New York Focus News is located in Brooklyn, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, New York Focus News employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New York Focus News 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 12/2022, New York Focus News generated $935.2k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $440.1k during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN NEWSROOM COVERING STATE AND LOCAL POLITICS IN THE EMPIRE STATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR LARGEST PROGRAM EXPENSE IS THE MAINTENACE OF OUR ONLINE NEWS OUTLET, NEW YORK FOCUS, INCLUDING THE SALARIES, BENEFITS OF STAFF, WHO WRITE AND EDIT ARTICLES ABOUT NEW YORK STATE. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THEIR TRAVEL FOR STORIES, AS WELL AS ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION OF THEIR WORK. THIS FURTHER INCLUDES OFFICE FEES FOR FREELANCE REPORTERS AND OFFICE EXPENSES, INCLUDING SOFTWARE AND SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Oskar Eustis Board Chair, Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Restler Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Simeon Banister Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ron Chernow Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Gaspard Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Akash Mehta Editor In Chief | Officer | 40 | $81,000 |
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 | $931,696 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $931,696 |
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 | $935,228 |
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. | $162,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,562 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $110,814 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $15,659 |
Payroll taxes | $34,140 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,625 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $74,792 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,481 |
Office expenses | $4,758 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $8,065 |
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 | $4,066 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $440,115 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $695,391 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $284,300 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $18,212 |
Total assets | $997,903 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,190 |
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 | $6,190 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $991,713 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $997,903 |