The Observer

EIN: 351414743 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Notre Dame, IN

Total Revenue
$222,782
Total Expenses
$208,361
Total Assets
$4,522
Net Assets
$-87,416
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1966
Legal Domicile
IN
Phone
5746317575
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

The Observer, founded in 1966, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $223K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $208K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

Student newspaper which informs the communities of Notre Dame, Saint Mary's, and Holy Cross College of recent events.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $39,227
Program Service Revenue $183,065
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $490
TOTAL REVENUE $222,782

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $91,140
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $159,657
Other Expenses $117,221
TOTAL EXPENSES $208,361

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $222,782 $250,878 -0.1%
Expenses $208,361 $219,279 0.0%
Net Income $14,421 $31,599 -0.5%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
79
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$15,207
Total Directors
25
$48,094
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Gray Nocjar Managing Editor/Photo Editor 25.0
Officer Director
$3,206 $0 $3,206
Isa Sheikh Editor-in-Chief 30.0
Officer Director
$5,777 $0 $5,777
Kathryn Muchnick Managing Editor 25.0
Officer Director
$3,263 $0 $3,263
Liam Kelly Editor in Chief/Notre Dame News Editor 30.0
Officer Director
$2,961 $0 $2,961
Abby Hernan Opinion Editor 20.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Aynslee Dellacca Asst Managing Editor/Saint Mary's News Editor 25.0
Director
$2,301 $0 $2,301
Berhan Hagezom SMC News Editor 20.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Caroline Collins Assistant Managing Editor 25.0
Director
$3,439 $0 $3,439
Duncan Stangel Social Media Editor 20.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Emma Duffy Social Media Editor 20.0
Director
$1,537 $0 $1,537
Grace Tadajweski Asst Managing Editor 25.0
Director
$1,574 $0 $1,574
Henry Jagodzinski Asst. Managing Editor 25.0
Director
$81 $0 $81
Isabelle Rutland Graphics Editor 20.0
Director
$165 $0 $165
Jack MapelLentz Systems Administrator 20.0
Director
$1,386 $0 $1,386
Liam Price Viewpoint Editor 20.0
Director
$1,982 $0 $1,982
Madeline Ladd Assistant Managing Editor 25.0
Director
$3,832 $0 $3,832
Mariella Taddonio Photo Editor 20.0
Director
$112 $0 $112
Marissa Panethiere Ad Design Manager/Graphics Editor 20.0
Director
$4,858 $0 $4,858
Noah Cahill Sports Editor 20.0
Director
$855 $0 $855
Peter Mikulski Scene Editor 20.0
Director
$1,768 $0 $1,768
Redmond Bernhold Opinion Editor 20.0
Director
$180 $0 $180
Sophie Hanawalt ND News Editor 20.0
Director
$279 $0 $279
Thomas Dobbs Assistant Managing Editor 25.0
Director
$3,000 $0 $3,000
Tyler Reidy Sports Editor 20.0
Director
$5,298 $0 $5,298
Zachary Pohlman Business Manager 20.0
Director
$240 $0 $240
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $222,782 $208,361 $4,522 $14,421
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $227,989 $252,020 $8,809 $-24,031
2022 $236,803 $213,662 $8,641 $23,141
2021 $203,906 $154,953 $10,232 $48,953
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