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Dallas Express Media

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Dallas Express Media

The Dallas Express is an independent, locally owned source for Dallas News. We report on the news that matters to residents of Dallas & DFW.

Founded
Headquarters
Addison, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A30
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

To provide unbiased, non-partisan news coverage for the city and county of Dallas.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 65%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.53%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.65
Program$0.65

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Dallas 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
65% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
30

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Chris P•••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Dallas Stadium’s World Cup Debut Delivers Netherlands-Japan Thriller - Yahoo Sports
Jun 2026
sports.yahoo.com
The Dallas Express Earns FIFA World Cup 2026 Media Accreditation - Yahoo Sports
May 2026
sports.yahoo.com
Bonnie-Jill Laflin Joins Dallas Express Sports Network Team, Launches ‘Game Changers’ Series - Yahoo Sports
May 2026
sports.yahoo.com
Form filed
$5.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Dallas Weekly Defeats Libel Claims Brought by Conservative Donor - Bloomberg Law News
Aug 2022
news.bloomberglaw.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 27 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2020
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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