2022: $453,035Expenses 2022: $599,601Net Income 2022: -$146,5662022Revenue 2024: $3,881,696Expenses 2024: $2,865,301Net Income 2024: $1,016,3952024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,881,696
Expenses$2,865,301
Net Income$1,016,395

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$3,881,696
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization's mission is to produce original reporting and editorial focused content on issues of public importance.

Produce original reporting and editorial focused content on issues of public importance.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$339,050$1,355,445▲ $1,016,395
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$339,050$1,355,445▲ $1,016,395
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$339,050$1,355,445▲ $1,016,395
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$339,050$1,355,445▲ $1,016,395
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$339,050$1,355,445▲ $1,016,395
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Seth MorrisonCEO/directorPT$71,875$171,478$71,875

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Teresa HernandezChairwoman/director
Margarita WilkinsonDirector
Steve QuinnSecretary/director
Victor LopezTreasurer/director

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Hive Strike LLCAdvertising1712 PIONEER AVE STE 438, Cheyenne, WY 82001$523,667
Para Bellum Public AffairsGeneral Consulting1761 LEMON TERRACE, Santa Ana, CA 92705$249,299
Holtzman Vogel Baran & Torchinsky & JoseLegal Services1504 JOHN MARSHALL HWY, Haymarket, VA 20169$141,967
Square UpDonation19 FOLIATE WAY, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694$130,250
Badger Solution LLCConsulting902 STEWART AVE, Wausau, WI 54401$103,265
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,880,923
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$773
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,833,423
Change in Net Assets
$1,016,395
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,483,209
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$382,092
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$1,123,501$280,875-$1,404,376
Other Salaries and Wages$226,514$56,629-$283,143
Advertising$153,381$38,345-$191,726
Travel-$155,146-$155,146
Fees for Services Legal-$154,520-$154,520
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$57,500$14,375-$71,875
Information Technology$43,279$10,820-$54,099
Payroll Taxes$21,659$5,415-$27,074
Office Expenses-$14,460-$14,460
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,529-$7,529
Conferences and Meetings$4,314$1,078-$5,392
Insurance-$1,613-$1,613
Payments to Affiliates$956--$956
Other Expenses$207,495$196-$196
Total Functional Expenses$2,067,160$798,141$0$2,865,301
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Victor LopezTreasurerDURING TAX YEAR 2024, LINCOLN MEDIA FOUNDATION INC COMPENSATED IMPERIO STRATEGIC LLC, $100,065 FOR CONSULTING SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION'S TREASURER, VICTOR LOPEZ, IS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF IMPERIO STRATEGIC LLC.No$100,065
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
Yes
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 governing body was provided with a copy of the 990 prior to its filing. The officers and organization's attorney reviewed the 990 prior to its filing.

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

Employee contracts are submitted before a select committee, including officers of the board, for independent review. A subsequent meeting is scheduled to determine what action should be taken.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

Employee contracts are submitted before a select committee, including officers of the board, for independent review. A subsequent meeting is scheduled to determine what action should be taken.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

The form 990 is available for public inspection upon request.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lincoln Media Foundation Inc
EIN
86-3820336
Phone
9492722965
Address
2525 MAIN ST SUITE 100, IRVINE, CA 92614

Signing Officer

Name
Alex Avetoom
Title
CEO
Phone
9492722965
Signed
2025-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alex Avetoom
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
5
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Singerlewak Llp
Address
10960 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD 11TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90024-3783
Preparer
Lior Temkin
Phone
3104773924
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Professional fees: program service expenses 35,816. Management and general expenses 8,954. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 44,770. Consulting fees: program service expenses 1,087,685. Management and general expenses 271,921. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,359,606.

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2:

The organization is currently going through their statutory required audited financial statements for tax year 2024. Once the audited financial statements are completed the form 990 will be amended to reflect any changes.

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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0DURING TAX YEAR 2024, LINCOLN MEDIA FOUNDATION INC COMPENSATED IMPERIO STRATEGIC LLC, $100,065 FOR CONSULTING SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION'S TREASURER, VICTOR LOPEZ, IS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF IMPERIO STRATEGIC LLC.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE GOVERNING BODY WAS PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING. THE OFFICERS AND ORGANIZATION'S ATTORNEY REVIEWED THE 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS ARE SUBMITTED BEFORE A SELECT COMMITTEE, INCLUDING OFFICERS OF THE BOARD, FOR INDEPENDENT REVIEW. A SUBSEQUENT MEETING IS SCHEDULED TO DETERMINE WHAT ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS ARE SUBMITTED BEFORE A SELECT COMMITTEE, INCLUDING OFFICERS OF THE BOARD, FOR INDEPENDENT REVIEW. A SUBSEQUENT MEETING IS SCHEDULED TO DETERMINE WHAT ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 35,816. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 8,954. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 44,770. CONSULTING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,087,685. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 271,921. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,359,606.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY GOING THROUGH THEIR STATUTORY REQUIRED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TAX YEAR 2024. ONCE THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE COMPLETED THE FORM 990 WILL BE AMENDED TO REFLECT ANY CHANGES.
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