Action Youth Media Inc
- Assets
- $884.1k
- Revenue
- $305.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Silver Spring, MD
- Founding
- 02/2009
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 26-1880111
Organization Overview
Action Youth Media Inc, operating under the name Gandhi Brigade Youth Media, is located in Silver Spring, MD. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Gandhi Brigade Youth Media employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gandhi Brigade Youth Media 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 06/2023, Gandhi Brigade Youth Media generated $305.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $437.3k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.9% 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
TO PROVIDE INCLUSIVE SPACES WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE FIND THEIR UNIQUE VOICES, GAIN SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND LEARN THE MEDIA SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE THRIVING COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BOTH AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING SUMMER, STUDENTS ATTEND WEEKLY CLASSES IN AN EIGHT-WEEK PROGRESSION WITH LESSON PLANS EACH WEEK, RESULTING IN MORE EVOLVED SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILMS TAUGHT BY ACTIVE AND EXPERIENCED FILM PROFESSIONALS ON WEEKDAYS AND SATURDAYS. STUDENTS LEARN THE BASICS OF FILMMAKING EQUIPMENT, SKILLS, AND PRODUCTION. FILM TOPICS INCLUDE CLIMATE CHANGE, THE IMPORTANCE OF GREEN SPACES, WELL-BEING AT SCHOOL, AND TOPICS THAT MIGHT BE DIFFICULT TO ADDRESS IN SCHOOL. STUDENTS EARN STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING HOURS. SUMMER 5-WEEK PAID APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM WHERE PARTICIPANTS WERE PAID $15/HOUR.
AS PART OF OUR PROGRAM EVALUATION, WE SURVEY STUDENTS TO MEASURE PROGRESS IN DIGITAL SKILLS, FEELING HEARD AND SAFE IN OUR SPACE AND CLASSES, CONFIDENCE, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE OF ART AND MEDIA CAREERS. IN A RECENT SURVEY, 100% OF RESPONDENTS REPORTED A POSITIVE OVERALL EXPERIENCE, CITING NOTABLE INCREASES IN CONFIDENCE, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, AND KNOWLEDGE OF CAREER OPTIONS IN DESIGN AND MEDIA. WE RECEIVED A GRANT TO CONDUCT AN EXTERNAL PROGRAM EVALUATION AND PROVIDE AN OVERHAUL OF OUR INTERNAL EVALUATION TOOLBOX.
ACTION YOUTH MEDIA PRESENTS FILM, PHOTOGRAPHY, DRAWING, AND PAINTING ACTIVITIES TO ATTRACT AND ENGAGE STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND GUARDIANS IN OUR STUDIO ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. WE ALSO PRODUCE THE SEASON SHOWCASE IN NOVEMBER AND THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL IN APRIL TO PROMOTE MEDIA ARTS CAREERS AND HIGHLIGHT LOCAL YOUTH FILMMAKERS FROM SCHOOLS ACROSS THE AREA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anna Maclachlan Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $83,540 |
Bruno Falcon Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gabrielle Koeppel Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Maurice C Johnson Jr MPH Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marisa Harriston Co-Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Melanie Mcghee Co-Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $78,429 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $105,684 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $184,113 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $120,812 |
| Investment income | $28 |
| 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 | $304,953 |
| 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. | $79,615 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,081 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $111,270 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,157 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,201 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,686 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,845 |
| Advertising and promotion | $553 |
| Office expenses | $8,680 |
| Information technology | $5,694 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $116,191 |
| Travel | $37 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $26,322 |
| Insurance | $3,190 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $437,306 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,092 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,463 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $42,387 |
| 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 | $1,132 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $292,061 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $478,927 |
| Total assets | $884,062 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,506 |
| 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 | $8,506 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $396,629 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $478,927 |
| 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 | $884,062 |