Lexington Observer Inc
The lexington observer is a hyperlocal, digital-first, nonprofit news site covering issues that matter most to people in lexington, including local government, education, economy, environment and culture. The …
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The Lexington Observer is a local news nonprofit bringing deep reporting by and about Lexington, Massachusetts to the community.
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Mission
The lexington observer is a hyperlocal, digital-first, nonprofit news site covering issues that matter most to people in lexington, including local government, education, economy, environment and culture. The mission of the organization is to increase understanding and participation in lexington massachusetts through local, community journalism.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Lexington Observer Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 78% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (2 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLexington Observer Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Lexington, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 874640985. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lexington Observer Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 874640985. 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.
Lexington Observer Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Lexington Observer Inc is located in Lexington, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lexington Observer Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Lexington Observer Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lexington Observer Inc. 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, Lexington Observer Inc 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 99% 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 Lexington Observer is a local news nonprofit bringing deep reporting by and about Lexington, Massachusetts to the community. Lexington Observer Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $4M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Lexington Observer Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lexington Observer Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 874640985, 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
2 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
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LEXINGTON OBSERVER INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 11 officers on file
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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 · 2022
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lexington Observer Inc
- What is Lexington Observer Inc?
- Lexington Observer Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lexington, United States. The Lexington Observer is a local news nonprofit bringing deep reporting by and about Lexington, Massachusetts to the community.
- When was Lexington Observer Inc founded?
- Lexington Observer Inc was founded in 2022.
- Who leads Lexington Observer Inc?
- Nicholas Mele serves as Chair.
- Where is Lexington Observer Inc located?
- Headquartered in Lexington, MA, United States.
- What is Lexington Observer Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lexington Observer Inc trustworthy?
- Lexington Observer Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Lexington Observer Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 874640985.
- What is Lexington Observer Inc's website?
- http://www.lexobserver.org