El Paso Matters Inc is located in El Paso, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (W50) the organization is classified as: Telecommunications, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. El Paso Matters Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENGAGE IN THE HIGHEST QUALITY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION AND/OR DISTRIBUTION OF ORIGINAL NEWS AND/OR NEWS-BASED MATERIALS OF COMMUNITY VALUE TO FAR WEST TEXAS, SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND NORTHERN CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 2020, EL PASO MATTERS HAS BECOME THE COMMUNITY'S DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR IN-DEPTH AND INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM. WE PROVIDE UNMATCHED COVERAGE OF LOCAL ELECTIONS, EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE COVERAGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Richard E Pearson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Robert Moore President | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Julie Summerford Pearson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Javier Camacho Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
William Clark Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Martha Hood Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $245,328 |
Government grants | $15,800 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $886,113 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,147,241 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $1,147,241 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,300 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $1,416 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $209,677 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,201 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,464 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,453 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,625 |
Insurance | $4,377 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $233,987 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,895 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $791,775 |
Accounts receivable, net | $25,482 |
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 | $2,189 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,760 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $902,101 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,647 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,647 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $109,876 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $787,578 |
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 | $902,101 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that El Paso Matters Inc has recieved totaling $755,562.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
El Paso Community Foundation El Paso, TX PURPOSE: Investigative journalism | $245,328 |
American Journalism Project Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO GROW AND DIVERSIFY REVENUE AND TO ADVANCE TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE MODEL FOR LOCAL NEWS. | $238,225 |
American Journalism Project Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO GROW AND DIVERSIFY REVENUE AND TO ADVANCE TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE MODEL FOR LOCAL NEWS. | $238,225 |
The Miami Foundation Inc Miami, FL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $33,544 |
One Gas Foundation Inc Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: EMPLOYEE MATCHING GRANT | $240 |
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Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative Pikeville, TN | $52,661,532 | $24,894,746 |
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Central Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Inc Bismark, AR | $46,850,759 | $10,682,246 |