Nonprofit · EIN 92-1307257
ALABAMA MEDIA FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,319,131 | $2,025,690 | $293,441 | $556,601 | $105,732 | $450,869 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,226,115 | $2,068,687 | $157,428 | $322,976 | $165,548 | $157,428 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,311,869
- Membership dues
- $66,455
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $7,262
- Other revenue
- $7,262
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $321,880
- Other salaries and wages
- $829,423
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,271,430
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,000
- Occupancy
- $37,409
- Travel
- $38,574
- Depreciation
- $9,653
- Program services (functional)
- $1,721,364
- Management and general (functional)
- $280,614
- Fundraising (functional)
- $23,712
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $322,976
- Total assets, end of year
- $556,601
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $105,732
- Net assets, end of year
- $450,869
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $33,785
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $450,869
- Gross receipts
- $2,427,479
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRYAN DAWSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $150,735 | $19,145 |
| JEFF POOR | EDITOR IN CHIEF Key employee | 40 | $152,000 | $0 |
| MARK PEEPLES | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH RHODES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK LUSK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRYAN DAWSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $141,801 | $18,976 |
| MARK PEEPLES | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH RHODES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN WORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2213 MORRIS AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203-4214
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 2213 Morris Ave Floor 1, Birmingham AL 35203
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRYAN DAWSON, 2213 MORRIS AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Bryan Dawson, 2213 Morris Ave Floor 1, Birmingham AL 35203
- Signed the 990
- BRYAN DAWSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (334) 478-0808
- Website
- 1819NEWS.COM
- Return prepared by
- PEARCE BEVILL LEESBURG MOORE PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF ALABAMA MEDIA FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE NEWS AND INFORMATION TO ALABAMIANS REGARDING STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CULTURE, TRANSPORTATION, TAXES, EDUCATION, CRIME, AND OTHER PUBLIC- INTEREST ISSUES.
Program accomplishments
- ALABAMA MEDIA FOUNDATION OPERATES 1819 NEWS AS AN EDUCATIONAL MEDIA OUTLET FOR THE STATE OF ALABAMA. THE MISSION IS TO INFORM ALABAMIANS OF PUBLIC-INTEREST ISSUES HAPPENING BOTH LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE STATE THROUGH ARTICLES, DAILY E-MAIL UPDATES, RADIO, PODCASTS, SOCIAL MEDIA, EVENTS, AND A MAGAZINE.Expenses $1,721,364
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 | Not 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
- 92-1307257
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $556,601
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,427,479
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,319,131 | $2,025,690 | $556,601 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,226,115 | $2,068,687 | $322,976 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Bryan Dawson | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 92-1307257).
Questions about ALABAMA MEDIA FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of ALABAMA MEDIA FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALABAMA MEDIA FOUNDATION is 92-1307257.
- Is ALABAMA MEDIA FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to ALABAMA MEDIA FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALABAMA MEDIA FOUNDATION 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 ALABAMA MEDIA FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ALABAMA MEDIA FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ALABAMA MEDIA FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BRYAN DAWSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALABAMA MEDIA FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,735 (BRYAN DAWSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does ALABAMA MEDIA FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,319,131, expenses of $2,025,690 and total assets of $556,601 at year end.
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