ISTHMUS COMMUNITY MEDIA INC

EIN: 852868484 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MADISON, WI

Total Revenue
$663,159
Total Expenses
$655,558
Total Assets
$207,209
Net Assets
$182,900
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
JUDY DAVIDOFF
Phone
6082515627
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ISTHMUS COMMUNITY MEDIA INC, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $663K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

ISTHMUS SERVES THE MADISON COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING INDEPENDENT TRUSTED LOCAL JOURNALISM. WE STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY BY HELPING TO CREATE AN INFORMED CITIZENRY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $594,058

WE PROVIDE FREE, ONLINE ACCESS TO LOCAL NEWS IN A MONTHLY PRINTED ISSUE OF ISTHMUS AND DAILY ON ISTHMUS.COM. WE MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY CALENDAR. WE POST CONTENT TO THREE SOCIAL MEDIA...

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WE PROVIDE FREE, ONLINE ACCESS TO LOCAL NEWS IN A MONTHLY PRINTED ISSUE OF ISTHMUS AND DAILY ON ISTHMUS.COM. WE MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY CALENDAR. WE POST CONTENT TO THREE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM. WE MONITOR AND OFFER A COMMENTING SYSTEM ON ARTICLES TO READERS. WE PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR SPONSORSHIPS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $283,661
Program Service Revenue $379,452
Investment Income $10
Other Revenue $36
TOTAL REVENUE $663,159

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $361,823
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $594,058
Other Expenses $293,735
TOTAL EXPENSES $655,558

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $663,159 $603,061 +0.1%
Expenses $655,558 $564,552 +0.2%
Net Income $7,601 $38,509 -0.8%
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
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
7
Volunteers
8

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
$60,000
Total Directors
9
$60,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LINDA FALKENSTEIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRSTEN HOUGHTON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDITH DAVIDOFF PRESIDENT/EDITOR 70.00
Officer Director
$60,000 $0 $60,000
DAN KOEHN VICE-PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RALPH RUSSO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAYLOR KILGORE SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL WAGNER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY STENTZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL PEDIGO HALL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $663,159 $655,558 $207,209 $7,601
2022 $603,061 $564,552 $199,426 $38,509
2021 $389,489 $329,005 $156,976 $60,484
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