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Nonprofit · EIN 99-4926825

OTTAWA NEWS NETWORK

Tax-exempt · GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417

Financials

$157K$145K2025$58K$81K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OTTAWA NEWS NETWORK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990-EZ$58,189$81,150-$22,961$56,445–$56,445
December 31, 2025990-EZ$157,070$145,321$11,749$79,406–$79,406
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$58,156
Investment income
$33

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$65,120
Other expenses
$16,030
Program services (functional)
$74,141

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$79,406
Total assets, end of year
$56,445
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$56,445
Cash, savings and investments
$56,445
Gross receipts
$58,189

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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CLAY STAUFFERPRESIDENT1$0
JANET DEYOUNGVICE PRESIDE1$0
BEN BEVERSLUISSECRETARY1$0
LINDA JACOBSTREASURER1$0
SHEILA REINECKEDIRECTOR1$0
MARK EDGINGTONDIRECTOR1$0
TERRY DEYOUNGDIRECTOR1$0
RICK MARTINEZDIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CLAY STAUFFERPRESIDENT1$0
JANET DEYOUNGVICE PRESIDE1$0
BEN BEVERSLUISSECRETARY1$0
LINDA JACOBSTREASURER1$0
SHEILA REINECKEDIRECTOR1$0
MARK EDGINGTONDIRECTOR1$0
TERRY DEYOUNGDIRECTOR1$0
RICK MARTINEZDIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 413, GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417-0413
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
PO Box 413, Grand Haven MI 49417
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Linda Jacobs, PO Box 413, Grand Haven MI 49417
Signed the 990-EZ
LINDA JACOBS, TREASURER
Phone
(616) 215-0886
Return prepared by
DE BOER BAUMANN & COMPANY PLC

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF OTTAWA NEWS NETWORK IS TO PROVIDE TRUSTED, COMMUNITY DRIVEN NEWS AND PROMOTE THE VALUE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LOCAL NEWSPAPER, INCLUDING CONTENT CREATION, WEBSITE MAINTENANCE, ARTICLE EDITING, AND ADVERTISING OF NEWSPAPER.
    Expenses $74,141

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990-EZ on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025Check at the IRS
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-4926825
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
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$79,406
Income (IRS master file)
$157,070

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2026$58,189$81,150$56,445XML
990-EZDecember 2025$157,070$145,321$79,406XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Linda Jacobs
December 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 99-4926825).

Questions about OTTAWA NEWS NETWORK

What is the EIN of OTTAWA NEWS NETWORK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OTTAWA NEWS NETWORK is 99-4926825.
Is OTTAWA NEWS NETWORK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to OTTAWA NEWS NETWORK tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OTTAWA NEWS NETWORK 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 OTTAWA NEWS NETWORK due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OTTAWA NEWS NETWORK last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of OTTAWA NEWS NETWORK?
The 990-N for 2024 names Linda Jacobs.
Who are the officers and directors of OTTAWA NEWS NETWORK?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OTTAWA NEWS NETWORK have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $58,189, expenses of $81,150 and total assets of $56,445 at year end.

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