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Brooklinedotnews

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 88-4218324

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Apr 07, 2025

Organization ProfileBROOKLINE.NEWS
1298 Beacon Street 28Brookline, MA 02446

(617) 699-9257

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

92nd percentile

59%

Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

99th percentile

669%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

504%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$360,719

Up $313,834 (+669%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$335,860

Up $290,365 (+638%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$24,859

Up $23,469 (+1688%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin92nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$495,698

Up $413,696 (+504%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$205,333

Up $168,826 (+462%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$290,365

Up $244,870 (+538%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2023: $46,885Liabilities 2023: $1,390Net Assets 2023: $45,4952023Assets 2024: $360,719Liabilities 2024: $24,859Net Assets 2024: $335,8602024Assets 2025: $425,822Liabilities 2025: $1,828Net Assets 2025: $423,9942025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$360,719
Liabilities$24,859
Net Assets$335,860
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth98th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2023: $82,002Expenses 2023: $36,507Net Income 2023: $45,4952023Revenue 2024: $495,698Expenses 2024: $205,333Net Income 2024: $290,3652024Revenue 2025: $428,907Expenses 2025: $340,773Net Income 2025: $88,1342025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$495,698
Expenses$205,333
Net Income$290,365
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Apr 7, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$507,066
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Brookline.news is an independent, nonprofit news organization that provides comprehensive local coverage to brookline residents. It works to train the next generation of journalists and to share learnings with other local news outlets.

Brookline.news is an independent, nonprofit news organization dedicated to providing comprehensive local coverage to brookline residents. Brookline.news works to train the next generation of journalists and to build a network of hyperlocal outlets that benefits from shared best practices and economies of scale.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$201,253-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$40,918$117,807▲ $76,889
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$25,500-
Accounts Receivable-$10,054-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,967$6,105▲ $138
Total Assets$46,885$360,719▲ $313,834
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$20,993-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,390$3,866▲ $2,476
Total Liabilities$1,390$24,859▲ $23,469
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$0$335,860▲ $335,860
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$45,495$0▼ $45,495
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$45,495$335,860▲ $290,365
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$46,885$360,719▲ $313,834
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Julie RaffertyPresident
Irene SegeDirector
Ellen CleggClerk
Frederick PerryTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$497,590
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,276
Other Revenue
$-3,168
All Other Contributions
$468,011
Change in Net Assets
$290,365
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$141,920
Other Expenses$63,413
Total Fundraising Expense$12,618
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$110,332$12,959$3,150$126,441
Fees for Services Other$24,988$4,289$62$29,339
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,158-$11,158
Payroll Taxes$8,934$1,152$300$10,386
Insurance$6,397$785$197$7,379
Other Employee Benefits$4,838$255-$5,093
Information Technology-$2,750-$2,750
Advertising-$1,407-$1,407
Occupancy$856$105$26$987
Other Expenses-$650$1,669$650
All Other Expenses$550$71-$621
Office Expenses-$220-$220
Fees for Services Legal-$19-$19
Total Functional Expenses$156,895$35,820$12,618$205,333
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$11,368
Fundraising Gross Income$8,200
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Brookline Stories$35,879$8,200$6,225$1,975
Total Events$35,879$8,200$11,368$-3,168
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“An electronic draft of irs form 990 is submitted to the board of directors for review by email prior to the filing deadline.”

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

“Compliance with the conflict of interest policy is done through bi-monthly executive team meeting and with monthly financial reviews”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“The organization's form 990 is available to the public upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governance documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Brooklinedotnews Corporation
EIN
88-4218324
Phone
6176999257
Address
1298 BEACON STREET 28, BROOKLINE, MA 02446

Signing Officer

Name
Julie Rafferty
Title
President
Phone
6176999257
Signed
2025-04-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Julie Rafferty
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
1
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Fiscal Compliance Assur Tax Adv Svcs LLC
Address
1 BUTTERNUT AVENUE, PEABODY, MA 01960
Phone
9783955759
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Freelance reporter consulting fees: program service expenses 19,500. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 19,500. Freelance photographer consulting fees: program service expenses 3,500. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,500. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 1,988. Management and general expenses 243. Fundraising expenses 62. Total expenses 2,293. Admin support fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,470. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,470. It consultant fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 576. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 576.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0AN ELECTRONIC DRAFT OF IRS FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW BY EMAIL PRIOR TO THE FILING DEADLINE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DONE THROUGH BI-MONTHLY EXECUTIVE TEAM MEETING AND WITH MONTHLY FINANCIAL REVIEWS
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$360,719
Liabilities
$24,859
Net assets
$335,860
Revenue
$495,698
Expenses
$205,333
Net income
$290,365
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.26$0.02$4.24$4.29$3.41$0.88
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.61$0.25$3.36$4.96$2.05$2.90
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.01$0.45$0.82$0.37$0.45