Program areas at Beacon Media
The Beacon news delivers in-depth and free journalism on critical sectors such as government, education, health, labor, and housing across Missouri and Kansas. Operating through bureaus in Kansas city, wichita, topeka, and jefferson city, and in collaboration with other Media organizations, we ensure accountablility and transparency in governance, enhance public knowledge on health and education, and address economic stability through our labor and housing coverage. Our reporting empowers communities with reliable information essential for public participation and improving quality of life.
Who funds Beacon Media
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| American Journalism Project | 2023-12 | To Grow and Diversify Revenue and To Advance Toward A Sustainable Model for Local News. | $782,325 |
| Wichita Foundation (WCF) | 2023-06 | Innovation Award Table, the Hub and Ict Newsroom, Stipends, Final Fy23 Payment for Wichita, Distributions | $297,500 |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | 2023-12 | Support for Three Years of Operating Funds for the Beacon Further Supporting Organizational Health and Participation in the Kansas City Media Collaborative. 202204-12229 | $200,000 |
| ...and 7 more grants received |
Personnel at Beacon Media
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Kelsey Ryan | Founder Chief Executive Officer / Founder and Chief Executive Officer | $77,098 | 2023-06-30 |
| Stephanie Campbell | Chief Executive Officer | $0 | 2024-11-20 |
| Scott Canon | Editor in Chief | | 2024-11-20 |
| Mike Matson | Executive Director 3 and 1 and 22 To 7 and 31 and 22 | $0 | 2022-07-31 |
| Khadijah Bland | Director of Major Gifts | | 2024-11-20 |
| ...and 6 more key personnel |
Financials for Beacon Media
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 07/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,651,477 | $855,837 | 93% |
| Program services | $46,537 | $856 | 5336.6% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $4,019 | -100% |
| Total revenues | $1,698,014 | $860,712 | 97.3% |
Organizations like Beacon Media
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| The Daily Memphian | 501(c)(3) | Memphis, TN | $4,790,206 |
| Connecticut News Project | 501(c)(3) | Hartford, CT | $2,675,912 |
| Mountain State Spotlight | 501(c)(3) | Charleston, WV | $973,619 |
| Alabama Media Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Birmingham, AL | $2,226,115 |
| City Limits News | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $1,131,236 |
| San Jose News Bureau | 501(c)(3) | San Jose, CA | $1,053,008 |
| Underscore Media Collaboration | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $696,981 |
| Oklahoma Watch | 501(c)(3) | Oklahoma City, OK | $768,721 |
| Isthmus Community Media | 501(c)(3) | Madison, WI | $663,159 |
| Cardinal News | 501(c)(3) | Roanoke, VA | $1,333,452 |
Data update history
November 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 9, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 7, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Community engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 300 E 39th St
- Kansas City, MO 64111
- Metro area
- Kansas City, MO-KS
- County
- Jackson County, MO
- Website URL
- thebeaconnews.org/Â
- Phone
- (913) 645-1983
IRS details
- EIN
- 83-4587205
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2019
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A30: Media, Communications Organizations
- NAICS code, primary
- 5111: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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