Black Public Media Inc
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $4.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 11/1991
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 31-1335950
Organization Overview
Black Public Media Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Black Public Media Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black 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 09/2023, Black Public Media Inc generated $4.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.9% 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.
Since 2015, Black Public Media Inc has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $120,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FUND AND DISTRIBUTE MEDIA CONTENT ABOUT AFRICANS AND AFRICAN-AMERICANS EXPERIENCES.SEE SCH. O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEDIA CONTENT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:THE MEDIA CONTENT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES OUR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING, AFROPOP, DIGITAL CONTENT AND THE PITCHBLACK FORUM. BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA (BPM) PROVIDES PRODUCTION FUNDING TO INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS AND ACQUIRES COMPLETED PROGRAMS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO VARIOUS PUBLIC MEDIA OUTLETS (PBS, AMERICAN PUBLIC TELEVISION, WGBH/WORLD), AND PRODUCES ITS OWN AWARD-WINNING PUBLIC TELEVISION SERIES AFROPOP: THE ULTIMATE CULTURAL EXCHANGE. SEASON 15 PREMIERED ON WORLD CHANNEL IN APRIL 1, 2023. BPM ALSO PROVIDED R&D AND COMPLETION FUNDING FOR OVER 10 NEW DOCUMENTARY, NON-FICTION AND SHORT MEDIA PROGRAMS.
OTHER PROGRAMS:TALENT DEVELOPMENT:BPM PROVIDES TALENT DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SEVERAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING: .BPMPLUS EMERGING MEDIA INITIATIVE - OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING FOR CONTENT CREATORS INTERESTED IN PRODUCING VIRTUAL REALITY & AUGMENTED REALITY MEDIA PROJECTS. 9 PRODUCERS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM.360 INCUBATOR+ - A 6-8 WEEK MENTORING PROGRAM FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY PRODUCERS. 7 PRODUCERS WERE SELECTED FOR PROGRAM. .BLACK MEDIA STORY SUMMIT - CONNECTING TALENTED CREATIVES WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS TO DISCUSS AND EXPLORE THE CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF THEME-BASED SHORT MEDIA CONTENT. 2023 CONTENT THEMES WERE THE CLIMATE AND VACCINE EQUITY. .PITCHBLACK FORUM - INDEPENDENT MEDIA MAKERS RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO PREPARE FOR A LIVE PITCH. 11 PRODUCERS PITCHED THEIR PROJECT TO FUNDERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS. THREE WERE SELECTED TO RECEIVE PRODUCTION FUNDING.OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT: THROUGH ITS OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES, BPM EXPANDS THE REACH OF PUBLIC MEDIA TO ENSURE UNSERVED AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES HAVE ACCESS TO SMART, INNOVATIVE, AND GROUNDBREAKING STORIES EXPLORING THE DIVERSITY OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN AND AFRICAN DIASPORA EXPERIENCE. BPM PARTNERS WITH PUBLIC MEDIA STATIONS, CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO SCREEN AND PROMOTE SELECT CONTENT FROM THE AFROPOP SERIES, THE BPM TRAILBLAZER, AND BPM-FUNDED PROGRAMS. FISCAL SPONSORSHIP:BPM ALSO MANAGES GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR SMALL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leslie Fields-Cruz Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $153,245 |
Clifford Charles CFO | Officer | 20 | $43,200 |
Darryl Ford Williams Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Antonia Carew-Watts Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Guy-Max Delphin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Samantha Abrams Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $174,770 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,936,779 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,111,549 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,891 |
| Investment income | $14,692 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,630 |
| 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 | $4,166,277 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $22,500 |
| 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. | $233,637 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $119,150 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $587,864 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,684 |
| Other employee benefits | $102,859 |
| Payroll taxes | $63,496 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,200 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $161,589 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $11,509 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $30,409 |
| 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 | $1,526 |
| Insurance | $2,572 |
| All other expenses | $176,865 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,249,522 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $292,866 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $700,838 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,715,718 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $81,325 |
| 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 | $9,074 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,697 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,250 |
| Total assets | $3,809,768 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,022 |
| Grants payable | $591,774 |
| 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 | $611,796 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,947,746 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,250,226 |
| 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 | $3,809,768 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Black Public Media Inc has awarded $20,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
HOUSTON CINEMA ARTS SOCIETY PURPOSE: BLACK MEDIA STORY SUMMIT GRANT | $10,000 |
TWIN CITIES PBS PURPOSE: BLACK MEDIA STORY SUMMIT GRANT | $10,000 |