Media Working Group
- Assets
- $30.2k
- Revenue
- $215.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH
- Founding
- 01/1990
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 31-1241613
Organization Overview
Media Working Group is located in Cincinnati, OH. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Media Working Group 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, Media Working Group generated $215.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $845.5k during the year ending 06/2023. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
MEDIA WORKING GROUP, INC (MWG) PROVIDES CAPACITY AND INFRA-STRUCTURE FOR ARTISTS, EDUCATORS, WRITERS AND RESEARCHERS TO CONDUCT THEIR WORK IN A NON-COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. IT SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT INTERVENE IN MASS MEDIA CULTURE AND HELP MEDIA ARTISTS REALIZE THE POTENTIAL FOR PARTICIPATING IN EMERGING LOCAL AND GLOBAL CULTURES. MWG WORKS TO INFORM US AND MAKE US AWARE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF INDEPENDENT MEDIA AND DIVERSE MEDIA ART FORMS WHICH FURTHER SELF-REPRESENTATION, DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. MWG PROMOTES MEDIA LITERACY EDUCATION AS A MEANS OF CREATING AN INFORMED CITIZENRY AND TO STRENGTHEN OUR DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEDIA WORKING GROUP (MWG)ENCOURAGES THE PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL IMPACT OF THE MULTI-MEDIA ARTS BY:1. PRESENTING MEDIA LITERACY, NETWORKED MEDIA PRODUCTION TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS;2. PARTICIPATING IN EXHIBITIONS AND WORKSHOPS;3. SUPPORTING THE CREATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF VIDEO, FILM AND NETWORKED MEDIA BY ARTISTS;4. COLLABORATING AND CO-PRODUCING MEDIA ART WITH NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS.MWG SUPPORTS NON-COMMERCIAL FILM MAKERS, WRITERS, MULTI-MEDIA PRODUCERS, RESEARCHERS AND EDUCATORS. SUPPORT INCLUDES ACCESS TO HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO EQUIPMENT PACKAGES, OFFICE SPACE AND A WEB SITE WITH A COLLECTIVELY MANAGED STORE AND PRODUCTION CATALOGUE. MWG ALSO PROVIDES WEB HOSTING SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUAL PROJECT SITES AND BLOGS. MWG PROVIDES SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO ARTISTS FOR THE CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THEIR OWN WEB SITES. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT, FUND DEVELOPMENT, ACCOUNTING, IRS REPORTING, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION, EVENT MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Fred Johnson Vice President | Officer | 5 | $9,000 |
Jean Donohue President | Officer | 5 | $2,000 |
Shawn Walker Secretary | Officer | 5 | $800 |
Tim Kraus Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $250 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $14,885 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $174,984 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $190,119 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $24,177 |
| Investment income | $741 |
| 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 | $215,037 |
| 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. | $11,800 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,180 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $6,211 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,531 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $697,510 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $910 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $51,937 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $300 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $5,545 |
| Total functional expenses | $845,535 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,469 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,772 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $30,241 |
| 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 | $36,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $36,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$5,774 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15 |
| 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 | $30,241 |