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Alabama Media Foundation

EIN 92-1307257 • 501(c)3 • Birmingham, AL

Profile

The mission of alabama media foundation is to provide news and information to alabamians regarding state and local government, culture, transportation, taxes, education, crime, and other public- interest issues.

2213 Morris AveBirmingham, AL 35203

1819news.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

43rd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 43% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

64th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$169,880

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.3% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

72%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

44th percentile

4.2%

Faster revenue growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Up

$556,601

Up $233,625 (+72%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$105,732

Down $59,816 (-36%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$450,869

Up $293,441 (+186%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue43rd percentileNet Margin64th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,319,131

Up $93,016 (+4.2%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$2,025,690

Down $42,997 (-2.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$293,441

Up $136,013 (+86%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2023: $322,976Liabilities 2023: $165,548Net Assets 2023: $157,4282023Assets 2024: $556,601Liabilities 2024: $105,732Net Assets 2024: $450,8692024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$556,601
Liabilities$105,732
Net Assets$450,869
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth44th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Revenue 2023: $2,226,115Expenses 2023: $2,068,687Net Income 2023: $157,4282023Revenue 2024: $2,319,131Expenses 2024: $2,025,690Net Income 2024: $293,4412024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,319,131
Expenses$2,025,690
Net Income$293,441
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$556,601
Liabilities
$105,732
Net assets
$450,869
Revenue
$2,319,131
Expenses
$2,025,690
Net income
$293,441
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.11$0.45$2.32$2.03$0.29
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.17$0.16$2.23$2.07$0.16
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$2,427,479
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of alabama media foundation is to provide news and information to alabamians regarding state and local government, culture, transportation, taxes, education, crime, and other public- interest issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$116,516$455,982▲ $339,466
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$43,438$33,785▼ $9,653
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$10,000--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$13,556$9,688▼ $3,868
Accounts Receivable$7,000--
Total Assets$322,976$556,601▲ $233,625
Other Assets Total$132,466$57,146▼ $75,320
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$128,430$68,171▼ $60,259
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$37,118$37,561▲ $443
Total Liabilities$165,548$105,732▼ $59,816
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$157,428$450,869▲ $293,441
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$157,428$450,869▲ $293,441
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$322,976$556,601▲ $233,625

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$33,785$14,480$48,265
Other Assets Org$52,074--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Bryan DawsonChief Executive OfficerFT$150,735$19,145$169,880
Jeff PoorEditor in ChiefFT$152,000-$152,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mark PeeplesChairman
Josh RhodesDirector
Rick LuskDirector
William HandDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,311,869
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$7,262
All Other Contributions
$2,245,414
Change in Net Assets
$293,441

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,319,131
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$108,348
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,427,479
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,319,131
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,271,430
Other Expenses$754,260
Total Fundraising Expense$23,712
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$741,932$66,376$21,115$829,423
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$310,138$11,742-$321,880
Payroll Taxes$80,031$5,943$1,634$87,608
All Other Expenses$42,458$29,472-$71,930
Other Expenses$61,767$522-$62,289
Travel$38,574--$38,574
Occupancy$9,352$28,057-$37,409
Fees for Services Other-$33,145-$33,145
Office Expenses$7,674$14,056-$21,730
Other Employee Benefits$18,588$1,381$743$20,712
Information Technology$790$17,329-$18,119
Insurance$13,218--$13,218
Pension Plan Contributions$10,786$801$220$11,807
Depreciation Depletion$9,653--$9,653
Fees for Services Legal-$5,000-$5,000
Interest-$1,459-$1,459
Total Functional Expenses$1,721,364$280,614$23,712$2,025,690

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,134,038
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,025,690
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,025,690
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$108,348
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$115,610
Fundraising Direct Expenses$108,348
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$115,610$115,610$108,348$7,262
Total Events$115,610$115,610$108,348$7,262
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability$53,117
Accrued Expenses$15,054
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“Form 990 is first reviewed by key staff and the ceo for review, after review, the draft is provided to the board of directors to review and approve.”

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

“The organization annualy conducts a reveiw for conflicts of interest and requires staff to report if conflict of interest arises during the year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board of directors pulls together comparable data on salaries for different positions at comparable non-profits. It then uses that information, as well as what the institute can afford, to make key salary decisions.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Alabama Media Foundation
EIN
92-1307257
Phone
3344780808
Address
2213 MORRIS AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

Signing Officer

Name
Bryan Dawson
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
3344780808
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Bryan Dawson
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Al
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
20
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Pearce Bevill Leesburg Moore Pc
Address
110 OFFICE PARK DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35223
Preparer
William Brown
Phone
2053235440
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The foundation adopted accounting standards relating to uncertainty of income tax positions. Management assessed whether there were any uncertain tax positions that may give rise to income tax liabilities and determined that there were no such matters requiring recognition in the accompanying financial statements. The foundation files information returns in the u.s. Federal jurisdiction and the state of alabama.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Event revenue reduced by event expenses 108,348.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“EVENT EXPENSES 108,348.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt115054
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FOUNDATION ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS RELATING TO UNCERTAINTY OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS. MANAGEMENT ASSESSED WHETHER THERE WERE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT MAY GIVE RISE TO INCOME TAX LIABILITIES AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO SUCH MATTERS REQUIRING RECOGNITION IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION FILES INFORMATION RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION AND THE STATE OF ALABAMA.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EVENT REVENUE REDUCED BY EVENT EXPENSES 108,348.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EVENT EXPENSES 108,348.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PULLS TOGETHER COMPARABLE DATA ON SALARIES FOR DIFFERENT POSITIONS AT COMPARABLE NON-PROFITS. IT THEN USES THOSE COMPARABLES, AS WELL AS WHAT THE INSTITUTE CAN AFFORD, TO MAKE KEY SALARY DECISIONS.
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 3
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IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FORM 990 IS FIRST REVIEWED BY KEY STAFF AND THE CEO FOR REVIEW, AFTER REVIEW, THE DRAFT IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REVIEW AND APPROVE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALY CONDUCTS A REVEIW FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND REQUIRES STAFF TO REPORT IF CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES DURING THE YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PULLS TOGETHER COMPARABLE DATA ON SALARIES FOR DIFFERENT POSITIONS AT COMPARABLE NON-PROFITS. IT THEN USES THAT INFORMATION, AS WELL AS WHAT THE INSTITUTE CAN AFFORD, TO MAKE KEY SALARY DECISIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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