The Cap Times

Ownership

The Cap Times is owned by stockholders of The Capital Times Co., a locally owned company, with the Evjue Foundation as a major shareholder following founder William T. Evjue's death in 1970.

Local Sourcing

The Cap Times is primarily a news organization rather than a retail business with supply chains. No specific sourcing data available, so scoring reflects unknown mix typical of media operations.

Community Involvement

The Cap Times hosts regular community events including Cap Times Talks (monthly series since May 2015) and Cap Times Idea Fest (annual multi-day ideas festival since fall 2017). The Evjue Foundation has provided $70 million to charitable organizations in the Dane County area since 1970.

Local Workforce

The Capital Times staff reduced over time from about 64 to 20 positions. Limited public information about current wages or employee satisfaction, though the organization supports journalism internships.

Revenue Retention

The Cap Times and Wisconsin State Journal split profits from their joint business partnership, and the Cap Times receives revenue from member contributions, event ticket sales, and advertising, suggesting significant local revenue retention.

Local Presence

Strong local signals including named journalists (Paul Fanlund, John Nichols, Dave Zweifel, Steve Elbow), Madison-specific content and events, Wisconsin references, and local news focus. Minor corporate signal is the jobs portal, but overall the site is heavily personality and community-driven.