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Midwest Center For Investigative Reporting Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Printing, Publishing (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$521k (2022)

Expenses
$676k (2022)

Total Assets
$104k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$10.7k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$520,803
Expenses
$676,119
Net Income
-$155,316
Net Assets
$93,091
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $428,253
82.2%
Program Services $25,078
4.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $60
0.0%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $604
0.1%
Sales of Assets $66,808
12.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $105,990
15.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $271,583
40.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $103,753
Total Liabilities $10,662
Net Assets $93,091
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pam Dempsey (Former Executive Director) $51,045 $0 $0
Erin Orr (Executive Director) $47,810 $0 $6,474
Brant Houston (President) $661 $0 $0
William Freivogel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Donna Vestal (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mark Horvit (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Fernando Diaz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Kebbel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruby Bailey (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Herzog (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erin Jordan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerry Lanosga (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lyle Muller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mcnelly Torres (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$695,328
Expenses
$586,736
Net Income
$108,592
Net Assets
$248,407
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $625,127
89.9%
Program Services $70,201
10.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,000
13.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $222,284
37.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $266,323
Total Liabilities $17,916
Net Assets $248,407
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pam Dempsey (Executive Director) $78,000 $0 $0
Brant Houston (President) $0 $0 $0
William Freivogel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Donna Vestal (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mark Horvit (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Fernando Diaz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Kebbel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruby Bailey (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Herzog (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erin Jordan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerry Lanosga (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lyle Muller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mcnelly Torres (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$223,618
Expenses
$300,398
Net Income
-$76,780
Net Assets
-$20,842
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $123,108
55.1%
Program Services $100,510
44.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,600
19.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $11,000
3.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $180,603
Total Liabilities $201,445
Net Assets -$20,842
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pam Dempsey (Executive Director) $57,600 $0 $0
William Freivogel (President) $0 $0 $0
Gerard Lanosga (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
David Herzog (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brant Houston (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Fernando Diaz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Kebbel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Vestal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Horvit (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$224,685
Expenses
$239,617
Net Income
-$14,932
Net Assets
$55,938
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $195,365
87.0%
Program Services $29,320
13.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,400
25.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,114
Total Liabilities $1,176
Net Assets $55,938
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pam Dempsey (Executive Director) $60,400 $0 $0
William Freivogel (President) $0 $0 $0
Gerard Lanosga (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
David Herzog (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brant Houston (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Fernando Diaz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Kebbel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Vestal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Horvit (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$172,556
Expenses
$175,169
Net Income
-$2,613
Net Assets
$70,870
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $161,500
93.6%
Program Services $11,056
6.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,900
27.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,844
Total Liabilities $974
Net Assets $70,870
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pam Dempsey (Executive Director) $47,900 $0 $0
William Freivogel (President) $0 $0 $0
Gerard Lanosga (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
David Herzog (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brant Houston (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Fernando Diaz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Kebbel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Vestal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Horvit (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$174,703
Expenses
$144,324
Net Income
$30,379
Net Assets
$73,483
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $156,876
89.8%
Program Services $17,827
10.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $41,400
28.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $74,460
Total Liabilities $977
Net Assets $73,483
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pam Dempsey (Executive Director) $41,400 $0 $0
William Freivogel (President) $0 $0 $0
Gerard Lanosga (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
David Herzog (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brant Houston (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Fernando Diaz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Kebbel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Vestal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Horvit (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$204,848
Expenses
$237,479
Net Income
-$32,631
Net Assets
$43,104
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $187,051
91.3%
Program Services $17,797
8.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,740
26.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $49,341
Total Liabilities $6,237
Net Assets $43,104
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pam Dempsey (Executive Director) $65,325 $0 $0
William Freivogel (President) $0 $0 $0
Gerard Lanosga (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
David Herzog (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brant Houston (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Fernando Diaz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Kebbel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Vestal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Horvit (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$225,063
Expenses
$248,303
Net Income
-$23,240
Net Assets
$75,735
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $218,063
96.9%
Program Services $7,000
3.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,900
26.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $81,923
Total Liabilities $6,188
Net Assets $75,735
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pam Dempsey (Executive Director) $62,991 $0 $0
William Freivogel (President) $0 $0 $0
Gerad Langosga (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
David Herzog (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brant Houston (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Fernando Diaz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Kebbel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Vestal (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$128,246
Expenses
$171,214
Net Income
-$42,968
Net Assets
$98,975
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $128,246
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $100,431
Total Liabilities $1,456
Net Assets $98,975

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$137,100
Expenses
$146,902
Net Income
-$9,802
Net Assets
$137,463
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $137,100
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $138,921
Total Liabilities $1,458
Net Assets $137,463

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$160,400
Expenses
$13,135
Net Income
$147,265
Net Assets
$147,265
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $160,400
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $147,265
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $147,265

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