Civic Intelligence

Spotlight Pa

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 92-0577182

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 29, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.SPOTLIGHTPA.ORG
312 Market Street 11728Harrisburg, PA 17108

(973) 943-9130

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

22nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

13th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

93rd percentile

59%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$225,534

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.9% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

100th percentile

2485%

Faster asset growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

1065%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets22nd percentile

Assets

Up

$4,746,499

Up $4,562,899 (+2485%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$4,677,345

Up $4,500,204 (+2540%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$69,154

Up $62,695 (+971%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue13th percentileNet Margin93rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$7,681,904

Up $7,022,643 (+1065%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$3,180,709

Up $2,698,589 (+560%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$4,501,195

Up $4,324,054 (+2441%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth100th percentile

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

$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

2023

Assets$4,746,499
Liabilities$69,154
Net Assets$4,677,345
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2023

Revenue$7,681,904
Expenses$3,180,709
Net Income$4,501,195
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 29, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$7,683,305
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-
Investments Other Securities-$1,207,242-
Pledges and Grants Receivable$135,000$1,164,118▲ $1,029,118
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$48,600$249,668▲ $201,068
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$9,718▲ $9,718
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$5,710-
Total Assets$183,600$4,746,499▲ $4,562,899
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,459$69,154▲ $62,695
Total Liabilities$6,459$69,154▲ $62,695
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$42,141$3,131,572▲ $3,089,431
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$135,000$1,545,773▲ $1,410,773
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$177,141$4,677,345▲ $4,500,204
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$183,600$4,746,499▲ $4,562,899

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$9,718$1,567$11,285
Other Securities$1,207,242--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christopher BaxterPresident & DirectorFT$189,825$35,709$225,534
Matthew DempseySenior Editor, InvestigationsFT$119,028$1,418$120,446
Joanna Zuckerman BernsteinDeputy DirectorFT$107,689$4,110$111,799

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David BoardmanChair
Annie Mccain MadoniaVice Chair
Kathleen a PavelkoDirector (eff 1/23)
George FernandezDirector (eff 4/23)
Olivia BensonDirector (eff 7/23)
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$7,657,904
Program Service Revenue
$7,000
Investment Income
$17,000
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$7,657,904
Change in Net Assets
$4,501,195

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,665,683
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$16,221
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$19,603
Other Revenue Adjustments
$15,986
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,685,286
Total Revenue per Form 990
$7,681,904
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,503,035
Other Expenses$677,674
Total Fundraising Expense$515,702
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,527,737$81,846$240,237$1,849,820
Fees for Services Other$181,599$16,464$55,947$254,010
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$45,106$112,767$67,661$225,534
Other Employee Benefits$168,323$10,761$26,674$205,758
Payroll Taxes$148,546$16,783$28,030$193,359
Fees for Services Legal$14,049$88,024-$102,073
Office Expenses$26,880$4,145$33,777$64,802
Travel$46,684$6,413$8,475$61,572
Fees for Services Accounting-$41,585-$41,585
Advertising$19,050$374$17,406$36,830
Information Technology-$30,980-$30,980
Pension Plan Contributions$23,131$1,530$3,903$28,564
Other Expenses$11,637$1,463$610$13,710
Insurance-$12,572-$12,572
Conferences and Meetings$3,801$198$1,384$5,383
Occupancy$1,900--$1,900
Depreciation Depletion-$1,567-$1,567
Total Functional Expenses$2,234,779$430,228$515,702$3,180,709

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,185,082
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,180,709
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,164,723
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$20,359
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$15,986
Other Expense Adjustments$15,986
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
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
2024-10-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christopher Baxter
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
27
Volunteers
6

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, 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, 2023.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising expense offset against revenue on financial statement 15,986.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising expense offset against revenue on financial statement 15,986.”

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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, 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, 2023.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FUNDRAISING EXPENSE OFFSET AGAINST REVENUE ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT 15,986.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FUNDRAISING EXPENSE OFFSET AGAINST REVENUE ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT 15,986.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ANNIE 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD FOR WHICH MINUTES NEED TO BE DOCUMENTED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3NO CONFLICTS AROSE OR WERE DISCLOSED. THE BOARD REGULARLY MONITORED THIS THROUGH ITS MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS IN THE TIME PERIOD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENT, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,746,499
Liabilities
$69,154
Net assets
$4,677,345
Revenue
$7,681,904
Expenses
$3,180,709
Net income
$4,501,195
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