Dallas Express Media
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The Dallas Express is an independent, locally owned source for Dallas News. We report on the news that matters to residents of Dallas & DFW.
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Mission
To provide unbiased, non-partisan news coverage for the city and county of Dallas.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Dallas Express Media has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDallas Express Media is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Addison, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 853994413. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Dallas Express Media's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 853994413. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Dallas Express Media has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Dallas Express Media is located in Addison, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, Dallas Express Media has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Dallas Express Media is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Dallas Express Media. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Dallas Express Media holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 65% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Dallas Express is an independent, locally owned source for Dallas News. We report on the news that matters to residents of Dallas & DFW. Dallas Express Media is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Dallas Express Media are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 853994413, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DALLAS EXPRESS MEDIA is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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4 articles found
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Dallas Stadium’s World Cup Debut Delivers Netherlands-Japan Thriller - Yahoo Sports
The Dallas Express Earns FIFA World Cup 2026 Media Accreditation - Yahoo Sports
Bonnie-Jill Laflin Joins Dallas Express Sports Network Team, Launches ‘Game Changers’ Series - Yahoo Sports
Dallas Weekly Defeats Libel Claims Brought by Conservative Donor - Bloomberg Law News
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 27 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2020
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Dallas Express Media
- What is Dallas Express Media?
- Dallas Express Media is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Addison, United States. The Dallas Express is an independent, locally owned source for Dallas News. We report on the news that matters to residents of Dallas & DFW.
- When was Dallas Express Media founded?
- Dallas Express Media was founded in 2020.
- Who leads Dallas Express Media?
- Chris Putnam serves as CEO.
- Where is Dallas Express Media located?
- Headquartered in Addison, TX, United States.
- What is Dallas Express Media's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Dallas Express Media trustworthy?
- Dallas Express Media has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Dallas Express Media's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 853994413.
- What is Dallas Express Media's website?
- http://dallasexpress.com