Totals
- Total revenue
- $218,253
- Total expenses
- $144,452
- Contributions and grants received
- $218,253
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $125,050
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $125,050
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $115,543
- Management and general expenses
- $8,600
- Fundraising expenses
- $20,309
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $115,543
Program services were 80.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1a · Federated campaigns
$0
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1b · Membership dues
$0
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1c · Fundraising events
$0
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1d · Related organizations
$0
-
1e · Government grants (contributions)
$0
-
1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$218,253
-
1g · Noncash contributions included above
$0
-
2f · All other program service revenue
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
3 · Investment income
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
5 · Royalties
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
6a · Gross rents
real property $0 · personal property $0
-
6b · Less rental expenses
real property $0 · personal property $0
-
6c · Rental income or loss
real property $0 · personal property $0
-
6d · Net rental income or loss
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory
securities $0 · other assets $0
-
7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses
securities $0 · other assets $0
-
7c · Gain or loss
securities $0 · other assets $0
-
7d · Net gain or loss
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$0
-
8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$0
-
8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$0
-
8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
9a · Gaming: gross income
$0
-
9b · Gaming: direct expenses
$0
-
9c · Net income from gaming
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
10a · Gross sales of inventory
$0
-
10b · Cost of goods sold
$0
-
10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
11e · Other revenue, total
$0
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0 · program services $0
-
2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0 · program services $0
-
3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0 · program services $0
-
4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0 · program services $0
-
5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $69,210 · program services $60,000 · management and general $4,605 · fundraising $4,605
-
6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
7 · Other salaries and wages
total $7,503 · program services $7,503 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
8 · Pension plan contributions
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
9 · Other employee benefits
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
10 · Payroll taxes
total $12,278 · program services $10,753 · management and general $821 · fundraising $704
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11a · Fees: management
total $317 · program services $317 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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11b · Fees: legal
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
11c · Fees: accounting
total $934 · program services $934 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $15,000 · fundraising $15,000
-
11f · Fees: investment management
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
11g · Fees: other
total $32,172 · program services $32,172 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
12 · Advertising and promotion
total $2,463 · program services $2,463 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
13 · Office expenses
total $58 · program services $58 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
14 · Information technology
total $1,149 · program services $1,149 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
15 · Royalties
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
16 · Occupancy
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
17 · Travel
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $194 · program services $194 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
20 · Interest
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
23 · Insurance
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
24e · All other expenses
total $3,174 · program services $0 · management and general $3,174 · fundraising $0
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $51,249 · end of year $125,050
-
2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
7 · Other notes and loans receivable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
8 · Inventories for sale or use
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $0
-
11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
12 · Investments: other securities
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
13 · Investments: program-related
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
14 · Intangible assets
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
15 · Other assets
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
18 · Grants payable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
21 · Escrow or custodial account liability
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $0
-
27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $4,524 · end of year $903
-
28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $46,725 · end of year $124,147
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
To promote public education, we will partner with existing media outlets across platforms to share the ideas and voices of those advocating for a more equitable democracy throughout North Carolina. Beacon Media aims to make these ideas and supporting information more available and accessible in communities where the media predominantly represents other viewpoints or limits information that citizens should be able to access. We will also syndicate other forms of stories and content related to our mission to inform rural and exurban area communities through local media outlets. In addition, Beacon Media will conduct an educational program for grassroots and other community leaders whose important voices are underrepresented in mainstream media and other public fora. Beacon Media will provide such persons training and workshops to help them develop better written and oral communication skills so that they become better public advocates for their ideas and communities.
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Over the past year, Beacon Media successfully syndicated columns for 39 weeks, expanding its reach and influence. We launched Spanish-language syndication through Enlace Latino NC and developed three Spanish-language radio prototype programs in collaboration with community organizations to better serve Latino audiences. Additionally, Beacon Media created three English-language podcast prototypes and led the planning and visioning, including discussion with both Latino and English-language stations around the state, for a new show centered on North Carolina values and issues for its Radio + Digital program slated to begin in late 2025.
Expenses $57,771 · Revenue $96,500
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Beacon Media collaborated with 17 grassroots leaders on content around critical issues facing people in North Carolina, including working-class political representation, the impact of Hurricane Helene, and ongoing challenges under Medicaid expansion. The team developed editorial guidelines and narrative frameworks to support consistent, values-driven storytelling. A regular publishing cadence with contributors was established, strengthening content flow and bolstering their communications' skills as well as providing quality content for more than 100 newspapers across North Carolina. Additionally, Beacon Media began outreach to local organizations to identify grassroots leaders who could share their perspectives and contribute to the platform.
Expenses $34,663 · Revenue $57,900
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Beacon Media met its fundraising goals and launched its first individual donor program, laying the foundation for sustainable growth. The organization also formed its first strategic partnership with the N.C. League of Conservation Voters Foundation. To deepen community engagement, Beacon Media hosted three focus groups across Eastern and Western North Carolina, which informed the development of a messaging guide focused on affordable housing with local input and support.
Expenses $23,109 · Revenue $38,600
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Brandy Bynum Dawson
Chair
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
-
Kimberly Meyer
Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Paul Cuadros
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
James Gailliard
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Justin Clayton
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Pope McCorkle
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Mike Figueras
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Akilah Ensley
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Brooks Fuller
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 31 May 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.0
- Source object
- 202512339349301436
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