Nonprofit · EIN 93-2918456
THE PULP
Tax-exempt · MISSOULA, MT 59807
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $260,024 | $257,560 | $2,464 | $17,965 | $3,589 | $14,376 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $92,975 | $81,063 | $11,912 | $16,218 | $4,306 | $11,912 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $209,447
- Program service revenue
- $50,577
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $160,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $173,255
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $233
- Accounting fees
- $5,681
- Program services (functional)
- $204,315
- Management and general (functional)
- $44,432
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,813
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,218
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,965
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,589
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,376
- Gross receipts
- $260,024
- Employees
- 2
- State of legal domicile
- MT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW FRANK | CO-PUBLISHER Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
| ERIKA FREDRICKSON | CO-PUBLISHER Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
| CHRISTINE LITTIG | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RACHEL GREGG | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AMELIA REGALADO | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIKA FREDRICKSON | CO-PUBLISHER | 40 | $24,615 |
| MATTHEW FRANK | CO-PUBLISHER | 40 | $21,538 |
| CHRISTINE LITTIG | CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| RACHEL GREGG | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| AMELIA REGALADO | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| MIGIZI PENSONEAU | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 9277, MISSOULA, MT 59807-9277
- In care of
- % MATTHEW FRANK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MATTHEW FRANK, PO BOX 9277, MISSOULA, MT 59807
- Signed the 990
- MATTHEW FRANK, CO-PUBLISHER
- Phone
- (406) 544-1047
- Website
- THEPULP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Boyle Deveny & Meyer PC
Mission
The Pulp is dedicated to publishing accurate and relevant news and information that informs and engages the people of Missoula and western Montana. Through our journalism we aim to promote discourse, foster civic engagement and create community.
Program accomplishments
- The Pulp is an independent, nonprofit, local news organization in Missoula, Montana. In furtherance of its tax-exempt purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, The Pulp is dedicated to publishing accurate and relevant news and information that informs and engages the people of Missoula and western Montana. Through our journalism we aim to promote discourse, foster civic engagement and create community.The primary activity of The Pulp is to gather, investigate, and report on local news and events, and to publish that work in the form of written articles and other media free of charge. This includes reporting on local government and the elected officials representing Missoula and western Montana; housing and homelessness; education; local business; environmental issues; and issues relating to law, justice and equity. It also includes reporting on local arts and culture, history, social justice and social change.In 2024, The Pulp published more than 100 news articles while also building its fundraising capacity. The organization is supported by donations, sponsorships and grants. Donations come from individuals, most of whom contribute small amounts on a monthly or annual basis. Sponsorships are provided by local businesses and other organizations. Grants are awarded by foundations and other journalism-supporting entities.Expenses $204,315 · revenue $260,024
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-2918456
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,965
- Income (IRS master file)
- $260,024
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $260,024 | $257,560 | $17,965 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $92,975 | $81,063 | $16,218 | XML |
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 93-2918456).
Questions about THE PULP
- What is the EIN of THE PULP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE PULP is 93-2918456.
- Is THE PULP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to THE PULP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE PULP 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 THE PULP 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 THE PULP 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 THE PULP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MATTHEW FRANK.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE PULP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,000 (MATTHEW FRANK, CO-PUBLISHER).
- How much revenue does THE PULP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $260,024, expenses of $257,560 and total assets of $17,965 at year end.
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