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EIN 87-4304197

Chicago Sun-Times Media

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
184
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
2022
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A30: Media, Communications Organizations
Description
Chicago Sun-Times Media educates and informs the public through local and independent journalism and related content via print and digital publications, websites, mobile apps, social media, and serves the public interest as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Related structure
Chicago Sun-Times Media is a subordinate organization under Chicago Public Media.
Total revenues
$39,459,588
2024
Total expenses
$40,587,320
2024
Total assets
$32,090,972
2024
Num. employees
184
2024

Program areas at Chicago Sun-Times Media

Chicago Sun-Times Media, Inc is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves the public interest by strengthening the well-being of our local communities and our democracy through independent local journalism. Chicago Sun-Times Media produces accessible, trusted news, information and programming that helps all Chicago area residents make informed decisions every day, participate in our diverse communities and make the most of our region.

Who funds Chicago Sun-Times Media

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationIn Support of Deepening and Expanding News Coverage and Disseminating Its Journalism on Multiple Platforms$5,000,000
GroundTruth ProjectTo Host Newsrooms To Support Report for America Corps Members$56,843
DAFgiving360Human Services$7,500
...and 3 more grants received

Financials for Chicago Sun-Times Media

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,188,146
Program services$27,942,801
Investment income and dividends$28,131
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$183,091
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-6,389
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$123,808
Total revenues$39,459,588

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Data update history
January 8, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
January 5, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 3, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
November 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $56,843 from GroundTruth Project
June 10, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 17 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
848 E Grand Ave Navy Pier
Chicago, IL 60611
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
chicago.suntimes.com/ 
Phone
(312) 321-3000
IRS details
EIN
87-4304197
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2022
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A30: Media, Communications Organizations
NAICS code, primary
5111: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0283111
FTB Entity ID
4862675
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-16
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