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EIN 87-4775293

Outlier Media

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
16
City
Detroit
State
Michigan
Year formed
2021
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
W00: Public Policy, Public Services Institutions: General
Description
The organization's mission is to provide critical information to underserved communities by using data from public records. Information is shared via electronic means. In addition, information-needs assessments are performed for communities around the country to help community organizations and journalists fill information and accountability gaps.
Total revenues
$3,093,331
2023
Total expenses
$1,751,273
2023
Total assets
$3,403,404
2023
Num. employees
16
2023

Program areas at Outlier Media

The organization's mission is to provide critical information to underserved communities by using data from public records. Information is shared via electronic means. In addition, information-needs assessments are performed for communities around the country to help community organizations and journalists fill information and accountability gaps.

Who funds Outlier Media

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationIn Support of General Operations$500,000
The Patrick J McGovern FoundationTo Enhance Outlier Medias SMS Reporting System and Scale Its Documenters Network$300,000
Skyline FoundationGeneral Support$250,000
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Outlier Media

NameTitleCompensation
Chelsea BrownFounder and Editor - In - Chief
Candice FortmanExecutive Director$110,000
Alex WashingtonDirector of Operations and Finance
Ashley FassettDevelopment Director
Kate Abbey-LambertzProduct and Engagement Manager
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Outlier Media

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,045,215
Program services$48,116
Investment income and dividends$0
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$0
Total revenues$3,093,331

Form 990s for Outlier Media

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
Data update history
January 11, 2025
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Song Foundation
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Skyline Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Public policy
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
440 Burroughs
Detroit, MI 48202
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
County
Wayne County, MI
Website URL
outliermedia.org/ 
Phone
(248) 395-3699
IRS details
EIN
87-4775293
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2021
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W00: Public Policy, Public Services Institutions: General
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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