Los Gatos Public Media Inc
- Assets
- $231.5k
- Revenue
- $383.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Los Gatos, CA
- Founding
- 08/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-4500692
Organization Overview
Los Gatos Public Media Inc is located in Los Gatos, CA. The organization was established in 2014. 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 12/2021, Los Gatos Public Media Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Los Gatos Public 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 12/2021, Los Gatos Public Media Inc generated $383.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $292.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 7 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
KCAT TV COMCAST CHANNEL 15 IS THE LOCAL PUBLIC ACCESS PEG STATION SERVING LOS GATOS AND MONTE SERENO. LOCATED ON THE LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS, KCAT PROVIDES VIDEO AND DIGITAL MEDIA SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, HIGH SCHOOL AS WELL AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY BROADCASTING TOWN COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION AND SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS. IN ADDITION, WE HELP OTHER LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AMPLIFY THEIR MESSAGES THROUGH THE POWER OF TELEVISION AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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KCAT TV SUPPORTS THE TOWN GOVERNMENT BY FILMING, BROADCASTING AND LIVESTREAMING ALL LOS GATOS TOWN COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION AND OTHER SPECIAL MEETINGS. KCAT IS ON-THE-SCENE ALL YEAR FILMING AND LIVESTREAMING TO MEMORIALIZE LOCAL EVENTS SUCH AS THE LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATIONS, LOS GATOS HOLIDAY PARADE, VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES, RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATIONS, AND TOWN EVENTS. KCAT DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER PROUDLY CREATES AND PRODUCES ORIGINAL LOCAL TV, RADIO AND VIDEO PODCAST CONTENT SUCH AS COFFEE&CANDIDATES, COMMUNITY STORYTELLING, JAZZ TONIGHT, THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW, LIT WITH LLOYD, WINE WITH BILL AND MANY MORE. KCAT TV & RADIO PRODUCES VIDEOS FOR NON-PROFITS, CORPORATIONS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, STUDENT PROJECTS, AS WELL AS OFFERS YEAR-ROUND TV BROADCASTING AND MOVIE CAMPS AND CLASSES SERVING HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS AND ADULTS. MOST RECENTLY KCAT HAS LAUNCHED THE PRODUCERS NETWORK FOR ADULTS 55+ TO CREATE TV CONTENT AND BECOME NEWS REPORTERS. KCAT TV & RADIO STUDIOS ARE OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY FOR CLASSES, SHOWS AND DIY SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melissa Toren Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $87,318 |
Joe Pirzynski Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joanne Stypula Talesfore President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
William Reagan Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ken Toren Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Burton Craig Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $233,414 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $22,691 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $256,105 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $126,810 |
| Investment income | $122 |
| 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 | $383,037 |
| 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. | $87,318 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $87,318 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $29,058 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,205 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,820 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $787 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $12,894 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $6,147 |
| Insurance | $7,030 |
| All other expenses | $75 |
| Total functional expenses | $292,663 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,038 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $203,619 |
| 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 | $25,835 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $231,492 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $3,441 |
| Total liabilities | $3,441 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $228,051 |
| 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 | $231,492 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Los Gatos Public Media Inc has recieved totaling $51.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $51 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Internews Network Arcata, CA | $19,074,087 | $84,725,218 |
Public Media Group Of Southern California Burbank, CA | $120,528,113 | $44,366,663 |
Independent Television Service Inc San Francisco, CA | $30,120,260 | $24,197,338 |
Intelecom Intelligent Telecommunications Pasadena, CA | $0 | $19,676,869 |
Kvie Inc Sacramento, CA | $26,593,294 | $15,075,890 |
Hawaii Public Television Foundation Honolulu, HI | $47,313,263 | $9,289,551 |
Olelo Community Television Honolulu, HI | $14,902,025 | $7,001,608 |
Minority Television Project Inc San Mateo, CA | $59,498,767 | $69,287,301 |
Channel 5 Public Broadcasting Inc Reno, NV | $10,387,926 | $6,071,979 |
Valley Public Television Inc Fresno, CA | $3,745,681 | $4,651,437 |
Southern Oregon Public Television Inc Medford, OR | $2,762,585 | $2,831,337 |
Portland Community Media Portland, OR | $5,021,187 | $2,944,932 |