SPOTLIGHT PA C/O CHRISTOPHER BAXTER

EIN: 920577182 501(c)(3) Education

HARRISBURG, PA

Total Revenue
$7,681,904
Total Expenses
$3,180,709
Total Assets
$4,746,499
Net Assets
$4,677,345
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
CHRISTOPHER BAXTER
Phone
9739439130
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SPOTLIGHT PA C/O CHRISTOPHER BAXTER, founded in 2022, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $7.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 1065% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $4.5M, a strong 59% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF SPOTLIGHT PA IS TO HOLD POWERFUL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FORCES (CONTINUED ON SCH O) ESPECIALLY GOVERNMENTS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, BUSINESSES, AND SPECIAL INTERESTS TO ACCOUNT THROUGH URGENT AND COMPELLING INVESTIGATIVE AND PUBLIC SERVICE JOURNALISM THAT DRIVES CHANGE AND STRENGTHENS OUR DEMOCRACY, THE STATE, AND ALL WHO LIVE HERE.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,657,904
Program Service Revenue $7,000
Investment Income $17,000
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $7,681,904

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,503,035
Fundraising Expenses $515,702
Program Expenses $2,234,779
Other Expenses $677,674
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,180,709

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $7,681,904 $659,261 +10.7%
Expenses $3,180,709 $482,120 +5.6%
Net Income $4,501,195 $177,141 +24.4%
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
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
27
Volunteers
6

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
3
$225,534
Total Directors
6
$225,534
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID BOARDMAN CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNIE MCCAIN MADONIA VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER BAXTER PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$189,825 $35,709 $225,534
GEORGE FERNANDEZ DIRECTOR (EFF 4/23) 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN A PAVELKO DIRECTOR (EFF 1/23) 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLIVIA BENSON DIRECTOR (EFF 7/23) 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNA ZUCKERMAN BERNSTEIN DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$107,689 $4,110 $111,799
MATTHEW DEMPSEY SENIOR EDITOR, INVESTIGATIONS 40.00
Highest
$119,028 $1,418 $120,446
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 $7,681,904 $3,180,709 $4,746,499 $4,501,195
2022 $659,261 $482,120 $183,600 $177,141
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