Commentary Inc
- Assets
- $6.5m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $1.5m
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 07/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-3610041
Organization Overview
Commentary Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (X83) the organization is classified as: Religious Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Commentary Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Commentary Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Commentary Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES A MONTHLY MAGAZINE AVAILABLE IN PRINT AND ONLINE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
COMMENTARY, INC. PUBLISHES A MONTHLY PRINT MAGAZINE, COMMENTARY. COMMENTARY'S WEBSITE, WWW.COMMENTARY.ORG, FEATURES ORIGINAL DAILY WEBLOGS AND OTHER SEPARATE ONLINE MATERIAL, AND IT MAKES AVAILABLE IN ELECTRONIC FORM, BOTH THE CURRENT PRINT ISSUE AND THE ENTIRE PRINT ARCHIVE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Podhoretz President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $382,567 |
Carol Moskot Publisher | 40 | $170,203 | |
Abraham Greenwald Executive Director | 40 | $152,011 | |
Christine Rose Senior Writer | 40 | $148,311 | |
Stephanie Roberts Operations Dir | 40 | $146,332 | |
Ilya Leyzerzon Bookkeeper | 40 | $145,363 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $482,321 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,355,607 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,837,928 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $914,224 |
| Investment income | $137,216 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,900,591 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $399,063 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,906 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,023,409 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $44,496 |
| Other employee benefits | $273,025 |
| Payroll taxes | $93,421 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,832 |
| Fees for services: Other | $404,588 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $63,364 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $205,196 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,628 |
| Insurance | $30,827 |
| All other expenses | $60 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,997,785 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $525,651 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,490 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $40,261 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,422,470 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,486,912 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $60,896 |
| Total assets | $6,537,680 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,730 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $256,783 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $115,812 |
| Total liabilities | $379,325 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,936,799 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $221,556 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,537,680 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that Commentary Inc has recieved totaling $383,630.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gale Foundation Richmond, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $150,000 |
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $68,222 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $39,990 |
Tina And Steven Price Charitable Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $36,000 |
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: $20,200 for general operations/ $100 in honor of the Commentary podcast | $20,300 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE | $17,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Barnabas Fund Lancaster, PA | $1,202,815 | $6,473,127 |
Nextbook Inc New York, NY | $1,137,496 | $6,280,480 |
Pocket Testament League Inc Lititz, PA | $2,734,106 | $3,853,186 |
Commentary Inc New York, NY | $6,537,680 | $2,900,591 |
Swedenborg Foundation Inc West Chester, PA | $21,667,132 | $1,952,977 |
Paulist Press Inc Mahwah, NJ | $4,505,578 | $989,159 |
Moments With The Book Bedford, PA | $1,455,077 | $1,921,341 |
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing Co Phillipsburg, NJ | $5,247,235 | $1,819,033 |
Heralds Of Hope Inc Breezewood, PA | $2,281,668 | $2,027,863 |
Chayenu Inc Brooklyn, NY | $453,060 | $1,363,073 |
Life-Study Fellowship Foundation Inc Darien, CT | $282,374 | $1,577,365 |
Catholic Star Herald Camden, NJ | $352,087 | $1,261,448 |