Gandhi Brigade Incorporated
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $303.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Silver Spring, MD
- Founding
- 02/2009
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 26-1880111
Organization Overview
Gandhi Brigade Incorporated, 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 06/2021, Gandhi Brigade Youth Media employed 7 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 06/2021, Gandhi Brigade Youth Media generated $303.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $467.5k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.9% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE COMMUNITIES WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE BUILD THE CONFIDENCE AND MEDIA SKILLS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY BUILDING, MULTI-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING, AND THE COMMON GOOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STUDENTS ATTEND WEEKLY MEETINGS TO LEARN MEDIA ARTS SKILLS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY, EARNING STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING (SSL) HOURS. WE DISTRIBUTED 75 FREE LAPTOPS AND HEADPHONES TO THOSE WHO DIDN'T HAVE THEM AT HOME. STUDENTS PRODUCED FLYERS, SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS, PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND SHORT DOCUMENTARIES TO PUBLISH AND SEND TO LOCAL LEADERS. 136 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED FY20-21.
STUDENTS SUBMITTED FILM, PHOTOGRAPHY, FINE ART, AND DIGITAL ART PIECES FOR RECOGNITION AND AWARDS; ADDITIONALLY, THEY PARTICIPATED IN A MONTH-LONG EXHIBITION AND YOUTH ART POP-UP SPACE IN THE FALL AND SPRING. FOR THE YOUTH MEDIA FESTIVAL, WE RECEIVED 81 FILM SUBMISSIONS AND 14 ART SUBMISSIONS.
5-WEEK PAID APPRENTICE AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. HOSTED ONLINE 9 APPRENTICES AND 11 INTERNS WHO CREATED MEDIA ART PIECES TO PUBLISH, SEND TO LOCAL LEADERS, AND FOR THEIR PORTFOLIOS. PARTICIPANTS WERE PAID $15/HOUR.
AS PART OF OUR PROGRAM EVALUATION, WE SURVEY STUDENTS TO MEASURE PROGRESS IN DIGITAL SKILLS, SELF-EXPRESSION, CONFIDENCE, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE OF CIVIC ACTIVISM AND ADVOCATING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE CAUSES. IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS, PARTICIPATING STUDENTS HAD INCREASED CONFIDENCE TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND WORK IN A GROUP AND INCREASED MEDIA ART SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECH SKILLS. WE HAVE BUILT DEEPER RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WHICH UNIQUELY POSITIONS GBYM TO SERVE OUR CONSTITUENTS. WE BUILT A NETWORK OF SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO KNOW THE STUDENTS WE SERVE AND PROVIDE VALUABLE INPUT TO OUR PROGRAMMING THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anna Maclachlan Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $84,994 |
Deirdre O'connor Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bruno Falcon Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gabrielle Koeppel Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joyce Segarra Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sydne Chesson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $114,004 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $187,144 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $301,148 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $300 |
| Investment income | $323 |
| 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 | $303,741 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $13,391 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $208,165 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,926 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,396 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,031 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,027 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,523 |
| Office expenses | $8,515 |
| Information technology | $39,838 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $105,903 |
| Travel | $63 |
| 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 | $26,619 |
| Insurance | $7,265 |
| All other expenses | $1,204 |
| Total functional expenses | $467,469 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $93,051 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,194 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $147,561 |
| 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 | $345,299 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $630,693 |
| Total assets | $1,239,798 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,765 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $61,996 |
| 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 | $93,761 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $515,344 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $630,693 |
| 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 | $1,239,798 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Gandhi Brigade Incorporated has recieved totaling $103,800.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Morris And Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICE | $35,000 |
Arts And Humanities Council Of Montgomery County In Silver Spring, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $28,800 |
Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
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