Nonprofit · EIN 82-5339555
MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE INC
Tax-exempt · MEMPHIS, TN 38137
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,864,658 | $5,920,297 | -$55,639 | $2,609,264 | $1,906,583 | $702,681 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,861,265 | $5,702,996 | -$841,731 | $1,963,690 | $1,205,370 | $758,320 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,790,206 | $5,895,681 | -$1,105,475 | $2,852,598 | $1,252,547 | $1,600,051 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,670,459
- Program service revenue
- $303,666
- Investment income
- $13,396
- Other revenue
- $3,877,137
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $179,866
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,656,608
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,008,608
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $11,738
- Accounting fees
- $15,391
- Occupancy
- $8,060
- Travel
- $9,636
- Depreciation
- $240,368
- Program services (functional)
- $4,964,053
- Management and general (functional)
- $684,169
- Fundraising (functional)
- $272,075
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,963,690
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,609,264
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,906,583
- Net assets, end of year
- $702,681
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,272,118
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $87,911
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $614,770
- Gross unrelated business income
- $1,015,004
- Gross receipts
- $5,864,658
- Employees
- 59
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- TN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC BARNES | CEO Officer | 40 | $179,866 | $2,096 |
| JASON ISRAEL | CTO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,894 | $2,036 |
| GEOFFREY CALKINS | COLUMNIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,232 | $10,858 |
| MARY CASHIOLA | EDITORIAL DI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,589 | $12,681 |
| JAMES OVERSTREET | MANAGING EDI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,498 | $11,827 |
| SARAH LEACH | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,000 | $15,965 |
| ANDY CATES | PRESIDENT & Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT J DAVIS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSHUN AUSTIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MACLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY TABOR ENGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY COFFEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD FELSENTHAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANIE PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MCENIRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON ISRAEL | CTO Officer | 40 | $169,369 |
| GEOFFREY CALKINS | COLUMNIST Key employee | 40 | $160,381 |
| ERIC BARNES | CEO Officer | 40 | $150,000 |
| ANDY CATES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| ROBERT J DAVIS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JAMES MACLIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROSHUN AUSTIN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NANCY COFFEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY TABOR ENGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDWARD FELSENTHAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEANIE PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN MCENIRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC BARNES | CEO Officer | 40 | $170,495 |
| JASON ISRAEL | CTO Officer | 40 | $166,048 |
| GEOFFREY CALKINS | COLUMNIST Key employee | 40 | $158,430 |
| ROSHUN AUSTIN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ANDY CATES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| NANCY COFFEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT J DAVIS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MARY TABOR ENGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDWARD FELSENTHAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES MACLIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| KEVIN MCENIRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEANIE PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5100 POPLAR AVE STE 214, MEMPHIS, TN 38137-0214
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ANDY CATES, 5100 POPLAR AVE STE 214, MEMPHIS, TN 38137
- Signed the 990
- ERIC BARNES, CEO
- Phone
- (901) 501-6397
- Website
- MEMPHISFOURTHESTATE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CULVER PLLC
Mission
MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE D/B/A THE DAILY MEMPHIAN IS AN INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR- PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE MISSION OF GATHERING AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION IN A NONPARTISAN MANNER ABOUT IMPORTANT PUBLIC-POLICY ISSUES AND MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE TO RESIDENTS OF MEMPHIS, TN AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE GATHERS AND DISSEMINATES INFORMATION IN A NONPARTISAN MANNER ABOUT IMPORTANT PUBLIC-POLICY ISSUES AND MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE TO RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS AND SURROUNDING AREAS, USING INVESTIGATIVE, EXPLANATORY, DATA-DRIVEN AND MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM THROUGH ITS ONLINE PUBLICATION FOR WHICH IT OFFERS MONTHLY AND ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS. IN ADDITION TO THE ONLINE PUBLICATION, THE ORGANIZATION FULFILLS AN EDUCATIONAL ROLE FOR THE PUBLIC AND FOR JOURNALISTS AND ASPIRING JOURNALISTS THROUGH, AMOUNT OTHER MEANS, INTERNSHIPS AND COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITY WITH LOCAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. IT ALSO SEEKS TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SEMINAR SERIES, SYMPOSIA, AND WORKSHOPS, BOTH ONLINE AND BY CONVENTIONAL MEANS, ON SUBJECTS OF IMPORTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $4,964,053 · revenue $4,173,743
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-5339555
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,609,264
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,864,658
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,864,658 | $5,920,297 | $2,609,264 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,861,265 | $5,702,996 | $1,963,690 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,790,206 | $5,895,681 | $2,852,598 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,376,256 | $5,533,426 | $3,911,759 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 82-5339555).
Questions about MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE INC
- What is the EIN of MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE INC is 82-5339555.
- Is MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ANDY CATES.
- Who are the officers and directors of MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $179,866 (ERIC BARNES, CEO).
- How much revenue does MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,864,658, expenses of $5,920,297 and total assets of $2,609,264 at year end.
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