Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc is located in Chicago, IL. As of 06/2024, Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc employed 184 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc generated $39.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $40.6m during the year ending 06/2024. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES SERVES THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY PROVIDING NEWS AND INFORMATION THROUGH LOCAL AND INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Matthew Moog President | OfficerTrustee | 19 | $0 |
Adrienne King Director | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Lerry J Knox Jr Director | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Kristen Mack Director | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Aretae Wyler Director | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Rina Dedhia Treasurer | Officer | 16 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
G&r Public Law & Strategies Llc Legal Services | 6/29/24 | $242,500 |
Millennial Services Llc Inbound Circulation Call Center | 6/29/24 | $235,010 |
Jones Day Legal Services | 6/29/24 | $220,341 |
Vox Media Llc Software Licensing Sales | 6/29/24 | $215,250 |
Madison Marketing Agency Lcc Direct Mail Services | 6/29/24 | $189,967 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,188,146 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,188,146 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $27,942,801 |
Investment income | $28,131 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $183,091 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$6,389 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $39,459,588 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,112,513 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,127,528 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $13,631,954 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $179,223 |
Other employee benefits | $1,543,331 |
Payroll taxes | $961,756 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $121,334 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $108,325 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,814,883 |
Advertising and promotion | $459,385 |
Office expenses | $270,662 |
Information technology | $1,510,711 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $957,701 |
Travel | $385,581 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $72,669 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $90,411 |
Insurance | $321,272 |
All other expenses | $2,897,452 |
Total functional expenses | $40,587,320 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,563,112 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $11,901,177 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,216,377 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $533,946 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $321,599 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $11,554,761 |
Total assets | $32,090,972 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,572,350 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,956,591 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,528,941 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,401,838 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,160,193 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $32,090,972 |