2025-08-20T18:20:22-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 933138185 BEACON MEDIA BEAC 9198693080 PO Box 162 Hilsborough NC 27278 Matthew Hughes Finance 9199284480 2025-05-31 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jeremy Borden PO Box 162 Hillsborough NC 27278 218253 0 X www.beaconmedianc.org X 2023 NC To promote public education, we will partner with existing media outlets across platforms to share the ideas and voices of those advocating for a more equitable democracy throughout North Carolina. Beacon Media aims to make these ideas and supporting information more available and accessible in communities where the media predominantly represents other viewpoints or limits information that citizens should be able to access. We will also syndicate other forms of stories and content related to our mission to inform rural and exurban area communities through local media outlets. In addition, Beacon Media will conduct an educational program for grassroots and other community leaders whose important voices are underrepresented in mainstream media and other public fora. Beacon Media will provide such persons training and workshops to help them develop better written and oral communication skills so that they become better public advocates for their ideas and communities. 8 8 3 10 0 0 59035 218253 0 0 0 0 0 0 59035 218253 0 0 0 0 2313 88991 0 15000 20309 5474 40461 7787 144452 51248 73801 51249 125050 0 0 51249 125050 X To promote public education, we will partner with existing media outlets across platforms to share the ideas and voices of those advocating for a more equitable democracy throughout North Carolina. Beacon Media aims to make these ideas and supporting information more available and accessible in communities where the media predominantly represents other viewpoints or limits information that citizens should be able to access. We will also syndicate other forms of stories and content related to our mission to inform rural and exurban area communities through local media outlets. In addition, Beacon Media will conduct an educational program for grassroots and other community leaders whose important voices are underrepresented in mainstream media and other public fora. Beacon Media will provide such persons training and workshops to help them develop better written and oral communication skills so that they become better public advocates for their ideas and communities. 0 0 57771 96500 Over the past year, Beacon Media successfully syndicated columns for 39 weeks, expanding its reach and influence. We launched Spanish-language syndication through Enlace Latino NC and developed three Spanish-language radio prototype programs in collaboration with community organizations to better serve Latino audiences. Additionally, Beacon Media created three English-language podcast prototypes and led the planning and visioning, including discussion with both Latino and English-language stations around the state, for a new show centered on North Carolina values and issues for its Radio + Digital program slated to begin in late 2025. 34663 57900 Beacon Media collaborated with 17 grassroots leaders on content around critical issues facing people in North Carolina, including working-class political representation, the impact of Hurricane Helene, and ongoing challenges under Medicaid expansion. The team developed editorial guidelines and narrative frameworks to support consistent, values-driven storytelling. A regular publishing cadence with contributors was established, strengthening content flow and bolstering their communications' skills as well as providing quality content for more than 100 newspapers across North Carolina. Additionally, Beacon Media began outreach to local organizations to identify grassroots leaders who could share their perspectives and contribute to the platform. 23109 38600 Beacon Media met its fundraising goals and launched its first individual donor program, laying the foundation for sustainable growth. The organization also formed its first strategic partnership with the N.C. League of Conservation Voters Foundation. To deepen community engagement, Beacon Media hosted three focus groups across Eastern and Western North Carolina, which informed the development of a messaging guide focused on affordable housing with local input and support. 0 0 0 115543 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 X Jeremy Borden 7037953824 PO Box 162 Hilsborough NC 27278 X Brandy Bynum Dawson Chair 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Kimberly Meyer Secretary 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Paul Cuadros Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 James Gailliard Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Justin Clayton Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Pope McCorkle Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Mike Figueras Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Akilah Ensley Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Brooks Fuller Treasurer 1 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 218253 0 218253 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 218253 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69210 60000 4605 4605 0 0 0 0 7503 7503 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12278 10753 821 704 317 317 0 0 0 0 0 0 934 934 0 0 0 0 0 0 15000 15000 0 0 0 0 32172 32172 0 0 2463 2463 0 0 58 58 0 0 1149 1149 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 194 194 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3174 0 3174 0 144452 115543 8600 20309 51249 125050 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51249 125050 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4524 903 46725 124147 51249 125050 51249 125050 73801 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 51312 218253 269565 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51312 218253 269565 0 269565 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 269565 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part III, Line 2 In calendar year 2023, the organization Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Review by the Executive Director with further review by the Board of Directors Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Compensation is set by the Board following adoption of the budget Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No major changes made Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Program services Organization requested and received an extension until November 15, 2025