Nonprofit · EIN 99-2474061
OXFORD FREE PRESS
Tax-exempt · OXFORD, OH 45056
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 990 | $201,717 | $204,282 | -$2,565 | $38,738 | $10,787 | $27,951 |
| May 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $136,014 | $103,798 | $32,216 | $34,906 | $2,690 | $32,216 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $159,956
- Program service revenue
- $39,787
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $1,974
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $126,582
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $137,854
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,239
- Occupancy
- $300
- Depreciation
- $954
- Program services (functional)
- $136,920
- Management and general (functional)
- $67,362
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $34,906
- Total assets, end of year
- $38,738
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,787
- Net assets, end of year
- $27,951
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,111
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $27,951
- Gross receipts
- $201,717
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 24
- Year formed
- 2024
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 May 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE AERNI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD CAMPBELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CATHRYN LOUCAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY PENNINGTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA REIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES RUBENSTEIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PATE RUDOLPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SKILLINGS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALLAN WINKLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES RUBENSTEIN | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SKILLINGS | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD CAMPBELL | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE AERNI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CATHRYN LOUCAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY PENNINGTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA REIER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| PATE RUDOLPH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ALLAN WINKLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 857, OXFORD, OH 45056-0857
- In care of
- % JAMES M RUBENSTEIN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 20 S ELM STREET, OXFORD OH 45056
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JAMES RUBENSTEIN, 20 S ELM STREET, OXFORD, OH 45056
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- JAMES RUBENSTEIN, 20 S ELM STREET, OXFORD OH 45056
- Signed the 990
- JAMES RUBENSTEIN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (513) 505-3569
- Website
- WWW.OXFREEPRESS.COM
- Return prepared by
- STEPHENSON AND WARNER INC CPAS
Mission
THE OXFORD FREE PRESS IS AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT NEWSPAPER WITH 501(C)(3) STATUS FOUNDED IN JUNE 2024. THE FREE PRESS IS COMMITTED TO LOCAL COVERAGE OF OXFORD, THE SURROUNDING TOWNSHIPS AND THE TALAWANDA SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Program accomplishments
- LOCAL COVERAGE OF OXFORD, THE SURROUNDING TOWNSHIPS AND THE TALAWANDA SCHOOL DISTRICT.Expenses $136,920 · revenue $39,787
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-2474061
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $38,738
- Income (IRS master file)
- $201,717
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2026 | $201,717 | $204,282 | $38,738 | XML |
| 990-EZ | May 2025 | $136,014 | $103,798 | $34,906 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: JAMES RUBENSTEIN | May 31, 2024 | ≤ $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 99-2474061).
Questions about OXFORD FREE PRESS
- What is the EIN of OXFORD FREE PRESS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OXFORD FREE PRESS is 99-2474061.
- Is OXFORD FREE PRESS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to OXFORD FREE PRESS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OXFORD FREE PRESS 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 OXFORD FREE PRESS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending May 31, 2027) is due October 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OXFORD FREE PRESS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of OXFORD FREE PRESS?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 names JAMES RUBENSTEIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of OXFORD FREE PRESS?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does OXFORD FREE PRESS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $201,717, expenses of $204,282 and total assets of $38,738 at year end.
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