CHICAGO SUN-TIMES MEDIA INC: Form 990, tax year 2023
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- Organization
- CHICAGO SUN-TIMES MEDIA INC (EIN 87-4304197)
- Tax period
- 2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30
- Filed
- 2024-11-14
- IRS object ID
- 202443199349313399
- Schema version
- 2023v5.1
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2024-11-14T15:33:46-06:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2024-06-30 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 381357951 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | PLANTE & MORAN PLLC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 10 S RIVERSIDE PLAZA 9TH FLOOR | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | CHICAGO | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | IL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 60606 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2023-07-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 874304197 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | CHICAGO SUN-TIMES MEDIA INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | CHIC | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 3123213000 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 848 EAST GRAND AVENUE NAVY PIER | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | CHICAGO | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | IL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 60611 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | MELISSA BELL | PersonNm |
| Person Title | PRESIDENT | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 3123213000 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2024-11-10 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (1) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr | Yes (1) | IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | LU ANN TRAPP | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P01506476 | PTIN |
| Phone | 3122071040 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2024-11-10 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2023 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | MELISSA BELL | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 848 EAST GRAND AVENUE NAVY PIER | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | CHICAGO | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | IL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 60611 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $39,465,977 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | 0 | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | HTTPS://CHICAGO.SUNTIMES.COM | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 2022 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | DE | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | CHICAGO SUN-TIMES SERVES THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY PROVIDING NEWS AND INFORMATION THROUGH LOCAL AND INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 5 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 4 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 184 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 4 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $8,468,387 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $0 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $10,330,920 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $11,188,146 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $29,674,072 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $27,942,801 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $50,370 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $21,742 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $326,620 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $306,899 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $40,381,982 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $39,459,588 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| PY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $16,584,076 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $19,428,777 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $4,318,346 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $22,081,141 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $21,158,543 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $38,665,217 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $40,587,320 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $1,716,765 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | -$1,127,732 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $32,946,942 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $32,090,972 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $5,257,177 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $5,528,941 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $27,689,765 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $26,562,031 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Mission | CHICAGO SUN-TIMES SERVES THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY STRENGTHENING THE WELL-BEING OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND OUR DEMOCRACY THROUGH INDEPENDENT LOCAL JOURNALISM. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | 0 | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | 0 | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $32,067,655 | ExpenseAmt |
| Revenue | $19,657,505 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | CHICAGO SUN-TIMES MEDIA, INC IS A 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY STRENGTHENING THE WELL-BEING OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND OUR DEMOCRACY THROUGH INDEPENDENT LOCAL JOURNALISM. CHICAGO SUN-TIMES MEDIA PRODUCES ACCESSIBLE, TRUSTED NEWS, INFORMATION AND PROGRAMMING THAT HELPS ALL CHICAGO AREA RESIDENTS MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS EVERY DAY, PARTICIPATE IN OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AND MAKE THE MOST OF OUR REGION. | Desc |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $32,067,655 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (1) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | 0 | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | 0 | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 0 | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | 0 | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | 0 | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | 0 | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | 0 | CreditCounselingInd |
| Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments | 0 | DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (1) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | 0 | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | 0 | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | Yes (1) | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | 0 | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | 0 | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | 0 | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (1) | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | 0 | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | 0 | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | 0 | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | 0 | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | 0 | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | 0 | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | 0 | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | 0 | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | 0 | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | 0 | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | 0 | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | 0 | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | 0 | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | 0 | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent | 0 | BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | 0 | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | 0 | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | 0 | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | 0 | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | 0 | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | Yes (1) | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | 0 | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | 0 | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | 0 | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 116 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (1) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 184 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (1) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | Yes (1) | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Form990 T Filed | Yes (1) | Form990TFiledInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | 0 | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | 0 | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | 0 | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | 0 | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | 0 | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | 0 | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | 0 | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | 0 | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 5 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 4 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | 0 | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | Yes (1) | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | Yes (1) | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | 0 | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | Yes (1) | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | Yes (1) | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | Yes (1) | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (1) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (1) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | 0 | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | 0 | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (1) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (1) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (1) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (1) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (1) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | 0 | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | 0 | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | 0 | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | CA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | IL | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MI | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | NY | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | WI | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Own Website | Yes (X) | OwnWebsiteInd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RINA DEDHIA | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 3129484634 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 848 EAST GRAND AVENUE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | CHICAGO | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | IL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 60611 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (15 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Average Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt | Key EmployeeKeyEmployeeInd | Highest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd | Former Ofcr Director TrusteeFormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW MOOG | ||||||||||
| PRESIDENT | 19.00 | 21.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $685,767 | $37,094 | |||
| ADRIENNE KING | ||||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.25 | 1.25 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| LERRY J KNOX JR | ||||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.25 | 1.25 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| KRISTEN MACK | ||||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.25 | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| ARETAE WYLER | ||||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.25 | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| RINA DEDHIA | ||||||||||
| TREASURER | 16.00 | 24.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $372,453 | $38,335 | ||||
| CYNTHIA PHOTOS ABBOTT | ||||||||||
| SECRETARY | 20.00 | 20.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $303,260 | $29,297 | ||||
| MARY T HOFFMAN | ||||||||||
| VP OF ADVERTISING (TO 8/2023) | 40.00 | 0.00 | $205,094 | $0 | $7,630 | Yes (X) | ||||
| BRIAN M WATSON | ||||||||||
| CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER | 40.00 | 0.00 | $208,457 | $0 | $4,009 | Yes (X) | ||||
| LYNN D SWEET | ||||||||||
| WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF | 40.00 | 0.00 | $177,686 | $0 | $9,478 | Yes (X) | ||||
| CRISTINA ESCOBEDO | ||||||||||
| CONTROLLER | 40.00 | 0.00 | $179,682 | $0 | $9,060 | Yes (X) | ||||
| FRAN S STONE | ||||||||||
| CITY HALL REPORTER | 40.00 | 0.00 | $160,127 | $0 | $1,577 | Yes (X) | ||||
| JENNIFER J KHO KRUPNICK | ||||||||||
| EXECUTIVE EDITOR | 40.00 | 0.00 | $282,265 | $0 | $21,495 | Yes (X) | ||||
| DAVID L NEWBART | ||||||||||
| MANAGING EDITOR | 40.00 | 0.00 | $163,985 | $0 | $8,863 | Yes (X) | ||||
| NYKIA WRIGHT | ||||||||||
| CEO (TO 2/2023) | 40.00 | 0.00 | $412,129 | $0 | $8,693 | Yes (X) | ||||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $1,789,425 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $1,361,480 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $175,531 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 37 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | Yes (1) | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | Yes (1) | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | 0 | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)
| Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | ServicesServicesDesc | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G&R PUBLIC LAW & STRATEGIES LLC | |||||
| 20 SOUTH CLARK ST - SUITE 1620 | CHICAGO | IL | 60603 | LEGAL SERVICES | $242,500 |
| MILLENNIAL SERVICES LLC | |||||
| 3338 MARQUETTE TRAIL | MICHIGAN CITY | IN | 46360 | INBOUND CIRCULATION CALL CENTER | $235,010 |
| JONES DAY | |||||
| PO BOX 7805 BEN FRANKLIN STATION | WASHINGTON | DC | 20044 | LEGAL SERVICES | $220,341 |
| VOX MEDIA LLC | |||||
| PO BOX 200064 | PITTSBURGH | PA | 15251 | SOFTWARE LICENSING SALES | $215,250 |
| MADISON MARKETING AGENCY LCC | |||||
| 130 E MARION AVE STE 512121 | PUNTA GORDA | FL | 33951 | DIRECT MAIL SERVICES | $189,967 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 8 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| All Other Contributions | $11,188,146 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $11,188,146 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (3 entries)
| DescDesc | BusinessBusinessCd | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt | Related Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | Unrelated Business RevenueUnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCULATION REVENUE | 513110 | $19,101,825 | $19,101,825 | |
| PRINT & DIGITAL ADVERTISING | 513110 | $8,468,387 | $8,468,387 | |
| WIRE SERVICE REVENUE | 513110 | $372,589 | $372,589 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $27,942,801 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $28,131 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $28,131 | ExclusionAmt |
Royalties Revenue RoyaltiesRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $183,091 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $183,091 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other | $6,389 | OtherAmt |
Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other | -$6,389 | OtherAmt |
Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | -$6,389 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | -$6,389 | ExclusionAmt |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | OTHER REVENUE | Desc |
| Business | 900099 | BusinessCd |
| Total Revenue Column | $123,808 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $123,808 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Revenue Total | $123,808 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $39,459,588 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $19,657,505 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $8,468,387 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $145,550 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part IX | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,112,513 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,382,386 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,127,528 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $602,599 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $13,631,954 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $10,802,369 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,744,893 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,084,692 | FundraisingAmt |
Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $179,223 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $145,740 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $20,354 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $13,129 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,543,331 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,283,480 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $98,912 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $160,939 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $961,756 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $764,580 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $112,063 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $85,113 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $121,334 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $71,173 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $50,161 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $108,325 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $69,174 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $39,151 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $6,814,883 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $5,729,249 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $401,015 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $684,619 | FundraisingAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $459,385 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $236,535 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Fundraising | $222,850 | FundraisingAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $270,662 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $144,901 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $48,278 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $77,483 | FundraisingAmt |
Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,510,711 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $882,600 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $329,977 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $298,134 | FundraisingAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $957,701 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $761,356 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $111,590 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $84,755 | FundraisingAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $385,581 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $373,775 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $8,553 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $3,253 | FundraisingAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $72,669 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $47,904 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $24,745 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $20 | FundraisingAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $90,411 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $71,875 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $10,535 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $8,001 | FundraisingAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $321,272 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $255,406 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $37,434 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $28,432 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | PRINTING & DISTRIBUTION | Desc |
| Total | $7,148,157 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $7,058,264 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Fundraising | $89,893 | FundraisingAmt |
All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,897,452 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,986,888 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $36,130 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $874,434 | FundraisingAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $40,587,320 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $32,067,655 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $4,201,319 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $4,318,346 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $8,083,485 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $6,563,112 | EOYAmt |
Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $12,871,158 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $11,901,177 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,284,389 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,216,377 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $419,979 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $533,946 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $634,726 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $313,127 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $360,926 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $321,599 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $9,927,005 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $11,554,761 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $32,946,942 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $32,090,972 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,084,343 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,572,350 | EOYAmt |
Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $3,172,834 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,956,591 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $5,257,177 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $5,528,941 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows FASB117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind |
No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $8,626,262 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $10,401,838 | EOYAmt |
Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $19,063,503 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $16,160,193 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $27,689,765 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $26,562,031 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $32,946,942 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $32,090,972 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part XI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd |
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | -$1,127,732 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | -$2 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | 0 | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (1) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (1) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | 0 | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $32,107,702 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $10,330,920 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $11,188,146 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $53,626,768 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $32,107,702 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $10,330,920 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $11,188,146 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $53,626,768 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $36,087,361 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $17,539,407 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $67,273 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $253,252 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $183,091 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $503,616 | TotalAmt |
Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $19,186 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $123,735 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $145,550 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $288,471 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $54,418,855 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $53,612,861 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| First5 Years170 | Yes (X) | First5Years170Ind |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $634,726 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $313,127 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $321,599 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $321,599 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | DUE FROM AFFILIATE | Desc |
| Book Value | $11,554,761 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Other Assets | $11,554,761 | TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $41,744,978 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Donated Services And Use Fclts | $269,500 | DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported | $269,500 | RevenueNotReportedAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $41,475,478 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Other Revenues Not Included | -$2,015,890 | OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt | -$2,015,890 | RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $39,459,588 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $40,856,824 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Donated Services Use Fclts | $269,500 | DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt |
| Expenses Not Reported | $269,500 | ExpensesNotReportedAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $40,587,324 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Other Expenses Not Included | -$4 | OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt |
| Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt | -$4 | ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $40,587,320 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | NON-OPERATING - LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS -6,389. ROUNDING -1. TRANSFER TO OPERATING ACTIVITY -2,009,500. |
| PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | ROUNDING -4. |
Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Severance Payment | Yes (1) | SeverancePaymentInd |
| Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan | 0 | SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd |
| Equity Based Comp Arrngm | 0 | EquityBasedCompArrngmInd |
| Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org | 0 | CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs | 0 | CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org | 0 | CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs | 0 | CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd |
| Any Non Fixed Payments | Yes (1) | AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd |
| Initial Contract Exception | 0 | InitialContractExceptionInd |
Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (11 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Base Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Compensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt | Bonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmount | Bonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt | Other Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Other Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt | Deferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt | Deferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt | Nontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt | Nontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt | Total Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Total Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt | Comp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt | Comp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW MOOG | ||||||||||||||
| PRESIDENT | $0 | $487,811 | $0 | $197,956 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,200 | $0 | $23,894 | $0 | $722,861 | $0 | $0 |
| NYKIA WRIGHT | ||||||||||||||
| CEO (TO 2/2023) | $58,283 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $353,846 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,693 | $0 | $420,822 | $0 | $353,846 | $0 |
| RINA DEDHIA | ||||||||||||||
| TREASURER | $0 | $315,453 | $0 | $57,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,200 | $0 | $25,135 | $0 | $410,788 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA PHOTOS ABBOTT | ||||||||||||||
| SECRETARY | $0 | $268,260 | $0 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,989 | $0 | $17,308 | $0 | $332,557 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER J KHO KRUPNICK | ||||||||||||||
| EXECUTIVE EDITOR | $247,265 | $0 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,288 | $0 | $18,207 | $0 | $303,760 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY T HOFFMAN | ||||||||||||||
| VP OF ADVERTISING (TO 8/2023) | $107,289 | $0 | $61,805 | $0 | $36,000 | $0 | $1,109 | $0 | $6,521 | $0 | $212,724 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN M WATSON | ||||||||||||||
| CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER | $208,457 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,210 | $0 | $1,799 | $0 | $212,466 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CRISTINA ESCOBEDO | ||||||||||||||
| CONTROLLER | $179,682 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,855 | $0 | $7,205 | $0 | $188,742 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN D SWEET | ||||||||||||||
| WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF | $177,686 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,478 | $0 | $187,164 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID L NEWBART | ||||||||||||||
| MANAGING EDITOR | $163,985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,523 | $0 | $7,340 | $0 | $172,848 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAN S STONE | ||||||||||||||
| CITY HALL REPORTER | $160,127 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,577 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $161,704 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| PART I, LINE 3 | ACCORDING TO THE BYLAWS OF CHICAGO SUN-TIMES MEDIA, INC., ("CSTM") THE CEO OF CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA ("CPM") SERVES EX OFFICIO AS THE PRESIDENT OF CSTM. THE PRESIDENT IS PAID BY CPM AND COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED BY THE CPM COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE CSTM BOARD DID NOT REVIEW OR APPROVE THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION. THE CSTM BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS, REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE ADEQUACY AND REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION OF SENIOR EXECUTIVES OF CSTM. THE PROCESS INCLUDED REVIEW OF A REPORT PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT ANALYZING COMPENSATION DATA FROM COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HIRES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PREPARE THE ABOVE MENTIONED REPORT EVERY TWO TO THREE YEARS. THE REPORT IS UPDATED ANNUALLY. THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS OF THE BOARD REGARDING COMPENSATION ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD'S MEETING MINUTES. THE BOARD MET IN AUGUST 2024 TO REVIEW COMPENSATION OF SENIOR EXECUTIVES. |
| PART I, LINE 4A | THE PRIOR CEO RECEIVED INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS FROM FEBRUARY 2023 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2024 PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT APPROVED BY THE CHICAGO SUN-TIMES MEDIA INC. BOARD. THE TOTAL AMOUNT WAS REPORTED AS DEFERRED COMPENSATION ON THE PRIOR FORM 990 FOR FYE 6/30/23. 2023 PAYMENTS, WHICH WERE RECEIVED DURING 2023 AND REPORTED ON THE 2023 FORM W-2, ARE REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III) AND ALSO COLUMN (F) SINCE THE AMOUNTS WERE ALSO REPORTED ON THE PRIOR FORM 990 AS DEFERRED COMP. THE PRIOR VP OF ADVERTISING RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAYMENTS. THIS AMOUNT IS INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III) AS OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SEVERANCE PAID BY DECEMBER 2023 WAS $36,000. |
| PART I, LINE 7 | AS INDICATED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, THE VP OF ADVERTISING RECEIVED DISCRETIONARY COMMISSIONS BASED ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ADVERTISING TEAM. |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (11 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH A RELATED ORGANIZATION, CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA, INC. THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND ALSO STRATEGIC GUIDANCE, FUNDRAISING, MARKETING AND LEGAL COUNSEL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 | ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2023, THE CSTM BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED AMENDMENTS TO THE CSTM BYLAWS. THE CHANGES BECAME EFFECTIVE ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2023, WHEN CSTM'S SOLE MEMBER, CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA, INC., APPROVED THE AMENDMENTS. THE KEY AMENDMENTS ARE CONTAINED IN ARTICLE IV. THE AMENDMENTS ELIMINATE THE CEO ROLE BUT PRESERVE THE ROLE OF PRESIDENT, WHICH IS REQUIRED BY DELAWARE LAW. THE AMENDMENTS ALSO DESIGNATE THAT A DIRECTOR OF THE MEMBER, CPM, SHALL SERVE AS BOARD CHAIR; AND, APPOINT THE CEO OF CPM TO SERVE AS PRESIDENT OF CSTM ON AN EX OFFICIO BASIS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION IS CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA, INC., AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE SOLE MEMBER HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | IN ADDITION TO THE RIGHTS AND POWERS ACCORDED A MEMBER BY DELAWARE LAW, THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OR CONSENT OF THE MEMBER SHALL BE REQUIRED WITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLOWING: A. ELECTION OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION; B. APPROVAL OF THE BORROWING OF ANY SUM, THE PRINCIPAL OF WHICH EXCEEDS $50,000, OR WHICH HAS A STATED TERM OF GREATER THAN ONE YEAR, OR WHICH IS SECURED BY A MORTGAGE OF ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE CORPORATION'S REAL PROPERTY OR THE CREATION OF A SECURITY INTEREST IN THE CORPORATION'S ASSETS, INCLUDING PERSONAL PROPERTY AND REVENUES, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LENDER, LESSOR OR VENDOR, OR THE DEFEASANCE, ADVANCE PAYMENT OR CANCELLATION OF ANY OUTSTANDING DEBT OF THE CATEGORY DESCRIBED HEREIN; C. APPROVAL OF ANY VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION, MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, SALE OR TRANSFER OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE CORPORATION'S ASSETS (DEFINED AS 10% OR MORE), OR ANY CREATION OF A SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE CORPORATION OF THE CORPORATION; D. APPROVAL OF ALL ANNUAL AND LONG-TERM CAPITAL, OPERATIONAL BUDGETS AND STRATEGIC PLANS OF THE CORPORATION; E. ADOPTION OF, APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO, OR AMENDMENT OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION; F. APPROVAL OF ANY GUARANTY OF DEBT; G. APPROVAL OF ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE CORPORATION'S INSURANCE SPECIFICATIONS OR LIMITS; H. APPROVAL OF THE SELECTION OF, OR CHANGES OF, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS; I. APPROVAL OF ANY SALE OR TRANSFER OF CORPORATION ASSETS TO A NON-AFFILIATED ENTITY OR A THIRD-PARTY ENTITY; AND J. APPROVAL OF ANY CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CORPORATION AND A THIRD PARTY WHICH INVOLVES THE PROVISION OF GOODS AND SERVICES HAVING A VALUE IN EXCESS OF $250,000 FOR CAPITAL OR $500,000 IN AGGREGATE FOR OPERATING AND CAPITAL WHICH HAD NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY MEMBER IN AN ANNUAL CAPITAL OR OPERATING BUDGET. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS PRESENT THE RETURN TO THE CHICAGO SUN-TIMES MEDIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER, BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | WE REVIEW AND MONITOR DISCLOSED CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B | THE CHICAGO SUN-TIMES MEDIA, INC.'S (CSTM) PRESIDENT IS PAID BY CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA, INC. (CPM) (SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT). COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED BY THE CPM COMP COMMITTEE, THE CSTM BOARD DID NOT REVIEW OR APPROVE THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE MEMBER SERVES EX OFFICIO AS PRESIDENT OF CSTM. THE CPM COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS, REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO. THE PROCESS INCLUDED REVIEW OF A REPORT PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT ANALYZING COMPENSATION DATA FROM COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HIRES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PREPARE THE ABOVE MENTIONED REPORT ONCE EVERY TWO TO THREE YEARS. THE REPORT IS UPDATED ANNUALLY. THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S MEETING MINUTES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MET IN AUGUST 2024. THE CSTM BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMPOSED OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS, REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE ADEQUACY AND REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION OF SENIOR EXECUTIVES OF CSTM. THE PROCESS INCLUDED REVIEW OF A REPORT PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT ANALYZING COMPENSATION DATA FROM COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HIRES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PREPARE THE ABOVE MENTIONED REPORT EVERY TWO TO THREE YEARS. THE REPORT IS UPDATED ANNUALLY. THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS OF THE BOARD REGARDING COMPENSATION ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD'S MEETING MINUTES. THE BOARD MET IN AUGUST 2024 TO REVIEW SENIOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | CONTRACTOR FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,099,377. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,099,377. CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 793,514. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 210,560. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 569,971. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,574,045. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 836,358. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 190,455. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 114,648. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,141,461. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | ROUNDING -2. |
Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR
Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp
Disregarded Entity Name DisregardedEntityName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 848 E GRAND AVE NAVY PIER | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | CHICAGO | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | IL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 60611 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 363687394 | EIN |
| Primary Activities | SERVES THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY DELIVERING DIVERSE, COMPELLING CONTENT | PrimaryActivitiesTxt |
| Legal Domicile State | IL | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Exempt Code Section | 501(C)(3) | ExemptCodeSectionTxt |
| Public Charity Status | LINE 7 | PublicCharityStatusTxt |
| Controlled Organization | 0 | ControlledOrganizationInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts Rylts | 0 | ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd |
| Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth Org | 0 | GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd |
| Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth Org | 0 | GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd |
| Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org | 0 | LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd |
| Loans Or Guarantees From Oth Org | 0 | LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd |
| Div Related Organization | 0 | DivRelatedOrganizationInd |
| Asset Sale To Other Org | 0 | AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd |
| Asset Purchase From Other Org | 0 | AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd |
| Asset Exchange | 0 | AssetExchangeInd |
| Rental Of Facilities To Oth Org | 0 | RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd |
| Rental Of Fclts From Oth Org | 0 | RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd |
| Perform Of Services For Oth Org | 0 | PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd |
| Perform Of Services By Other Org | Yes (1) | PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd |
| Sharing Of Facilities | Yes (1) | SharingOfFacilitiesInd |
| Paid Employees Sharing | Yes (1) | PaidEmployeesSharingInd |
| Reimbursement Paid To Other Org | Yes (1) | ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd |
| Reimbursement Paid By Other Org | Yes (1) | ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd |
| Transfer To Other Org | 0 | TransferToOtherOrgInd |
| Transfer From Other Org | Yes (1) | TransferFromOtherOrgInd |