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Arts, Culture & Humanities (A30) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

INTERCEPT MEDIA INC

EIN: 92-1198452 · NEW YORK, NY 10018-5501 · United States · FY 2024 Data
3 out of 5 48 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 68/100
Reliability (20%) 40/100
Effectiveness (25%) 78/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

At The Intercept, we investigate powerful individuals and institutions to expose corruption and injustice. We see journalism as an instrument of civic action. We’re here to change the world, not just describe it. The Intercept aspires to drive meaningful change by empowering the public with information to demand a better world from institutions and leaders. We believe rigorous and courageous journalism plays a vital role in protecting human rights, safeguarding freedoms, checking the influence of money and power, and moving society toward a just future. Since our founding in 2014, our groundbreaking reporting has achieved immense impact, including spurring exonerations, reforming laws, enacting new legislation, and exposing sweeping national security programs that undermine civil liberties.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$5.6M
Total Revenue
$9.5M
Total Expenses
$3.8M
Net Assets
56
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 69.8%
Fundraising Efficiency N/A
Operating Reserve 4.85x
Liability-to-Asset 2.9%
Revenue Diversification 95.7%
Executive Compensation $1.6M
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 3,450 similar organizations (United States, Arts, Culture & Humanities, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
69.8% 77.9%
P10P90
Below median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
15.1% 14.4%
P10P90
Below median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
15.1% 5.4%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
4.9 mo 16.5 mo
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
2.9% 10.6%
P10P90
Above median
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
95.7% 74.5%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
-70.5% 7.8%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
-14.9% 8.0%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
-70.1% -0.5%
P10P90
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $5.6M $9.5M $3.8M 69.8% 56
2023 $19.0M $11.2M $7.8M 73.3% 52
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Organization Details
EIN
92-1198452
State
NY
City
NEW YORK
ZIP
10018-5501
Classification
A30
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2014
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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