Wallingford Public Access Association Inc is located in Wallingford, CT. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A32) the organization is classified as: Television, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wallingford Public Access Association Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wallingford Public Access Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Wallingford Public Access Association Inc generated $85.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $69.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (19.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WALLINGFORD PUBLIC ACCESS ASSOCIATION, INC. COMMONLY KNOWN AS WPAA-TV AND COMMUNITY MEDIA CENTER CORE PROGRAM IS MAKE TV: CREATION OF CITIZEN MEDIA. THE WALLINGFORD PUBLIC ACCESS ASSOCIATION, INC HAS EXPANDED ITS OUTREACH BEYOND COMMUNITY CABLE TV. THE ORGANIZATION EXPANDED ITS COMMUNITY SERVICE TO ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER THE PEOPLE OF WALLINGFORD, CT TO MEET THEIR OWN COMMUNICATION NEEDS. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATING DIGITAL MEDIA CREATION AND MANAGING ITS PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION VIA TELEVISION, SOCIAL MEDIA, BOOKS AND AUDIO MEDIA. OPERATING A COMMUNITY BASED MEDIA CENTER INCLUSIVE OF A TV STUDIO, COMMUNITY MEETING ROOMS, PERFORMANCE SPACE AND A PHOTOGRAPHY AND FINE ART GALLERY EXHIBIT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY TV AND EMPOWER THE PEOPLE OF WALLINGFORD TO MEET THEIR OWN COMMUNICATION NEEDS. OPERATING A COMMUNITY BASED MEDIA CENTER INCLUSIVE OF A TV STUDIO, COMMUNITY MEETING ROOMS,PERFORMANCE SPACE AND A PHOTOGRAPHY AND FINE ART GALLERY EXHIBIT.
THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY TV AND EMPOWER THE PEOPLE OF WALLINGFORD TO MEET THEIR OWN COMMUNICATION NEEDS. OPERATING A COMMUNITY BASED MEDIA CENTER INCLUSIVE OF A TV STUDIO, COMMUNITY MEETING ROOMS,PERFORMANCE SPACE AND A PHOTOGRAPHY AND FINE ART GALLERY EXHIBIT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Herb Jackson President | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Curt Huizenga Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Cassandra Allen Treasurer/se | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Kohan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Riyad Lahnin Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Helen Hoelck Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $84,123 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $84,123 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $157 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,570 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $85,850 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,944 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $13,594 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,235 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,850 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $175 |
Office expenses | $1,721 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,872 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,181 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,077 |
Insurance | $2,373 |
All other expenses | $5,126 |
Total functional expenses | $69,633 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,498 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,770 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $100 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $230,593 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $83,087 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,500 |
Total assets | $334,548 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $780 |
Total liabilities | $780 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $333,768 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $334,548 |
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