Sound View Community Media Inc is located in Stratford, CT. The organization was established in 1999. 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, Sound View Community Media Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sound View Community Media 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, Sound View Community Media Inc generated $537.3k 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 (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $456.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.4%) 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO MAKE FACILITIES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING AVAILABLE TO SCHOOLS, GOVERNMENTS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR THE PRODUCTION OF NONCOMMERCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND PUBLIC INTEREST TELEVISION PROGRAMS; TO COORDINATE AND FACILTATE PUBLIC, GOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACCESS PROGRAMMING FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION IN ITS FRANCHISE AREA;TO PROVIDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH THE OPPORTUNITY AND AN ENVIRONMENT FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO LEARN, CREATE AND PRODUCE NONCOMMERCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND PUBLIC INTEREST TELEVISION PROGRAMMING IN ITS FRANCHISE AREA; TO MANAGE, CREATE, PROMOTE, FACILITATE AND OTHERWISE PROVIDE PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS PROGRAMMING ON THE ASSIGNED TELEVISION CHANNELS IN ITS FRANCHISE AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PEG ACCESS TELEVISION SERVICES AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNITY ACCESS FOR CABLEVISION OF SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT.
STUDIO RENTAL
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Ecay President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $95,465 |
Dianne J Auger Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Frederick Fawcett Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph M Lodato Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Fred Riccio Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Terron Jones 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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $536,279 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $537,329 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $95,465 |
Other salaries and wages | $90,824 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $24,875 |
Payroll taxes | $20,653 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $35,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,667 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,559 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $924 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $97,667 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $6,825 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,619 |
Insurance | $9,775 |
All other expenses | $2,349 |
Total functional expenses | $456,359 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $114,338 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,241 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $115,993 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $16,000 |
Total assets | $250,572 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,025 |
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 | $85,394 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $106,419 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $144,153 |
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 | $250,572 |
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