Civic Intelligence

The Pulp

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 93-2918456

Aug 16, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 13, 2024

Organization ProfileTHEPULP.ORG
PO Box 9277Missoula, MT 59807

(406) 544-1047

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

65th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$24,615

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 26.5% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2023

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets86th percentile

Assets

$16,218

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$11,912

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$4,306

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin65th percentile

Revenue

$92,975

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$81,063

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$11,912

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$20K$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2023: $16,218Liabilities 2023: $4,306Net Assets 2023: $11,9122023Assets 2024: $17,965Liabilities 2024: $3,589Net Assets 2024: $14,3762024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$16,218
Liabilities$4,306
Net Assets$11,912
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2023: $92,975Expenses 2023: $81,063Net Income 2023: $11,9122023Revenue 2024: $260,024Expenses 2024: $257,560Net Income 2024: $2,4642024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$92,975
Expenses$81,063
Net Income$11,912
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 16, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 13, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$92,975
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Pulp is dedicated to publishing accurate and relevant news and information that informs and engages the people of Missoula and western Montana. Through our journalism we aim to promote discourse, foster civic engagement and create community.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The Pulp is an independent, nonprofit, local news organization in Missoula, Montana. In furtherance of its tax-exempt purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, The Pulp is dedicated to publishing accurate and relevant news and information that informs and engages the people of Missoula and western Montana. Through our journalism we aim to promote discourse, foster civic engagement and create community.The primary activity of The Pulp is to gather, investigate, and report on local news and events, and to publish that work in the form of written articles and other media free of charge. This includes reporting on local government and the elected officials representing Missoula and western Montana; housing and homelessness; education; local business; environmental issues; and issues relating to law, justice and equity. It also includes reporting on local arts and culture, history, social justice and social change.The Pulp launched in mid-September 2023 and over the following three and a half months published dozens of local news stories while also building fundraising capacity. It's supported by donations, sponsorships and grants. Donations come from individuals, most of whom contribute small amounts on a monthly or annual basis. Sponsorships are provided by local businesses and other organizations. Grants are awarded by foundations and other journalism-supporting entities.-$71,349
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ERIKA FREDRICKSONCo-PublisherFT$24,615-$24,615
MATTHEW FRANKCo-PublisherFT$21,538-$21,538
CHRISTINE LITTIGChairPT$0--
RACHEL GREGGSecretaryPT$0--
AMELIA REGALADOTreasurerPT$0--
MIGIZI PENSONEAUVice President-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Pulp
EIN
93-2918456
Phone
4065441047
Address
PO BOX 9277, MISSOULA, MT 59807

Signing Officer

Name
Matthew Frank
Title
Co-publisher
Signed
2024-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Boyle Deveny & Meyer PC
Address
305 South 4th East Suite 200, Missoula, MT 59801
Preparer
Matthew K Pritchard CPA
Phone
4067213555
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $292”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $83”

Other Expenses.1003

“Information Technology $389”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $2669”

Other Expenses.1

“Freelance expenses $15826”

Other Expenses.2

“READER FEES $4716”

Other Expenses.3

“Design and production $2000”

Other Expenses.4

“EDITORIAL EXPENSES $131”

Other Assets.1005

“Accounts Receivable - Beginning $0 Accounts Receivable - Ending $583”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $0 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $4306”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$16,218
Liabilities
$4,306
Net assets
$11,912
Revenue
$92,975
Expenses
$81,063
Net income
$11,912
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.04$0.14$2.60$2.58$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.04$0.12$0.93$0.81$0.12