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Weston News Inc

EIN 33-2098465 · Weston, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WESTON NEWS INC IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AND DELIVER INDEPENDENT AND TRUSTED JOURNALISM THAT KEEPS THE ENTIRE WESTON COMMUNITY CONNECTED, WELL-INFORMED AND ENGAGED WITH THOROUGH, ACCURATE AND FAIR COVERAGE OF TOPICS AFFECTING LIFE IN OUR TOWN.

Income
$477,782
Spending
$222,964
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
4
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 53% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15312% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $167,191 spent. PUBLISHING A (MOSTLY) WEEKLY, PRINT AND DIGITAL PUBLICATION, EDITED BY A PROFESSIONAL STAFF WITH PRINT PAPERS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL WESTON HOUSEHOLDS AND BUSINESSES. EMAILS SENT TO THOSE WHO ELECT, AND A WEBSITE AVAILABLE TO ANY INTERESTED IN VIEWING. ESTABLISHING A SUSTAINABLE REVENUE MODEL PRIMARILY FUNDED BY COMMUNITY SUPPORT FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS. ENRICHING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND STRENGTHENING TIES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING ROBUST, BALANCED, AND TIMELY COVERAGE OF TOWN GOVERNMENT, COMMUNITY ISSUES, AND EVENTS AFFECTING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND WITH VARYING INTERESTS. BUILDING COMMUNITY AND ENHANCING THE LIVES OF LOCAL RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS BY PROVIDING A TRUSTED SOURCE OF LOCAL INFORMATION THAT IS VALUED BY THE WESTON COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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