Civic Intelligence

Overlook News Inc

EIN 93-1830001 • 501(c)3 • Saugerties, NY

Profile

The organization's mission is to: a) operate a reader-supported nonprofit newspaper, addressing issues pertinent to the communities of woodstock, shandaken, phoenicia, olive, west hurley, hunter, tannersville, saugerties, and surrounding communities (the "community"), embracing qualities that include clarity, integrity, and accuracy. B) to provide internet and print accessible news, information, and culture resources dedicated to the dissemination of local community news, events, and points of interest, as well as, weather, emergency, and general safety information for the community. C) the maintenance of an internet accessible digital archive of local historical materials, including photos, literature, audio, and other materials. D) to provide a forum for such other activities that help foster and promote the community, local literature, culture or traditions.

PO Box 414Saugerties, NY 12477

theoverlooknews.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

97th percentile

84%

Higher net margin than 97% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

NTEE A30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

$58,047

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$58,047

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin97th percentile

Revenue

$68,968

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$10,921

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$58,047

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2024: $58,047Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $58,0472024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$58,047
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$58,047
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2024: $68,968Expenses 2024: $10,921Net Income 2024: $58,0472024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$68,968
Expenses$10,921
Net Income$58,047
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$58,047
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$58,047
Revenue
$68,968
Expenses
$10,921
Net income
$58,047
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$58.0$0.00$58.0$69.0$10.9$58.0
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$68,968
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization's mission is to: a) operate a reader-supported nonprofit newspaper, addressing issues pertinent to the communities of woodstock, shandaken, phoenicia, olive, west hurley, hunter, tannersville, saugerties, and surrounding communities (the "community"), embracing qualities that include clarity, integrity, and accuracy. B) to provide internet and print accessible news, information, and culture resources dedicated to the dissemination of local community news, events, and points of interest, as well as, weather, emergency, and general safety information for the community. C) the maintenance of an internet accessible digital archive of local historical materials, including photos, literature, audio, and other materials. D) to provide a forum for such other activities that help foster and promote the community, local literature, culture or traditions.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
OPERATE A READER-SUPPORTED NONPROFIT NEWSPAPER, ADDRESSING ISSUES PERTINENT TO THE COMMUNITIES OF WOODSTOCK, SHANDAKEN, PHOENICIA, OLIVE, WEST HURLEY, HUNTER, TANNERSVILLE, SAUGERTIES, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES (COLLECTIVELY, THE "COMMUNITY"), EMBRACING QUALITIES THAT INCLUDE CLARITY, INTEGRITY, AND ACCURACY.-$10,921
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay74th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
SCOTT WIDMEYERDirectorPT$0--
JACQUELINE KELLACHANDirectorPT$0--
WILLIAM VAN RODENDirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Overlook News Inc
EIN
93-1830001
In Care Of
% JACQUELINE KELLACHAN
Phone
9176979506
Address
PO BOX 414, SAUGERTIES, NY 12477

Signing Officer

Name
Scott Widmeyer
Title
Director
Phone
9176979506
Signed
2025-06-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Merck & Shumen Cpas
Address
101 GREEN ST PO BOX 3537, KINGSTON, NY 12402
Preparer
Richard J Merck CPA
Phone
8453319667
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990EZ Part I Line 16

“Description:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Amount:1792”

Form 990EZ Part I Line 16

“Description:PROFESSIONAL FEES Amount:3958”

Form 990EZ Part I Line 16

“Description:DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS Amount:441”

Form 990EZ Part I Line 16

“Description:INN FEES Amount:4380”

Form 990EZ Part II Line 24

“Description:DUE FROM INN EOY Amount:58047”

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