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Nonprofit · EIN 99-1517391

MAT-SU SENTINEL

Tax-exempt · PALMER, AK 99645

Financials

$215K$73K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MAT-SU SENTINEL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$215,185$73,191$141,994$151,311$4,039$147,272
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$200,859
Program service revenue
$14,299
Investment income
$27
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$40
Accounting fees
$2,285
Program services (functional)
$6,394
Management and general (functional)
$59,986
Fundraising (functional)
$6,811

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,469
Total assets, end of year
$151,311
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,039
Net assets, end of year
$147,272
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,211
Net assets without donor restrictions
$147,272
Gross receipts
$215,185
Employees
0
Volunteers
22
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
AK

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVEN MERRITTPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
KEVIN THOMPSONTRESURER
Officer
0$0
MEGAN EARNSTVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
KRISTI SHEASECRETARY
Officer
0$0
AMY BUSHATZEXECUTIVE EDITOR
Key employee
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1150 S COLONY WAY STE 3 PMB 112, PALMER, AK 99645-6972
In care of
% AMY BUSHATZ
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
2381 North Broadway Drive, Palmer AK 99645
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Amy Bushatz, 2381 North Broadway Drive, Palmer AK 99645
Signed the 990
AMY BUSHATZ, EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Phone
(703) 589-4062
Return prepared by
Perfect Circle Incorporated

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF MSS IS TO PROVIDE OBJECTIVE, NON-PARTISAN INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT AFFECTS THE UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGEMENT OF MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH RESIDENTS AND OTHER INTERESTED IN LOCAL DEMOCRACY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • NEWS REPORTING & CIVIC EVENTS TO SERVE THE PUBLIC INTEREST THROUGH EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY INQUIRING INTO CRITICAL PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE MAT-SU RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS. TO FOCUS PARTICULAR ATTENTION ON RESEARCH AND REPORTING ABOUT GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND OPPORTUNITY. TO FURTHER SUCH RESEARCH, STUDY AND ANALYSIS BY FUNDING RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF EXPERIENCED AND DEVELOPING JOURNALIST AND OTHERS WITH EXPERIENCE OR PROMISE IN INVESTIGATING AND REPORTING ON SUCH MATTERS. TO PUBLISH THE RESULTS OF NON-PARTISAN INQUIRY, STUDY, ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, INCLUDING FINDINGS ABOUT SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS AND POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES. TO MAINTAIN A WEBSITE TO PUBLISH AND DISSEMINATE SUCH RESEARCH AND INFORMATION.
    Expenses $6,394 · revenue $215,185

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-1517391
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$151,311
Income (IRS master file)
$215,185

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$215,185$73,191$151,311XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Amy Bushatz
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 99-1517391).

Questions about MAT-SU SENTINEL

What is the EIN of MAT-SU SENTINEL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MAT-SU SENTINEL is 99-1517391.
Is MAT-SU SENTINEL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to MAT-SU SENTINEL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MAT-SU SENTINEL 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 MAT-SU SENTINEL due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MAT-SU SENTINEL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MAT-SU SENTINEL?
The 990-N for 2024 names Amy Bushatz.
Who are the officers and directors of MAT-SU SENTINEL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MAT-SU SENTINEL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $215,185, expenses of $73,191 and total assets of $151,311 at year end.

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