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EIN 37-2064285

Santa Cruz Local

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Santa Cruz
State
California
Year formed
2022
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A30: Media, Communications Organizations
Description
Our journalism responds to your questions and priorities. We specialize in investigative reporting. Independent nonpartisan newsroom serving Santa Cruz County, California. Produce fair, accurate and free journalism for the general public. Literary.
Total revenues
$418,629
2023
20222023$0$0.2m$0.4m
Total expenses
$305,970
2023
20222023$0$0.2m$0.4m
Total assets
$242,959
2023
20222023$0$0.2m
Num. employees
0
2023
2022202300.51

Program areas at Santa Cruz Local

Provided fair, nonpartisan journalism to many of Santa Cruz Couty residents.

Who funds Santa Cruz Local

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation Santa Cruz CountyFor General Operating Support$98,000
Community Foundation Santa Cruz CountyTo Enable Rich Learning Experiences and Academic Excellence in Loma Prieta$8,231

Personnel at Santa Cruz Local

NameTitleCompensation
Kara Meyberg GuzmanChief Executive Officer$60,040
John BallardChief Financial Officer$0
Elizabeth Clifton DoolinSecretary$0

Financials for Santa Cruz Local

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$418,629
Program services$0
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$418,629

Form 990s for Santa Cruz Local

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-22990View PDF
2023-122024-03-01990View PDF
2022-122023-09-19990EZView PDF

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Data update history
May 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $98,000 from Community Foundation Santa Cruz County
October 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
October 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
877 Cedar St Suite 150
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Metro area
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
County
Santa Cruz County, CA
Website URL
santacruzlocal.org/ 
Phone
(831) 291-3456
IRS details
EIN
37-2064285
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2022
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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