As its primary and most fundamental activity, The Record Community News henceforth The Record produces, publishes and distributes hyperlocal, independent news and information via a news site, emailed newsletter and audio recordings or podcasts. The Record reports information that is educational to the residents of the North Shore of Chicago - a suburban area north of the city limits and along Lake Michigan's shoreline - and operates in a manner consistent with tax-exempt status under section 501c3.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $87k $93k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at The Record Community News Group equaled 37% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 12%
from 2023
From $77k in 2023 to $87k in 2024.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The Record Community News Group
What are The Record Community News Group's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, The Record Community News Group reported $299k in total revenue and $235k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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