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Nonprofit · EIN 88-4218324

BROOKLINEDOTNEWS

Tax-exempt · BROOKLINE, MA 02446

Financials

$82K$37K2022$496K$205K2023$429K$341K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BROOKLINEDOTNEWS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$428,907$340,773$88,134$425,822$1,828$423,994
June 30, 2024990$495,698$205,333$290,365$360,719$24,859$335,860
June 30, 2023990-EZ$82,002$36,507$45,495$46,885$1,390$45,495
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$422,196
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$5,961
Net income from fundraising events
$750
Other revenue
$750

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$210,210
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$267,080
Professional fundraising fees
$9,500
Legal fees
$121
Accounting fees
$14,068
Occupancy
$2,148
Program services (functional)
$189,275
Management and general (functional)
$95,062
Fundraising (functional)
$56,436

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$360,719
Total assets, end of year
$425,822
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,828
Net assets, end of year
$423,994
Net assets without donor restrictions
$423,994
Gross receipts
$443,306
Employees
3
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
MA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SAMUEL MINTZFOUNDING EDITOR
Highest-paid employee
40$104,916
JULIE RAFFERTYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
FREDERICK PERRYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ELLEN CLEGGCLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
IRENE SEGEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
IRIS ADLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
COLETTE PHILLIPSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
BETSY TARLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JULIE RAFFERTYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
FREDERICK PERRYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ELLEN CLEGGCLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
IRENE SEGEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
20$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELLEN CLEGGCO-CHAIR & SECRETARY20$0
JULIE RAFFERTYCO-CHAIR20$0
FREDERICK PERRYTREASURER5$0
IRENE SEGEDIRECTOR20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
71 SAINT MARYS STREET, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-8203
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JULIE RAFFERTY, 1295 BEACON STREET 28, BROOKLINE, MA 02446
Signed the 990
JULIE RAFFERTY, PRESIDENT
Phone
(617) 699-9257
Return prepared by
FISCAL COMPLIANCE ASSUR TAX ADV SVCS LLC

Mission

BROOKLINE.NEWS IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT NEWS ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL COVERAGE TO BROOKLINE RESIDENTS. IT WORKS TO TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF JOURNALISTS AND TO SHARE LEARNINGS WITH OTHER LOCAL NEWS OUTLETS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BROOKLINE.NEWS PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL REPORTING AND COMMUNITY NEWS, WORKS TO TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF JOURNALISTS AND SHARES LEARNINGS AND BEST PRACTICES WITH OTHER LOCAL NEWS OUTLETS.
    Expenses $189,275

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-4218324
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$425,822
Income (IRS master file)
$443,306

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$428,907$340,773$425,822IRS
990June 2024$495,698$205,333$360,719XML
990-EZJune 2023$82,002$36,507$46,885XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-4218324).

Questions about BROOKLINEDOTNEWS

What is the EIN of BROOKLINEDOTNEWS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BROOKLINEDOTNEWS is 88-4218324.
Is BROOKLINEDOTNEWS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to BROOKLINEDOTNEWS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BROOKLINEDOTNEWS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BROOKLINEDOTNEWS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BROOKLINEDOTNEWS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BROOKLINEDOTNEWS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JULIE RAFFERTY.
Who are the officers and directors of BROOKLINEDOTNEWS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,916 (SAMUEL MINTZ, FOUNDING EDITOR).
How much revenue does BROOKLINEDOTNEWS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $428,907, expenses of $340,773 and total assets of $425,822 at year end.

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