THE INTERCEPT MEDIA INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE INTERCEPT MEDIA INC

EIN 92-1198452 · Media & Communications (A30)

What they do

THE INTERCEPT MEDIA, INC. is THE PUBLISHER of THE INTERCEPT, A NEWS ORGANIZATION THAT EDUCATES THE PUBLIC THROUGH ITS INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM WITH A FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, NATIONAL SECURITY, TECHNOLOGY and IMMIGRATION. DURING 2024, THE INTERCEPT PURSUED ITS TRADEMARK MIX of DEEP INVESTIGATIONS, HARD HITTING SCOOPS and INCISIVE ANALYSIS.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders16 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$170.08spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$15.10of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$0.42in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

95.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $3,922,573 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $333,271 for ANNIE CHABEL (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$5,597,043

Expenses$9,519,616

Annual shortfall $3,922,573 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$1,440,627 · 15.1% of expenses

Grants paid$560,000 · 5.9% of expenses

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Revenue$5,597,043

Expenses$9,519,616

Assets$3,962,915

Income$5,597,043

Contributions$5,355,875

Grants given$560,000

Average grant$280,000

Management and general$1,440,627

Accounting fees$27,377

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

ANNIE CHABELCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $333,271Base $311,880 · Other $21,391

DAVID BRALOWSECRETARY - GENERAL COUNSEL · 40 hrs/week $275,796Base $231,689 · Other $44,107

ROGER HODGEEDITOR-IN-CHIEF · 40 hrs/week $267,433Base $262,044 · Other $5,389

JAMES RISENSR. NATIONAL SECURITY CORRESPONDENT · 40 hrs/week $225,862Base $189,818 · Other $36,044

SMRITI AGGARWALCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $204,431Base $197,569 · Other $6,862

MICHAEL SHERRARDCHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $203,974Base $185,925 · Other $18,049

MIROSLAV MACALACHIEF OPERATING OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $199,589Base $189,068 · Other $10,521

LILIANA SEGURASENIOR REPORTER · 40 hrs/week $178,368Base $155,033 · Other $23,335

JORDAN M SMITHSENIOR REPORTER · 40 hrs/week $165,256Base $149,702 · Other $15,554

BEN MUESSIGEDITOR-IN-CHIEF · 40 hrs/week $165,102Base $159,047 · Other $6,055

CELINE PISERSENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT · 40 hrs/week $157,086Base $146,088 · Other $10,998

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (16)

ANNIE CHABELCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

DAVID BRALOWSECRETARY - GENERAL COUNSEL

ROGER HODGEEDITOR-IN-CHIEF

JAMES RISENSR. NATIONAL SECURITY CORRESPONDENT

SMRITI AGGARWALCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER

MICHAEL SHERRARDCHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER

MIROSLAV MACALACHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

LILIANA SEGURASENIOR REPORTER

JORDAN M SMITHSENIOR REPORTER

BEN MUESSIGEDITOR-IN-CHIEF

CELINE PISERSENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

SUSAN SMITH RICHARDSONDIRECTOR

PAT CHRISTENCHAIR

MICHAEL D MANNDIRECTOR

MARIA RESSADIRECTOR

ADAM GUNTHERTREASURER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2023
Location: 15 WEST 38TH STREET UNIT 636, NEW YORK, NY 10018
County: New York
In care of: ANNIE CHABEL
Primary officer: ANNIE CHABEL, CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(908) 460-9471

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: LUTZ AND CARR CPAS LLP
NTEE classification: Media & Communications (A30)
IRS tax category: Media & Communications
Grant-giving organization: Yes

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