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EIN 26-4219405

Sopris Sun

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Carbondale
State
Colorado
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A33: Printing, Publishing
Description
Sopris Sun produces a weekly newspaper and maintains a website with the mission of informing and building community in and around Carbondale, Colorado. The publication distributes approximately 3,600 print copies each week, covering news and events for local nonprofit organizations, businesses, and local government entities. Additionally, they provide free and discounted advertising to enable greater access to their audience for those who could not otherwise afford it.
Total revenues
$552,221
2023
Total expenses
$527,567
2023
Total assets
$9,569
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Sopris Sun

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Who funds Sopris Sun

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rose Community FoundationEl Sol Del Valle Capacity Building, Transition To New System, Cohort Participation$80,117
The Miami FoundationProgram Support$21,000
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$14,615
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Sopris Sun

NameTitleCompensation
Todd ChamberlinExecutive Director$0
Klaus KocherTreasurer$0
Kocher KlausPast Treasurer
Barbara DillePast Board Treasurer
Marilyn MurphyBoard President
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Sopris Sun

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$223,363
Program services$328,853
Investment income and dividends
Tax-exempt bond proceeds
Royalty revenue
Net rental income
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5
Total revenues$552,221

Form 990s for Sopris Sun

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-30990View PDF
2022-122023-09-25990View PDF
2021-122022-07-07990View PDF
2020-122021-09-03990View PDF
2019-122021-12-17990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $21,000 from The Miami Foundation
April 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $10,724 from Colorado Gives Foundation
November 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 399
Carbondale, CO 81623
County
Garfield County, CO
Website URL
soprissun.com/ 
Phone
(970) 510-3003
IRS details
EIN
26-4219405
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A33: Printing, Publishing
NAICS code, primary
5111: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Parent/child status
Independent
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