Civic Intelligence

Spotlight Pa

EIN 92-0577182 • 501(c)3 • Harrisburg, PA

Profile

The mission of spotlight pa is to hold powerful public and private forces, especially governments, elected officials, businesses, and special interests, to account through urgent and compelling investigative and public service journalism that drives change and strengthens our democracy, the state, and all who live here.

312 Market Street 11728Harrisburg, PA 17108

www.spotlightpa.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

21st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

17th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

87th percentile

44%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M 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

93rd percentile

60%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

14th percentile

-18%

Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets21st percentile

Assets

Up

$7,588,741

Up $2,842,242 (+60%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$82,904

Up $13,750 (+20%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$7,505,837

Up $2,828,492 (+60%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue17th percentileNet Margin87th percentile

Revenue

Down

$6,281,904

Down $1,400,000 (-18%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$3,489,395

Up $308,686 (+9.7%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$2,792,509

Down $1,708,686 (-38%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2022: $183,600Liabilities 2022: $6,459Net Assets 2022: $177,1412022Assets 2023: $4,746,499Liabilities 2023: $69,154Net Assets 2023: $4,677,3452023Assets 2024: $7,588,741Liabilities 2024: $82,904Net Assets 2024: $7,505,8372024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$7,588,741
Liabilities$82,904
Net Assets$7,505,837
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth14th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Revenue 2022: $659,261Expenses 2022: $482,120Net Income 2022: $177,1412022Revenue 2023: $7,681,904Expenses 2023: $3,180,709Net Income 2023: $4,501,1952023Revenue 2024: $6,281,904Expenses 2024: $3,489,395Net Income 2024: $2,792,5092024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$6,281,904
Expenses$3,489,395
Net Income$2,792,509
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
$7,588,741
Liabilities
$82,904
Net assets
$7,505,837
Revenue
$6,281,904
Expenses
$3,489,395
Net income
$2,792,509
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.59$0.08$7.51$6.28$3.49$2.79
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.75$0.07$4.68$7.68$3.18$4.50
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.01$0.18$0.66$0.48$0.18
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$6,287,229
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of spotlight pa is to hold powerful public and private forces especially governments, elected officials, businesses, and special interests to account through urgent and compelling investigative and public service journalism that drives change and strengthens our democracy, the state, and all who live here.

The mission of spotlight pa is to hold powerful public and private forces (continued on sch o) especially governments, elected officials, businesses, and special interests to account through urgent and compelling investigative and public service journalism that drives change and strengthens our democracy, the state, and all who live here.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,110,043$3,658,668▲ $1,548,625
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,164,118$2,498,021▲ $1,333,903
Investments Other Securities$1,207,242$990,378▼ $216,864
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$249,668$422,107▲ $172,439
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,710$13,611▲ $7,901
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$9,718$5,956▼ $3,762
Total Assets$4,746,499$7,588,741▲ $2,842,242
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$69,154$82,904▲ $13,750
Total Liabilities$69,154$82,904▲ $13,750
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,131,572$4,187,478▲ $1,055,906
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,545,773$3,318,359▲ $1,772,586
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,677,345$7,505,837▲ $2,828,492
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,746,499$7,588,741▲ $2,842,242

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,956$5,329$11,285
Other Securities$990,378--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christopher BaxterCEO & PresidentFT$207,499$57,435$264,934
Sarah Anne HughesDeputy EditorFT$119,199$25,419$144,618
Matthew DempseySenior Editor for InvestigationsFT$130,137$8,139$138,276
Carlana JohnsonTechnology DirectorFT$119,364$15,240$134,604
Joanna Zuckerman BernsteinDeputy DirectorFT$113,418$10,075$123,493
Michelle MertzDirector of Individual & Corporate GivingFT$102,448$18,254$120,702

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David BoardmanChair
Annie Mccain MadoniaVice Chair
George FernandezDirector
Kathleen a PavelkoDirector
Olivia BensonDirector
Rebecca ShovalDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$6,131,551
Program Service Revenue
$716
Investment Income
$151,182
Other Revenue
$-1,545
All Other Contributions
$6,122,143
Change in Net Assets
$2,792,509

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,281,754
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$5,475
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$48,099
Other Revenue Adjustments
$5,325
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,329,853
Total Revenue per Form 990
$6,287,229
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,784,811
Other Expenses$704,584
Total Fundraising Expense$532,138
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,729,820$127,960$254,116$2,111,896
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$52,987$132,467$79,480$264,934
Fees for Services Other$182,457$16,642$15,928$215,027
Payroll Taxes$146,666$17,352$24,997$189,015
Other Employee Benefits$154,816$7,223$20,203$182,242
Office Expenses$71,190$6,169$56,711$134,070
Fees for Services Accounting-$78,051-$78,051
Fees for Services Legal-$55,799-$55,799
Advertising$34,842$5,586$5,303$45,731
Pension Plan Contributions$31,774$476$4,474$36,724
Travel$19,110$1,712$15,411$36,233
Conferences and Meetings$23,967$1,541$1,451$26,959
Insurance-$23,263-$23,263
Information Technology-$3,557$14,410$17,967
Other Expenses$5,033$3,140$360$8,533
Occupancy$4,560--$4,560
Depreciation Depletion-$3,762-$3,762
Total Functional Expenses$2,469,703$487,554$532,138$3,489,395

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,501,361
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,494,720
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,489,395
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$11,966
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$5,325
Other Expense Adjustments$5,325
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$5,325
Fundraising Gross Income$3,780
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
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
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 A, Line 2

“Annie mccain madonia is employed as chief advancement officer at an exempt org where director david boardman serves on its board. Two other board members, kathleen pavelko and george fernandez, had a business relationship, which has since ended on august 30, 2024.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“There are currently no committees of the board for which minutes need to be documented.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is prepared by the outside accountant and is then reviewed by management, the board's finance committee and the board, ultimately approved by the board prior to the filing of the return.”

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

“No conflicts arose or were disclosed. The board regularly monitored this through its meetings and discussions in the time period.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing document, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Spotlight Pa
EIN
92-0577182
Phone
9739439130
Address
312 MARKET STREET 11728, HARRISBURG, PA 17108

Signing Officer

Name
Christopher Baxter
Title
President
Phone
9739439130
Signed
2025-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christopher Baxter
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
28
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Eisner Advisory Group LLC
Address
130 NORTH 18TH STREET SUITE 3000, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-2757
Preparer
Helen M Martin
Phone
2158818800
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization has been classified by the internal revenue service as an organization described under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code (the "code"), and as exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(a) of the code. U.s. Gaap requires management to evaluate tax positions taken and recognize a tax liability if the organization has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by a government authority. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the organization, and has concluded that as of december 31, 2024 and 2023, there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability or disclosure in the financial statements. The organization recognizes accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions, if any. There were no income tax related interest or penalties recorded for the year ended december 31, 2024 and 2023.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising expense offset against revenue on financial statement 5,325.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising expense offset against revenue on financial statement 5,325.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE "CODE"), AND AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(A) OF THE CODE. U.S. GAAP REQUIRES MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY A GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION, AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY. THERE WERE NO INCOME TAX RELATED INTEREST OR PENALTIES RECORDED FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FUNDRAISING EXPENSE OFFSET AGAINST REVENUE ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT 5,325.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FUNDRAISING EXPENSE OFFSET AGAINST REVENUE ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT 5,325.
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