Rochester Community Tv Inc is located in Rochester, NY. The organization was established in 1993. 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 06/2022, Rochester Community Tv Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rochester Community Tv 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 06/2022, Rochester Community Tv Inc generated $614.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $680.1k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO GIVE CITY OF ROCHESTER RESIDENTS A FORUM FOR THE FREE EXPRESSION OF IDEAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
TO OPERATE PUBLIC ACCESS CABLE TELEVISION CHANNELS FOR RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN AND OF THE ELECTRONIC MEDIUM OPERATING IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE YEAR INCLUDED: 1. MEMBERS PROVIDE CREATIVE AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ROCHESTER COMMUNITY TV. 2. ADULT STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN RCTV CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS TO LEARN MEDIA PRODUCTION SKILLS. TOPICS INCLUDED, BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE VIDEO EDITING, STUDIO-BASED PRODUCTION, BASICS OF ANIMATION, INTRO TO ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS, ACTING AND PODCASTING.(CONTINUED ON SCH O) 3. ROCHESTER YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, WORKING AS INTERNS AT RCTV. THE STUDENTS RECEIVED STIPENDS FOR THEIR WORK. 4. RCTV STAFF AND VOLUNTEER PRODUCERS CREATE ABOUT SEVERAL PROGRAMS EACH YEAR, AND MOST PROGRAMS ARE SERIES; THIS AMOUNTS TO ABOUT MANY HOURS OF ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING EACH YEAR.5. RCTV SENT OUT ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS TO UPDATE MEMBERS, SUPPORTERS AND VOLUNTEERS ABOUT NEW CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, NEW PROGRAMS, AND NEW RCTV / WXIR PROJECTS. 6. RCTV SUPPORTS AN LPFM STATION TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY OF ROCHESTER. THE STATION BROADCASTS ON THE FREQUENCY OF 100.9 FM AND OFFERS DIVERSE PROGRAMMING, ENGAGING YOUTH AND ADULTS. 50 VOLUNTEER DJS AND RADIO PERSONALITIES REGULARLY PRODUCE PROGRAMS FOR WXIR. THE STATION BROADCASTS DIVERSE URBAN GLOBAL MUSIC GENRES. TALK SHOWS INCLUDE FINANCIAL TOPICS, LGBTQ ISSUES, EMPOWERMENT AND MOTIVATIONAL SUBJECTS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND MORE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Zelda Artson-Crichlow Member | Trustee | 0.8 | $0 |
Allen Williams Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.8 | $0 |
Tiana Stephens Member | Trustee | 0.8 | $0 |
Kareem Hayes President | OfficerTrustee | 0.8 | $0 |
Bleu Cease Member | Trustee | 0.8 | $0 |
Cephas Archie Member | Trustee | 0.8 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $810 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $181,644 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $349,596 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,371 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $532,050 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $60,503 |
Investment income | $174 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $19,176 |
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 | $614,761 |
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. | $89,824 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,947 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $212,815 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,945 |
Other employee benefits | $40,119 |
Payroll taxes | $8,942 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $191,898 |
Advertising and promotion | $11 |
Office expenses | $20,679 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $47,292 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,558 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,224 |
Insurance | $18,603 |
All other expenses | $11,223 |
Total functional expenses | $680,057 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,430 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $361,125 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $172,851 |
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 | $5,816 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $81,562 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $12,023 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $679,807 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,551 |
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 | $50,000 |
Total liabilities | $115,551 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $488,717 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $75,539 |
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 | $679,807 |