MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE INC
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Plain text MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE INC. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2018–2025. https://furp.org/org/memphis-fourth-estate-inc-825339555. Retrieved 2026-11-10.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE INC [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2018–2025]. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/memphis-fourth-estate-inc-825339555
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2025 · Form 990 · revenue $5.9M · expenses $5.9M · assets $2.6M
- Also known as
- THE DAILY MEMPHIAN
- EIN
- 82-5339555
- Address
- 5100 POPLAR AVE STE 214, MEMPHIS, TN 38137-0214
- Website
- MEMPHISFOURTHESTATE.ORG
- NTEE code
- A30 Media, Communications Organizations (Arts, Culture and Humanities) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- September 2018 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE D/B/A THE DAILY MEMPHIAN IS AN INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR- PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE MISSION OF GATHERING AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION IN A NONPARTISAN MANNER ABOUT IMPORTANT PUBLIC-POLICY ISSUES AND MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE TO RESIDENTS OF MEMPHIS, TN AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
9 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Barnes | CEO | 2018-2025 | $181,962 | $1,251,662 | 1 |
| Jason Israel | CTO | 2018-2025 | $175,930 | $1,237,239 | 1 |
| Geoffrey Calkins | COLUMNIST | 2019-2025 | $173,090 | $1,112,730 | 1 |
| James Overstreet | MANAGING EDI | 2019-2025 | $156,325 | $553,286 | 1 |
| Mary Cashiola | EDITORIAL DI | 2025 | $167,270 | $167,270 | 1 |
| Sarah Leach | EMPLOYEE | 2025 | $138,965 | $138,965 | 1 |
| Ronnie Ramos (former) | EDITOR | 2020-2021 | $217,500 | $434,820 | 1 |
| Justin Rushing (former) | ADV DIRECTOR | 2020 | $147,024 | $147,024 | 1 |
| Janice C Jenkins (former) | SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE | 2019 | $126,204 | $126,204 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
11 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deanie Parker | DIRECTOR | 2018-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 3 |
| James Maclin | TREASURER | 2018-2025 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Andy Cates | PRESIDENT & | 2018-2025 | 15 | $0 reported | 7 |
| Robert J Davis | VICE PRESIDE | 2018-2025 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Roshun Austin | SECRETARY | 2018-2025 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nancy Coffee | DIRECTOR | 2018-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mary Tabor Engel | DIRECTOR | 2018-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Edward Felsenthal | DIRECTOR | 2018-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kevin Mceniry | DIRECTOR | 2020-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Wendy Greenlaw (former) | AUDIENCE OFF | 2021 | Not reported | $0 reported | 1 |
| Leslie Smith (former) | DIRECTOR | 2018-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 15 people listed · 6 paid, $994K · 59 employees · 15 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC BARNES | CEO | 40 | $179,866 | $0 | $2,096 | $181,962 | 1 |
| JASON ISRAEL | CTO | 40 | $173,894 | $0 | $2,036 | $175,930 | 1 |
| GEOFFREY CALKINS | COLUMNIST | 40 | $162,232 | $0 | $10,858 | $173,090 | 1 |
| MARY CASHIOLA | EDITORIAL DI | 40 | $154,589 | $0 | $12,681 | $167,270 | 1 |
| JAMES OVERSTREET | MANAGING EDI | 40 | $144,498 | $0 | $11,827 | $156,325 | 1 |
| SARAH LEACH | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $123,000 | $0 | $15,965 | $138,965 | 1 |
| ANDY CATES | PRESIDENT & | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 7 |
| ROBERT J DAVIS | VICE PRESIDE | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROSHUN AUSTIN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES MACLIN | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MARY TABOR ENGEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY COFFEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD FELSENTHAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEANIE PARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| KEVIN MCENIRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 12 people listed · 3 paid, $480K · 62 employees · 5 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON ISRAEL | CTO | 40 | $169,369 | $0 | $0 | $169,369 | 1 |
| GEOFFREY CALKINS | COLUMNIST | 40 | $160,381 | $0 | $0 | $160,381 | 1 |
| ERIC BARNES | CEO | 40 | $150,000 | $0 | $0 | $150,000 | 1 |
| ANDY CATES | PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 7 |
| ROBERT J DAVIS | VICE PRESIDE | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES MACLIN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ROSHUN AUSTIN | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY COFFEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY TABOR ENGEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD FELSENTHAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEANIE PARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| KEVIN MCENIRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 12 people listed · 3 paid, $495K · 76 employees · 5 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC BARNES | CEO | 40 | $170,495 | $0 | $0 | $170,495 | 1 |
| JASON ISRAEL | CTO | 40 | $166,048 | $0 | $0 | $166,048 | 1 |
| GEOFFREY CALKINS | COLUMNIST | 40 | $158,430 | $0 | $0 | $158,430 | 1 |
| ROSHUN AUSTIN | TREASURER | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDY CATES | PRESIDENT | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 7 |
| NANCY COFFEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT J DAVIS | VICE PRESIDE | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY TABOR ENGEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD FELSENTHAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES MACLIN | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| KEVIN MCENIRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEANIE PARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2022 · 12 people listed · 3 paid, $493K · 74 employees · 2 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC BARNES | CEO | 40 | $174,639 | $0 | $0 | $174,639 | 1 |
| JASON ISRAEL | CTO | 40 | $162,791 | $0 | $0 | $162,791 | 1 |
| GEOFFREY CALKINS | COLUMNIST | 40 | $156,060 | $0 | $0 | $156,060 | 1 |
| ROSHUN AUSTIN | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDY CATES | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 7 |
| NANCY COFFEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT J DAVIS | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY TABOR ENGEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD FELSENTHAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES MACLIN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| KEVIN MCENIRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEANIE PARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2021 · 15 people listed · 5 paid, $825K · 58 employees · 1 volunteer
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RONNIE RAMOS | EDITOR | - | $217,500 | $0 | $0 | $217,500 | 1 |
| ERIC BARNES | CEO | - | $160,000 | $0 | $0 | $160,000 | 1 |
| JASON ISRAEL | CTO | - | $158,101 | $0 | $0 | $158,101 | 1 |
| GEOFFREY CALKINS | COLUMNIST | - | $155,475 | $0 | $0 | $155,475 | 1 |
| JAMES OVERSTREET | EDITOR | - | $133,494 | $0 | $0 | $133,494 | 1 |
| ROSHUN AUSTIN | TREASURER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDY CATES | PRESIDENT | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 7 |
| NANCY COFFEE | DIRECTOR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT J DAVIS | VICE PRESIDE | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY TABOR ENGEL | DIRECTOR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD FELSENTHAL | DIRECTOR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES MACLIN | SECRETARY | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| KEVIN MCENIRY | DIRECTOR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEANIE PARKER | DIRECTOR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| WENDY GREENLAW | AUDIENCE OFF | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 15 people listed · 6 paid, $968K · 52 employees · 1 volunteer
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RONNIE RAMOS | EDITOR | 40 | $217,320 | $0 | $0 | $217,320 | 1 |
| ERIC BARNES | CEO | 40 | $164,566 | $0 | $0 | $164,566 | 1 |
| JASON ISRAEL | CTO | 40 | $153,000 | $0 | $0 | $153,000 | 1 |
| GEOFFREY CALKINS | COLUMNIST | 40 | $153,000 | $0 | $0 | $153,000 | 1 |
| JUSTIN RUSHING | ADV DIRECTOR | 40 | $147,024 | $0 | $0 | $147,024 | 1 |
| JAMES OVERSTREET | EDITOR | 40 | $132,600 | $0 | $0 | $132,600 | 1 |
| ROSHUN AUSTIN | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDY CATES | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 7 |
| NANCY COFFEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT J DAVIS | VICE PRESIDE | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY TABOR ENGEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD FELSENTHAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES MACLIN | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| KEVIN MCENIRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEANIE PARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2019 · 14 people listed · 5 paid, $715K · 54 employees · 1 volunteer
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEOFFREY CALKINS | COLUMNIST | 40 | $149,062 | $0 | $7,232 | $156,294 | 1 |
| JASON ISRAEL | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 40 | $152,000 | $0 | $0 | $152,000 | 1 |
| ERIC BARNES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $150,000 | $0 | $0 | $150,000 | 1 |
| JAMES OVERSTREET | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | 40 | $130,867 | $0 | $0 | $130,867 | 1 |
| JANICE C JENKINS | SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE | 40 | $118,697 | $0 | $7,507 | $126,204 | 1 |
| ANDY CATES | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 7 |
| JAMES MACLIN | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ROSHUN AUSTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY COFFEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT J DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY TABOR ENGEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD FELSENTHAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEANIE PARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| LESLIE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 11 people listed · 2 paid, $200K · 36 employees · 1 volunteer
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC BARNES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $100,000 | $0 | $0 | $100,000 | 1 |
| JASON ISRAEL | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 40 | $100,000 | $0 | $0 | $100,000 | 1 |
| ANDY CATES | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 7 |
| JAMES MACLIN | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ROSHUN AUSTIN | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY COFFEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT J DAVIS | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY TABOR ENGEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD FELSENTHAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEANIE PARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| LESLIE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $5,864,658 | $5,920,297 | $2,609,264 | $702,681 | $1,670,459 | $303,666 | $179,866 | 59 | 15 |
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $4,861,265 | $5,702,996 | $1,963,690 | $758,320 | $840,307 | $158,161 | $1,102,897 | 62 | 5 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $4,790,206 | $5,895,681 | $2,852,598 | $1,600,051 | $1,206,271 | $294,442 | $1,241,349 | 76 | 5 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $6,376,256 | $5,533,426 | $3,911,759 | $2,705,526 | $3,112,702 | $273,774 | $1,038,576 | 74 | 2 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $5,585,999 | $5,144,887 | $2,591,759 | $1,862,696 | $2,605,073 | $381,105 | $318,101 | 58 | 1 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,890,536 | $4,952,213 | $2,683,791 | $1,421,584 | $258,131 | $392,327 | $967,510 | 52 | 1 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,486,773 | $4,849,691 | $3,999,289 | $3,483,261 | $1,478,124 | $2,001,201 | $700,626 | 54 | 1 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $7,026,563 | $2,180,384 | $5,036,478 | $4,846,179 | $6,696,197 | $328,653 | $200,000 | 36 | 1 |
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- CALVARY ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION INC Memphis, TN · 1 person in common (Andy Cates)
Funders of this organization
11 grantors reported grants to this organization, $12,583,736 in all, tax years 2018 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MEMPHIS INC | $11,376,074 | 8 | $492,399 | 2024 | 2018-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| J R HYDE III FOUNDATION | $650,199 | 5 | $200,200 | 2024 | 2020-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE INC” | show |
| JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION INC | $250,000 | 2 | $145,000 | 2023 | 2022-2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE INC” | show |
| THE LENFEST INST FOR JOURNALISM SPE ASSET FUND OF THE PHL FOUNDATION | $150,000 | 1 | $150,000 | 2020 | 2020 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| THE URBAN CHILD INSTITUTE | $50,000 | 2 | $25,000 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS AND THE MID-SOUTH INC | $33,333 | 1 | $33,333 | 2020 | 2020 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TR | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | 2022 | 2022 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| LOCAL INDEPENDENT ONLINE NEWS PUBLISHERS INC | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | 2024 | 2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| GROUNDTRUTH PROJECT INC | $17,880 | 1 | $17,880 | 2023 | 2023 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND | $11,000 | 1 | $11,000 | 2024 | 2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| PFIZER FOUNDATION INC | $250 | 1 | $250 | 2022 | 2022 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE INC” | show |
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| INDEPENDENT ARTS & MEDIA | CA | A30 | $5,422,368 | $4,981,414 | Develop Dir | $148,165 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| COASTALASKA INC | AK | A30 | $5,128,993 | $5,442,437 | EXECUTIVE DI | $135,395 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| GROW NEBRASKA INC | NE | A30 | $6,417,478 | $6,250,554 | CEO | $125,183 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| CENTER FOR INTEGRITY IN NEWS REPORTING | AR | A30 | $3,181,643 | $973,220 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $176,711 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
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Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990 · $5,920,297 spent · pay $2,008,608 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | SALARIES | $1,892,556 | $1,892,556 | - | - | 32.0% |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,656,608 | $1,331,401 | $131,646 | $193,561 | 28.0% | |
| All other expenses | $672,786 | $494,665 | $178,121 | - | 11.4% | |
| Other (as described) | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $300,546 | $300,546 | - | - | 5.1% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $240,368 | $206,881 | $33,487 | - | 4.1% | |
| Other (as described) | PAYROLL TAXES | $230,986 | $230,986 | - | - | 3.9% |
| Other (as described) | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | $206,068 | $206,068 | - | - | 3.5% |
| Advertising and promotion | $203,483 | $172,680 | - | $30,803 | 3.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $179,866 | - | $179,866 | - | 3.0% | |
| Information technology | $76,524 | $36,466 | $40,058 | - | 1.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $74,804 | $32,132 | $26,319 | $16,353 | 1.3% | |
| Other employee benefits | $70,530 | $41,808 | $17,715 | $11,007 | 1.2% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $26,800 | - | $16,529 | $10,271 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: management | $17,765 | - | $7,685 | $10,080 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $15,391 | - | $15,391 | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $11,738 | $10,325 | $1,413 | - | 0.2% | |
| Travel | $9,636 | - | $9,636 | - | 0.2% | |
| Interest | $9,344 | - | $9,344 | - | 0.2% | |
| Office expenses | $8,680 | - | $8,680 | - | 0.1% | |
| Occupancy | $8,060 | $3,842 | $4,218 | - | 0.1% | |
| Insurance | $7,758 | $3,697 | $4,061 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $5,920,297 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990 · $5,702,996 spent · pay $1,932,001 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | SALARIES | $1,866,612 | $1,866,612 | - | - | 32.7% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $1,102,897 | $850,341 | $252,556 | - | 19.3% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $681,576 | $547,530 | $36,988 | $97,058 | 12.0% | |
| All other expenses | $598,754 | $483,886 | $114,868 | - | 10.5% | |
| Other (as described) | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $321,422 | $321,422 | - | - | 5.6% |
| Other (as described) | PAYROLL TAXES | $239,312 | $239,312 | - | - | 4.2% |
| Other (as described) | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | $212,325 | $212,325 | - | - | 3.7% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $207,532 | $207,532 | - | - | 3.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $149,560 | $146,091 | - | $3,469 | 2.6% | |
| Other employee benefits | $84,565 | $40,068 | $38,112 | $6,385 | 1.5% | |
| Information technology | $78,848 | $37,573 | $41,275 | - | 1.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $62,963 | $29,833 | $28,376 | $4,754 | 1.1% | |
| Fees: management | $41,704 | - | $20,450 | $21,254 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $13,272 | - | $13,272 | - | 0.2% | |
| Occupancy | $12,383 | $5,903 | $6,480 | - | 0.2% | |
| Travel | $12,022 | - | $12,022 | - | 0.2% | |
| Insurance | $9,447 | $4,502 | $4,945 | - | 0.2% | |
| Office expenses | $4,414 | - | $4,414 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,388 | - | $3,388 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $5,702,996 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $5,895,681 spent · pay $2,301,241 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | SALARIES | $1,607,566 | $1,607,566 | - | - | 27.3% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $1,241,349 | $972,857 | $268,492 | - | 21.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $894,627 | $768,715 | $69,317 | $56,595 | 15.2% | |
| All other expenses | $628,870 | $466,039 | $162,831 | - | 10.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $299,268 | $299,268 | - | - | 5.1% | |
| Other (as described) | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $292,633 | $292,633 | - | - | 5.0% |
| Other (as described) | PAYROLL TAXES | $233,650 | $233,650 | - | - | 4.0% |
| Other (as described) | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | $193,800 | $193,800 | - | - | 3.3% |
| Advertising and promotion | $110,507 | $107,314 | - | $3,193 | 1.9% | |
| Other employee benefits | $91,894 | $51,382 | $34,699 | $5,813 | 1.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $73,371 | $41,025 | $27,705 | $4,641 | 1.2% | |
| Information technology | $71,969 | $34,295 | $37,674 | - | 1.2% | |
| Fees: management | $64,300 | - | - | $64,300 | 1.1% | |
| Office expenses | $46,182 | - | $46,182 | - | 0.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $13,757 | - | $13,757 | - | 0.2% | |
| Insurance | $8,830 | $4,208 | $4,622 | - | 0.1% | |
| Interest | $7,599 | - | $7,599 | - | 0.1% | |
| Travel | $6,345 | - | $6,345 | - | 0.1% | |
| Occupancy | $5,774 | $2,752 | $3,022 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,390 | - | $3,390 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $5,895,681 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $5,533,426 spent · pay $4,095,693 · grants $0 · events $113,818
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $2,344,692 | $1,981,258 | $203,226 | $160,208 | 42.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $1,038,576 | $945,446 | $93,130 | - | 18.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $427,965 | $369,557 | $38,179 | $20,229 | 7.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $286,682 | $286,682 | - | - | 5.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $284,460 | $245,637 | $25,377 | $13,446 | 5.1% | |
| Other (as described) | CONTRACT LABOR | $256,563 | $193,463 | - | $63,100 | 4.6% |
| Information technology | $203,984 | $175,068 | $28,916 | - | 3.7% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $152,156 | $147,351 | - | $4,805 | 2.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $113,818 | $106,613 | $7,205 | - | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | CREDIT CARD PROCESSING | $74,980 | - | $74,980 | - | 1.4% |
| All other expenses | $73,016 | $58,304 | $14,712 | - | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | ROU LEASE AMORTIZATION | $57,433 | - | $57,433 | - | 1.0% |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $55,300 | $42,503 | $12,797 | - | 1.0% |
| Fees: management | $45,021 | - | $45,021 | - | 0.8% | |
| Office expenses | $44,067 | - | $44,067 | - | 0.8% | |
| Insurance | $29,619 | $25,421 | $4,198 | - | 0.5% | |
| Occupancy | $22,505 | $19,315 | $3,190 | - | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $12,588 | - | $12,588 | - | 0.2% | |
| Interest | $9,326 | - | $9,326 | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $675 | - | $675 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $5,533,426 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $5,144,887 spent · pay $3,331,494 · grants $0 · events $559
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $2,410,470 | $1,986,778 | $268,381 | $155,311 | 46.9% | |
| Other (as described) | $512,248 | $512,248 | - | - | 10.0% | |
| Other employee benefits | $339,974 | $290,521 | $31,491 | $17,962 | 6.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $318,101 | $270,386 | $31,810 | $15,905 | 6.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $262,949 | $224,701 | $24,356 | $13,892 | 5.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $256,005 | $256,005 | - | - | 5.0% | |
| Other (as described) | CONTRACT LABOR | $221,638 | $159,138 | - | $62,500 | 4.3% |
| Other (as described) | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | $184,832 | $184,832 | - | - | 3.6% |
| All other expenses | $173,009 | $103,415 | $69,594 | - | 3.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $128,924 | $124,990 | - | $3,934 | 2.5% | |
| Occupancy | $95,242 | $81,741 | $13,501 | - | 1.9% | |
| Other (as described) | CREDIT CARD PROCESSING | $67,803 | - | $67,803 | - | 1.3% |
| Travel | $62,298 | $59,891 | $2,407 | - | 1.2% | |
| Office expenses | $41,218 | - | $41,218 | - | 0.8% | |
| Information technology | $30,529 | - | $30,529 | - | 0.6% | |
| Insurance | $24,062 | $20,652 | $3,410 | - | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $11,119 | - | $11,119 | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,907 | - | $3,907 | - | 0.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $559 | $559 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $5,144,887 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $4,952,213 spent · pay $3,660,733 · grants $0 · events $6,227
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $3,146,667 | $2,773,979 | $348,131 | $24,557 | 63.5% | |
| Information technology | $265,799 | $228,120 | $37,679 | - | 5.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $261,479 | $231,480 | $28,022 | $1,977 | 5.3% | |
| Other employee benefits | $252,587 | $217,052 | $35,535 | - | 5.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $219,201 | $219,201 | - | - | 4.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $169,088 | $164,816 | $3,022 | $1,250 | 3.4% | |
| Other (as described) | CONTRACT LABOR | $153,975 | $123,655 | - | $30,320 | 3.1% |
| Occupancy | $100,596 | $86,336 | $14,260 | - | 2.0% | |
| All other expenses | $98,353 | $87,695 | $10,658 | - | 2.0% | |
| Travel | $66,366 | $51,934 | $14,432 | - | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | COMMISSIONS | $61,611 | $61,611 | - | - | 1.2% |
| Other (as described) | CREDIT CARD PROCESSING | $56,420 | - | $56,420 | - | 1.1% |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $34,407 | $26,445 | $7,962 | - | 0.7% |
| Fees: accounting | $26,803 | - | $26,803 | - | 0.5% | |
| Insurance | $20,582 | $17,665 | $2,917 | - | 0.4% | |
| Office expenses | $6,556 | $181 | $6,375 | - | 0.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $6,227 | $6,227 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Interest | $4,390 | - | $4,390 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,106 | - | $1,106 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $4,952,213 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $4,849,691 spent · pay $3,245,120 · grants $0 · events $69,175
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $2,784,257 | $2,389,325 | $394,932 | - | 57.4% | |
| Information technology | $309,639 | $265,745 | $43,894 | - | 6.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $238,657 | $233,007 | $4,045 | $1,605 | 4.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $233,519 | $200,416 | $33,103 | - | 4.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $227,344 | $195,361 | $31,983 | - | 4.7% | |
| Other (as described) | CONTRACT LABOR | $213,491 | $186,432 | $359 | $26,700 | 4.4% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $169,755 | $169,755 | - | - | 3.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $112,598 | $1,193 | $111,405 | - | 2.3% | |
| Occupancy | $102,681 | $88,125 | $14,556 | - | 2.1% | |
| Travel | $100,600 | $86,339 | $14,261 | - | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | COMMISSIONS | $93,951 | $93,951 | - | - | 1.9% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $69,175 | $69,175 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS | $64,768 | $56,358 | $8,410 | - | 1.3% |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $50,584 | - | $50,584 | - | 1.0% |
| All other expenses | $32,910 | $9,211 | $23,699 | - | 0.7% | |
| Office expenses | $22,167 | $19,024 | $3,143 | - | 0.5% | |
| Insurance | $16,390 | $14,067 | $2,323 | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $7,205 | - | $7,205 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $4,849,691 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $2,180,384 spent · pay $1,269,541 · grants $0 · events $42,525
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,076,680 | $941,128 | $135,552 | - | 49.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $274,125 | $271,247 | $2,878 | - | 12.6% | |
| Information technology | $171,643 | $142,480 | $29,163 | - | 7.9% | |
| Office expenses | $101,650 | $88,852 | $12,798 | - | 4.7% | |
| Other employee benefits | $101,156 | $77,208 | $23,948 | - | 4.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $91,705 | $80,160 | $11,545 | - | 4.2% | |
| Other (as described) | CONTRACT LABOR | $77,221 | $55,916 | $21,305 | - | 3.5% |
| Fees: legal | $45,636 | - | $45,636 | - | 2.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $42,525 | $42,525 | - | - | 2.0% | |
| Travel | $37,521 | $32,797 | $4,724 | - | 1.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $34,222 | $34,222 | - | - | 1.6% | |
| Occupancy | $32,684 | $28,569 | $4,115 | - | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | COMMISSIONS | $26,222 | $26,222 | - | - | 1.2% |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $16,949 | - | $16,949 | - | 0.8% |
| All other expenses | $16,600 | $9,629 | $6,971 | - | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS | $15,023 | $8,315 | $6,708 | - | 0.7% |
| Fees: accounting | $11,135 | - | $11,135 | - | 0.5% | |
| Insurance | $7,687 | $6,719 | $968 | - | 0.4% | |
| Total | $2,180,384 | 100% |
State business registration
- MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE, INC. TN, Employee benefit plan sponsor (Form 5500), Filed for plan year 2025
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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| Record | Name as filed | Where | Dataset | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan sponsor | MEMPHIS FOURTH ESTATE, INC. | TN | Form 5500 (employee benefit plans) | EIN (EXACT) |
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