Culture Reframed is located in Sterling, MA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Culture Reframed employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Culture Reframed 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, Culture Reframed generated $527.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $868.5k during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
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CULTURE REFRAMED: WORKING TO STOP THE EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND SEXUAL HARMS OF PORNOGRAPHY TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CULTURE REFRAMED WORKS TO STOP THE EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND SEXUAL HARMS OF PORNOGRAPHY TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THROUGH ROBUST PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES, WE HELP ENSURE KIDS DEVELOP HEALTHY, RESPECTFUL, AND EGALITARIAN VIEWS OF SEX AND INTIMACY THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES.WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION IN FIVE KEY WAYS:1.RAISE AWARENESS AND SHIFT CULTURAL NARRATIVES ABOUT THE IMPACT OF PORN ON KIDS: SINCE OUR FOUNDING, WE HAVE EDUCATED AND INFLUENCED MILLIONS OF PEOPLE THROUGH MEDIA INTERVIEWS AND APPEARANCES, CONFERENCES, SOCIAL MEDIA, KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS, VISITORS TO OUR WEBSITE, PODCASTS, DR. GAIL DINES' BOOK, AND MORE.2. BUILD RESILIENCE AND RESISTANCE IN KIDS TO HYPERSEXUALIZED MEDIA AND PORN CULTURE: THROUGH OUR ONLINE COURSES, PARTNERSHIPS, WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS, AND TRAININGS, WE REACH TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PARENTS, PROFESSIONALS, AND OTHERS EACH YEAR, EQUIPPING THEM TO HELP BUILD KIDS' RESILIENCE AND RESISTANCE TO HYPERSEXUALIZED MEDIA AND PORN CULTURE.3. ANALYZE AND DISSEMINATE ACADEMIC RESEARCH THAT DEMONSTRATES THE HARMS OF PORNOGRAPHY: OUR ONE-OF-A-KIND ACADEMIC LIBRARY IS A REGULARLY UPDATED, SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF MORE THAN 500 ARTICLES. IT IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST COMPILATION OF CONTEMPORARY, SCHOLARLY, AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORK ON THE HARMS OF PORNOGRAPHY. WE ALSO HAVE COMMISSIONED NINE WHITE PAPERS, WRITTEN BY RENOWNED ACADEMICS.4. FOSTER INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE TO IMPROVE CHILD SAFEGUARDING ANDPROTECTION: AS A RESULT OF OUR TRAINING, SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE, CONSULTATION, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, WE HAVE PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN CHANGING SYSTEMS AND CHILD PROTECTION POLICIES IN MAJOR INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS GOVERNMENT, MULTILATERAL BODIES, AND CIVIL SOCIETY.5. ADVOCATE FOR POLICY CHANGE TO BETTER PROTECT KIDS FROM THE HARMS OF PORNOGRAPHY: WE HAVE CONTRIBUTED OUR EXPERTISE TO COLLABORATIVE POLICY ADVOCACY EFFORTS, BOTH IN THE U.S. AND IN OTHER COUNTRIES, RESULTING IN NEW AND/OR IMPROVED POLICIES TO PROTECT YOUNG PEOPLE FROM THE HARMS OF PORNOGRAPHY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gail Dines PHD Founder And President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $85,010 |
Michelle Kempskie Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Levy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mia Mantello Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rebecca Whisnant PHD Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachael Pontikes 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 | $491,557 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $491,557 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $29,791 |
Investment income | $5,619 |
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 | $526,967 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $57,585 |
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. | $233,269 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,241 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $129,793 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,076 |
Payroll taxes | $25,604 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $46,242 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $52,440 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $187,951 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,338 |
Office expenses | $5,997 |
Information technology | $70,392 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,880 |
Travel | $15,679 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,543 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $817 |
All other expenses | $2,870 |
Total functional expenses | $868,476 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $150,123 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $155,606 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $8,379 |
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 | $634 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $314,742 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $44,847 |
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 | $44,847 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $195,297 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $74,598 |
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 | $314,742 |