Open Source Media Inc
- Assets
- $110.3k
- Revenue
- $163.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Founding
- 08/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-2233057
Organization Overview
Open Source Media Inc is located in Cambridge, MA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (A34) the organization is classified as: Radio, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Open Source Media Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Open Source 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 12/2023, Open Source Media Inc generated $163.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $271.0k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.2%) per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND ISSUES OF CIVIC, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL INTEREST WITH EMPHASIS ON THE ROLE OF BOSTON IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS AN ONLINE INTERNET COMMUNITY FOCUSING ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND ISSUES OF CIVIC, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL INTEREST WITH EMPHASIS ON THE ROLE OF BOSTON IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS, AND CONSISTING OF INTERVIEWS AND CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE HOST AND VARIOUS GUESTS AND CALLERS ON A SELECTED TOPIC. THE ONLINE COMMUNITY ALLOWS THE PUBLIC TO INTERACT WITH THE HOST AND GUEST THROUGH TEXT OF GUEST INTERVIEWS, DOWNLOADABLE AUDIO CONTENT, AND POSTINGS OF COMMENTARY. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ARCHIVES OF BOTH ITS AUDIO PROGRAMS AND WRITTEN TOPIC COMMENTARY FOR REPEAT LISTENING AND/OR FURTHER DISCUSSION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PRODUCES A WEEKLY COMPANION RADIO PROGRAM ENTITLED OPEN SOURCE (THE "SERIES"). THE PROGRAM IS BROADCAST ON PUBLIC RADIO IN MASSACHUSETTS AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET THROUGH LIVE STREAMING AND PODCASTING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Edward D Henderson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Palfrey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jake Shapiro Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Lydon President & Director | Officer | 40 | $75,000 |
Mary C Mcgrath Treasurer & Director | Officer | 40 | $130,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $163,316 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $163,316 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $19 |
| 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 | $163,335 |
| 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. | $205,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $13,750 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,248 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,968 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,012 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,820 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $446 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,856 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $832 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $472 |
| Insurance | $322 |
| All other expenses | $686 |
| Total functional expenses | $270,952 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $48,298 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $60,158 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,806 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $110,262 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,253 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $20,253 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $90,009 |
| 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 | $110,262 |