The Observer
- Assets
- $8.6k
- Revenue
- $236.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 81
- Location
- Notre Dame, IN
- Founding
- 02/1980
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 35-1414743
Organization Overview
The Observer is located in Notre Dame, IN. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Observer employed 81 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Observer 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 06/2022, Observer generated $236.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $213.7k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.2%) per year over the past 3 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
STUDENT NEWSPAPER WHICH INFORMS THE COMMUNITIES OF NOTRE DAME, SAINT MARY'S, AND HOLY CROSS COLLEGE OF RECENT EVENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE OBSERVER IS THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE, AND HOLY CROSS COLLEGE CAMPUSES. IT SERVES OVER 14,800 STUDENTS WITH A DAILY NEWSPAPER DURING THE YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Editor-In-Chief | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $3,782 |
Name Not Listed Managing Editor/scene Editor | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $1,556 |
Name Not Listed Editor-In-Chief/notre Dame News Editor | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $2,788 |
Name Not Listed Managing Editor | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $3,077 |
Name Not Listed Viewpoint Editor | Trustee | 20 | $2,310 |
Name Not Listed Sports Editor | Trustee | 20 | $493 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $19,774 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,774 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $217,029 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $236,803 |
| 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. | $52,715 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,357 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $33,009 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,854 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,552 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,253 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,200 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $15,661 |
| Information technology | $1,717 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $18,184 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $655 |
| Total functional expenses | $213,662 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,641 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $8,641 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $118,046 |
| Total liabilities | $118,046 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | -$109,405 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,641 |