2023-09-06T15:47:02-07:00 2022-12-31 680260103 REGALIA & ASSOCIATES CPAS 103 TOWN COUNTRY DR STE K DANVILLE CA 94526 990 2022-01-01 472474086 CalMatters CALM 9165029986 1017 L Street 261 Sacramento CA 95814 Neil Chase CEO 9165029986 2023-09-06 true Neil Chase 999009999 true Douglas W Regalia P00186389 9253140390 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Neil Chase 1017 L Street 261 Sacramento CA 95814 13034694 false X www.calmatters.org X 2014 CA To improve Californias democracy by making its government more transparent and accountable and giving Californians the information they need to understand and engage with that government. 10 10 85 10 0 9383623 13003740 0 4991 17591 13363 9388614 13034694 0 0 6533171 7467013 0 1347694 1827131 1901456 8360302 9368469 1028312 3666225 5920509 9493501 1412291 1329110 4508218 8164391 Our team of experienced journalists, with the time and resources to dig deep, is committed to meaningfully informing Californians about the players, politics, and interests that shape the issues that affect their lives. false false 7619075 Editorial/Reporting: CalMatters was founded in 2015 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan journalism venture focused on California politics and policy. Our target audience is civically engaged Californians, including voters and those who might be motivated to vote, along with civic leaders, state legislators and their staffs, lobbyists, academics and activists. Our mission is to fill the void in state government coverage caused by the decline of traditional journalism organizations and to improve Californias democracy by increasing government transparency, holding politicians accountable, and empowering Californians to participate meaningfully in their own governance. We do that by informing and engaging Californians about state government and public policy that affects their lives, with a focus on education, environment, economy, health and the environment.Environmental regulation, education, health care, criminal justice, economic inequality the debates on these issues and others have a profound impact on the lives of 38 million Californians and beyond. Yet, mirroring trends across the country, there has been a significant decline in the number of journalists covering the Capitol in Sacramento. This has meant fewer eyes on decision makers, and a public that feels disconnected from its state government.Our team of experienced journalists, with the time and resources to dig deep, is committed to meaningfully informing Californians about the players, politics, and interests that shape the issues that affect their lives. To ensure we reach many Californians, we work with more than 180 media partners throughout the state that have long, deep relationships with their local audiences. 7619075 true true false false false false false false false false true true false true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 75 0 true 85 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X X Neil Chase CEO 9165029986 1017 L Street 261 Sacramento CA 95814 Neil Chase CEO 40.00 0.00 X 410830 0 37743 David Lesher Senior Editor 40.00 0.00 217110 0 9343 Katherine Looby Chief Development 40.00 0.00 203691 0 20450 Vicki Haddock Managing Editor 40.00 0.00 161106 0 31803 Julie M Cart Reporter 40.00 0.00 136974 0 38178 Sang Foon Rhee Deputy Managing Ed 40.00 0.00 137184 0 16840 Marcia Parker Publisher/COO 40.00 0.00 113348 0 13073 John Boland Board Chair 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Chris Boskin Secretary 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Gregory Favre Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Janet Clayton Board Member 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Simone Coxe Board Member 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Koci Hernandez Vice Chair 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Klein Board Member 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Masumoto Board Member 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Hema Sareen Mohan Board Member 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Leo Wolinsky Board Member 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 1380243 167430 23 true true false Alianza Metropolitan News 3290 Cuesta Drive San Jose CA 95148 Reporting 184000 1303 J Street SPE LLC 2180 Harvard Street Suite 135 Sacramento CA 95815 Office Space (rent) 287280 Arjuna Soriano PO Box 4256 San Gabriel CA 91775 Digital Strategy 108000 3 13003740 1050303 13003740 0 17591 17591 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Revenue 513110 13363 13363 13363 13034694 13363 17591 0 0 0 0 410830 334674 14395 61761 0 5733514 4670693 200900 861921 282485 230121 9898 42466 588218 479180 20611 88427 451966 368185 15837 67944 0 14359 7179 7180 19126 19126 0 0 0 0 0 101026 101026 96896 96896 0 229809 181550 9192 39067 0 0 7234 1564 5670 0 0 17832 17832 29599 23383 1184 5032 Reporting and production 1209382 1209382 Fundraising & Marketing 175406 175406 Bank charges/processing fees 787 787 0 9368469 7619075 401700 1347694 819536 793214 0 1949454 3187667 0 0 0 0 0 59380 44737 63429 36491 24386 26938 0 2290356 4857716 0 0 777397 583229 5920509 9493501 237065 407843 1175226 921267 1412291 1329110 X 506899 2750656 4001319 5413735 4508218 8164391 5920509 9493501 X 3666225 -6353 -3699 X X false true X true false X 3473160 5676503 5514922 9383623 13003740 37051948 0 0 3473160 5676503 5514922 9383623 13003740 37051948 10649526 26402422 1935 15822 -13677 4991 17591 26662 0 7702 13363 21065 37099675 219779 0.71170 0.71260 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 63429 36491 26938 26938 4857716 Deposits 19947 Right of Use Asset - premises 563282 583229 Accrued pension liability 268458 Lease payable 652809 921267 X 13024642 -6353 -3699 -10052 13034694 13034694 9368469 9368469 9368469 Part X : FIN48 Footnote Income Taxes CalMatters is organized as California nonprofit corporation and has been recognized by the IRS as exempt from federal income taxes under IRC Section 501(a) as organizations described in IRC Section 501(c)(3), qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under IRC Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and (viii), and has been determined not to be private foundations under IRC Sections 509(a)(1) and (3), respectively. CalMatters is annually required to file a Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990) with the IRS. We have determined that the entity is not subject to unrelated business income tax and have not filed an Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return (Form 990-T) with the IRS. CalMatters has received notification from the Internal Revenue Service and the State of California that it qualifies for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 23701d of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. The exemptions are subject to periodic review by the federal and state taxing authorities and management is confident that CalMatters continues to satisfy all federal and state statutes in order to qualify for continued tax exemption status. true X X X X false false false false false false false false false David Lesher Senior Editor 217110 7967 1376 226453 Julie M Cart Reporter 136974 5251 32927 175152 Katherine Looby Chief Development 203691 7838 12612 224141 Marcia Parker Publisher/COO 113348 3115 9958 126421 Neil Chase CEO 410830 12200 25543 448573 Sang Foon Rhee Deputy Managing Ed 137184 5274 11566 154024 Vicki Haddock Managing Editor 161106 5907 25896 192909 X 6 1050303 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is reviewed by the organization's management. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management approves the final return which is then e-filed with the Department of the Treasury. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Members of the Board of Directors review all potential conflicts of interest periodically. Executive personnel and board members are required to disclose potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. The Organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Members of the Board of Directors review the compensation of all top management personnel periodically in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with IRS guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures. Final compensation adjustments are approved by the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b Compensation of other individuals (including high-level personnel and key employees) is reviewed periodically by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Tax returns are available for download from several websites and by request from the organization's office in Sacramento, California. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements and other legal Filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by Tax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually to www.guidestar.org (where they are available for viewing as electronic copies) and are also available by request from the organization's office in Sacramento, California. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Change in discount on LT pledges receivable = -$3699 Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The audited financial statements are prepared by a qualified and licensed independent audit firm. The audit report is reviewed and approved by the organization's management and the Board of Directors.