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Linn County Advocate 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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.03M (2022)

Expenses
$1.29M (2022)

Total Assets
$529k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 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
$1,034,918
Expenses
$1,287,404
Net Income
-$252,486
Net Assets
$529,308
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,028,768
99.4%
Investment Income $6,150
0.6%
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 $267,658
20.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $629,153
48.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $529,308
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $529,308
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julie Trachta (Managing Attorney, Executive Director) $119,141 $0 $27,000
Jeremy Elges (Senior Staff Attorney) $109,365 $0 $12,152
Karen Volz (President) $0 $0 $0
Laura Schultes (Vice President, Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Noelle Murray (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Markward (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sam Black (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Grinde (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,113,171
Expenses
$1,170,820
Net Income
-$57,649
Net Assets
$781,794
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,098,312
98.7%
Investment Income $14,859
1.3%
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 $267,052
22.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $560,088
47.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $781,794
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $781,794
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julie F Trachta (Managing Attorney, Executi) $119,740 $0 $26,000
Jeremy Elges (Senior Staff Attorney) $110,028 $0 $11,684
Karen Volz (President) $0 $0 $0
Noelle Murray (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Laura Schultes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sam Black (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Grinde (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$869,448
Expenses
$1,127,527
Net Income
-$258,079
Net Assets
$682,814
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $852,435
98.0%
Investment Income $17,013
2.0%
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 $252,812
22.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $528,254
46.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $832,809
Total Liabilities $149,995
Net Assets $682,814
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julie F Trachta (Managing Attorney, Executi) $112,149 $0 $24,000
Jeremy Elges (Senior Staff Attorney) $104,979 $0 $11,684
Karen Volz (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Boresi (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rick Sole (Vice President & Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Philena Peyton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beverly Slager (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lloyd Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Noelle Murray (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,098,402
Expenses
$1,086,506
Net Income
$11,896
Net Assets
$940,892
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,098,402
100%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $732,119
67.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $940,892
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $940,892
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julie F Trachta (Managing Attorney, Executi) $113,120 $0 $24,000
Jeremy Elges (Senior Staff Attorney) $100,643 $0 $11,403
Karen Volz (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Boresi (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rick Sole (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Philena Peyton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beverly Slager (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lloyd Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Noelle Murray (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,076,363
Expenses
$1,106,834
Net Income
-$30,471
Net Assets
$928,994
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,076,363
100%
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 $111,357
10.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $631,601
57.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $928,994
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $928,994
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julie F Trachta (Managing Attorney, Executi) $111,357 $0 $24,000
Karen Volz (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Boresi (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rick Sole (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Philena Peyton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beverly Slager (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lloyd Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kara L Bullerman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,010,969
Expenses
$936,568
Net Income
$74,401
Net Assets
$959,465
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,001,484
99.1%
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 $9,485
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $633,733
67.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $959,465
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $959,465
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julie F Trachta (Managing Attorney, Executi) $133,457 $0 $0
Karen Volz (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Boresi (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Rick Sole (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Philena Peyton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Lee Ziese (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lloyd Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kara L Bullerman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$971,019
Expenses
$906,872
Net Income
$64,147
Net Assets
$885,062
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $970,093
99.9%
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 $926
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $128,178
14.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $481,153
53.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $885,062
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $885,062
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julie F Trachta (Managing Attorney, Executi) $128,178 $0 $0
Karen Volz (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Boresi (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Rick Sole (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Philena Peyton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Lee Ziese (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lloyd Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kara L Bullerman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$940,244
Expenses
$844,923
Net Income
$95,321
Net Assets
$820,914
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $939,676
99.9%
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 $568
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $122,862
14.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $453,130
53.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $820,914
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $820,914
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julie F Trachta (Managing Attorney, Executi) $122,862 $0 $0
Karen Volz (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Boresi (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Rick Sole (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Philena Peyton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Lee Ziese (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lloyd Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kara L Bullerman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$833,165
Expenses
$827,004
Net Income
$6,161
Net Assets
$725,593
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $831,975
99.9%
Investment Income $467
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $723
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $103,668
12.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $448,417
54.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $725,593
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $725,593

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$869,778
Expenses
$756,459
Net Income
$113,319
Net Assets
$719,420
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $869,053
99.9%
Investment Income $687
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $38
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $113,073
14.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $401,594
53.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $719,420
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $719,420

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$791,722
Expenses
$723,783
Net Income
$67,939
Net Assets
$606,102
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $790,779
99.9%
Investment Income $923
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $110,100
15.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $388,055
53.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $606,102
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $606,102

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$767,435
Expenses
$623,204
Net Income
$144,231
Net Assets
$538,155
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $766,374
99.9%
Investment Income $1,061
0.1%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $398,882
64.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $538,155
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $538,155

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$630,791
Expenses
$607,878
Net Income
$22,913
Net Assets
$393,923
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $628,669
99.7%
Investment Income $2,122
0.3%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $413,719
68.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $393,923
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $393,923

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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