Big Car Media Inc
- Assets
- $7.8m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Founding
- 08/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 11-3725157
Organization Overview
Big Car Media Inc, operating under the name Big Car Collaborative, is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Big Car Collaborative employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Car Collaborative 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 12/2023, Big Car Collaborative generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BRING ART TO PEOPLE AND PEOPLE TO ART, SPARKING CREATIVITY, SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES. AS AN ADAPTIVE AND FLEXIBLE CULTURAL ORGANIZATION, BIG CAR DRAWS TOGETHER PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO PROMOTE AND PERPETUATE CREATIVITY, INVIGORATE PUBLIC PLACES, AND SUPPORT BETTER NEIGHBORHOODS. BIG CAR IS A CREATIVE COMMUNITY BUILDING WORKING TO BOOST LIVABILITY FROM AN ENGAGEMENT-BASED ARTS PERSPECTIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TUBE PROGRAMMING/FACILITIES/HOUSES AND GALLERY: BIG CAR OWNS AND OPERATES A 12,000 SQUARE FOOT FORMER MANUFACTURING BUILDING, KNOWN AS TUBE FACTORY ARTSPACE (1125 CRUFT ST.), WHICH SERVES AS AN ART GALLERY AND SPACE FOR COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND CULTURAL EVENTS, DRAWING 20,400 PEOPLE PER YEAR. BIG CAR ALSO OWNS LISTEN HEAR, A 1000-SQUARE FOOT SPACE FOR GALLERY SHOWS AND SMALL CONCERTS (2620 SHELBY ST.), AND AN ARTIST RESIDENCY HOUSE/GALLERY (1135 CRUFT ST.). BIG CAR PROGRAMS ALL THREE SPACES WITH CULTURAL EVENTS AND ART SHOWS.
FEE-FOR-SERVICE AND PLACEMAKING: BIG CAR ENGAGES THE PUBLIC BY ACTIVATING LOCATIONS WITH ENGAGING CULTURAL/CREATIVE ACTIVITIES, AT THE INVITATION OF GOVERNMENTAL, CORPORATE AND NON-PROFIT PARTNERS. THESE PLACEMAKING EFFORTS BRING PEOPLE TO A SPACE, CONNECT WITH IT, AND/OR RE-IMAGINE FUTURE USES.
DESIGN FOR GOOD: BIG CAR OFFERS QUALITY, MODERATE-COST DESIGN AND BRANDING SERVICES, AND EVENT AND MARKETING PLANNING TO NON-PROFITS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES. GOOD, THOUGHTFUL DESIGN ENGAGES PEOPLE AND TRANSFORMS COMMUNITIES, ENERGIZING THESE PRO-SOCIAL MISSIONS. BIG CAR ALSO PROVIDES VIDEO PRODUCTION, T-SHIRT DESIGN AND PRODUCTION, EXHIBITION DESIGN, SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDING, AS WELL AS EXPERIENCE DESIGN. PUBLIC ART AND PROGRAMMING: BIG CAR BRINGS ART ACTIVITIES TO PUBLIC LOCATIONS INCLUDING MARKETS AND PARKS. BIG CAR PRODUCES MURALS IN PUBLIC PLACES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jenifer Brown President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Brundage Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
John L Clark Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ursula David Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jane Henegar Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mali Jeffers Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
James G Llc Construction/renovation | 12/30/23 | $222,748 |
317homes Llc Construction/renovation | 12/30/23 | $146,928 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $128,028 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,683,839 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,800 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,811,867 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $846,266 |
| Investment income | $23,892 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $91,888 |
| 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 | $46,017 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,859,062 |
| 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. | $120,261 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,855 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $427,722 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,307 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $67,705 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $28,099 |
| Advertising and promotion | $55,301 |
| Office expenses | $3,030 |
| Information technology | $9,416 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $75,490 |
| Travel | $15,879 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $13,428 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $109,778 |
| Insurance | $98,257 |
| All other expenses | $78,007 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,856,652 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,145,791 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $24,613 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $252,112 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,206 |
| 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 | $22,563 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,514,404 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $798,760 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,080,283 |
| Total assets | $7,847,732 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $85,675 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,050 |
| 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 | $624,511 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $158,783 |
| Total liabilities | $870,019 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,605,667 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,372,046 |
| 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 | $7,847,732 |