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EIN 85-2868484

Isthmus Community Media

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Madison
State
Wisconsin
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A30: Media, Communications Organizations
Description
We provide free, online access to local news in a monthly printed issue of Isthmus and daily on isthmus.com. We maintain a comprehensive community calendar. We post content to three social media platforms, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We monitor and offer a commenting system on articles to readers. We provide a platform for sponsorships. Isthmus serves the Madison community by providing independent trusted local journalism. We strengthen democracy by helping to create an informed citizenry.
Total revenues
$663,159
2023
Total expenses
$655,558
2023
Total assets
$207,209
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Isthmus Community Media

We provide free, online access to local news in a monthly printed issue of Isthmus and daily on isthmus.com. We maintain a comprehensive Community calendar. We post content to three social Media platforms, facebook, twitter and instagram. We monitor and offer a commenting system on articles to readers. We provide a platform for sponsorships.

Who funds Isthmus Community Media

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Miami FoundationProgram Support$31,700
Startingblock MadisonAccelerate Growth for Startup Company$6,500

Personnel at Isthmus Community Media

NameTitleCompensation
Judith DavidoffPresident and Editor$60,000
Mark ClearDevelopment Director
Eric MurphySales Director
Tim HenrekinCirculation Manager
Judy DavidoffPresident
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Isthmus Community Media

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$283,661
Program services$379,452
Investment income and dividends$10
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$36
Total revenues$663,159

Form 990s for Isthmus Community Media

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-08990View PDF
2022-122023-10-11990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990EZView PDF

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Data update history
December 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 2, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $41,215 from The Miami Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1542
Madison, WI 53701
Metro area
Madison, WI
County
Dane County, WI
Website URL
isthmus.com/ 
Phone
(608) 251-5627
IRS details
EIN
85-2868484
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2020
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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