Civic Intelligence

Lexington Observer Inc

EIN 87-4640985 • 501(c)3 • Lexington, MA

Profile

The lexington observer is a hyperlocal, digital-first, nonprofit news site covering issues that matter most to people in lexington, including local government, education, economy, environment and culture. The mission of the organization is to increase understanding and participation in lexington massachusetts through local, community journalism.

PO Box 343Lexington, MA 02420

www.lexobserver.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

50th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 50% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

13th percentile

-23%

Higher net margin than 13% 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

2nd percentile

-85%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

133%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets50th percentile

Assets

Down

$175,806

Down $967,147 (-85%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$11,382

Down $28,274 (-71%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$164,424

Down $938,873 (-85%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,040,925

Up $2,303,911 (+133%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$4,979,798

Up $4,339,404 (+678%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$938,873

Down $2,035,493 (-186%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2023: $1,142,953Liabilities 2023: $39,656Net Assets 2023: $1,103,2972023Assets 2024: $175,806Liabilities 2024: $11,382Net Assets 2024: $164,4242024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$175,806
Liabilities$11,382
Net Assets$164,424
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2023: $1,737,014Expenses 2023: $640,394Net Income 2023: $1,096,6202023Revenue 2024: $4,040,925Expenses 2024: $4,979,798Net Income 2024: -$938,8732024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$4,040,925
Expenses$4,979,798
Net Income-$938,873
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$175,806
Liabilities
$11,382
Net assets
$164,424
Revenue
$4,040,925
Expenses
$4,979,798
Net income
-$938,873
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.18$0.01$0.16$4.04$4.98$0.94
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.14$0.04$1.10$1.74$0.64$1.10
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$4,040,925
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The lexington observer is a hyperlocal, digital-first, nonprofit news site covering issues that matter most to people in lexington, including local government, education, economy, environment and culture. The mission of the organization is to increase understanding and participation in lexington massachusetts through local, community journalism.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$742,953$109,314▼ $633,639
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$36,076-
Pledges and Grants Receivable$400,000$30,416▼ $369,584
Total Assets$1,142,953$175,806▼ $967,147
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$39,656$11,382▼ $28,274
Total Liabilities$39,656$11,382▼ $28,274
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,103,297$164,424▼ $938,873
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,103,297$164,424▼ $938,873
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,142,953$175,806▼ $967,147
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Nicholas MeleChairPT$224,314$224,314

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Craig SandlerDirector
Elizabeth HansenDirector
Cameron HickeySecretary
Nagarjuna VennaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,028,034
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$12,891
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$4,028,034
Change in Net Assets
$-938,873
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$3,772,499
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$812,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$395,299
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$3,683,485--$3,683,485
Grants to Domestic Orgs$812,000--$812,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$332,314$12,000-$344,314
Other Salaries and Wages$33,520$3,724-$37,244
Information Technology$34,253--$34,253
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,375-$16,375
Payroll Taxes$12,367$1,374-$13,741
Advertising$13,241--$13,241
Office Expenses$10,902$1,657-$12,559
Insurance-$4,541-$4,541
Occupancy$2,693$299-$2,992
Travel$1,415--$1,415
Conferences and Meetings$1,343--$1,343
Other Expenses$443$1,852-$443
Total Functional Expenses$4,937,976$41,822$0$4,979,798
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Creative CommunicationsSaint Paul, MN501c3Media Support$288,000
States NewsroomChapel Hill, NC-Media Support$100,000
Nevada News Bureau IncLas Vegas, NV501c3Media Support$75,000
Searchlight New Mexico NewsSanta Fe, NM501c3Media Support$75,000
The Center for Michigan IncDetroit, MI-Media Support$75,000
The Center for Michigan IncDetroit, MI-Media Support$75,000
Arizona Center of Investigative RepPhoenix, AZ501c3Media Support$50,000
Creative CommunicationSaint Paul, MN501c3Media Support$50,000
Creative CommunicationSaint Paul, MN501c3Media Support$24,000
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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 executive board reviews the completed form 990 and required schedules, and the board of directors approves it prior to filing.”

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

“All directors are asked to review the organization's conflict of interest policy upon joining the board of directors. All potential conflicts of interest are discussed during board of directors meetings and votes, if applicable, are recorded in the board meeting minutes.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Financial and annual reports, the organization's governing documents, and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lexington Observer Inc
EIN
87-4640985
Phone
7812050695
Address
PO BOX 343, LEXINGTON, MA 02420

Signing Officer

Name
Nicholas Mele
Title
Chair
Phone
7812050695
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nicholas Mele
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
3
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Cziraki CPA Pllc
Address
8480 HONEYCUTT RD STE 200, RALEIGH, NC 27615
Preparer
Sophia Anita Cziraki
Phone
9195939722
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The lexington observer is a hyperlocal, digital-first, nonprofit news site covering issues that matter most to people in lexington, including local government, education, economy, environment and culture. The mission of the organization is to increase understanding and participation in lexington massachusetts through local, community journalism.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consultants & contractors 24,000 0 0 editorial research & consult. 24,174 0 0 editorial research & consult. 900 0 0 sponsorship fees 3,634,411 0 0 total 3,683,485 0 0”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

“The organization qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under section 501 (c)(3) of the internal revenue code and, therefore, there is no provision for federal or state income taxes. In addition, the organization has been determined by the internal revenue service (irs) not to be a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the code. Management believes that no uncertain tax positions exist for the organization at december 31, 2024.”

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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0ARIZONA CENTER OF INVESTIGATIVE REP
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1CREATIVE COMMUNICATION
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt4NEVADA NEWS BUREAU INC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt5SEARCHLIGHT NEW MEXICO NEWS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt6STATES NEWSROOM
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt7THE CENTER FOR MICHIGAN INC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt8THE CENTER FOR MICHIGAN INC
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE LEXINGTON OBSERVER IS A HYPERLOCAL, DIGITAL-FIRST, NONPROFIT NEWS SITE COVERING ISSUES THAT MATTER MOST TO PEOPLE IN LEXINGTON, INCLUDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION, ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE. THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND PARTICIPATION IN LEXINGTON MASSACHUSETTS THROUGH LOCAL, COMMUNITY JOURNALISM.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE BOARD REVIEWS THE COMPLETED FORM 990 AND REQUIRED SCHEDULES, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES IT PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ALL DIRECTORS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY UPON JOINING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DISCUSSED DURING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS AND VOTES, IF APPLICABLE, ARE RECORDED IN THE BOARD MEETING MINUTES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FINANCIAL AND ANNUAL REPORTS, THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4CONSULTANTS & CONTRACTORS 24,000 0 0 EDITORIAL RESEARCH & CONSULT. 24,174 0 0 EDITORIAL RESEARCH & CONSULT. 900 0 0 SPONSORSHIP FEES 3,634,411 0 0 TOTAL 3,683,485 0 0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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