Independent Berkeley Student Publishing Company Inc

EIN: 941749180

Berkeley, CA

Total Revenue
$749,163
Total Expenses
$633,792
Total Assets
$307,127
Net Assets
$126,273
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1973
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Ananya Rupanagunta
Phone
5105488300
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Independent Berkeley Student Publishing Company Inc, founded in 1973, is a small nonprofit that reported $749K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $115K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

The Independent Berkeley Student Publishing Co., Inc. (The Daily Californian) is an independent newspaper that trains UC Berkeley students for careers in journalism and business. The paper and its digital products are the primary source for city and university news in Berkeley.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $470,156 Revenue: $129,789

The Daily Cal exists to serve UC Berkeley students and the campus community.The Daily Cal gathers and disseminates news and information about the university and campus life.The Daily Cal provides...

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The Daily Cal exists to serve UC Berkeley students and the campus community.The Daily Cal gathers and disseminates news and information about the university and campus life.The Daily Cal provides students resume-building jobs and an upward progression of work experiences and job titles.The Daily Cal teaches students: journalism, and how to gather and present news and information fairly and concisely; advertising, marketing and fundraising; sales of goods and services; business skills, from basic accounting to financial analysis; marketing skills (product, position, placement, price promotion); management and leadership.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $619,374
Program Service Revenue $129,789
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $749,163

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $454,552
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $470,156
Other Expenses $179,240
TOTAL EXPENSES $633,792

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $749,163 $632,078 +0.2%
Expenses $633,792 $628,323 +0.0%
Net Income $115,371 $3,755 +29.7%
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
17
Independent Members
14
Employees
142
Volunteers
200

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
6
$12,465
Total Directors
17
$12,465
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kyle Garcia-Takata EIC & President 1.00
Officer Director
$5,825 $0 $5,825
Ananya Rupanagunta EIC & President 1.00
Officer Director
$4,405 $0 $4,405
Aimee Han Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$2,235 $0 $2,235
Matthew Brown Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Annette Doornbos Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katie Dowd Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda Gage Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Gina Joseph Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Monica Lam CEO 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Markowitz Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Geoff Ossias Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gary Pomerantz Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Rainey Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Thigpen Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vinnee Tong Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Henry Weinstein Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lawrence Wilson Board Chair 1.00
Officer 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
2025 $749,163 $633,792 $307,127 $115,371
2024 $632,078 $628,323 $182,392 $3,755
2023 $608,865 $555,570 $186,126 $53,295
2022 $379,212 $449,435 $135,003 $-70,223
2021 $406,681 $407,123 $208,944 $-442
2020 $587,384 $525,291 $103,492 $62,093
2019 $580,510 $597,978 $57,433 $-17,468
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