Round Earth Media
- Assets
- $440.7k
- Revenue
- $226.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 10/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2018
- EIN
- 36-4580701
Organization Overview
Round Earth Media is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (A34) the organization is classified as: Radio, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2018, Round Earth Media employed 2 individuals. Round Earth 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 12/2018, Round Earth Media generated $226.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (34.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $350.8k during the year ending 12/2018. 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
2018
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRODUCE JOURNALISM THAT EXPLAINS HOW THE POLICIES AND ACTIONS OF THE DEVELOPED WORLD CHANGE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AROUND THE GLOBE; MAKE OTHER CULTURES REAL TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC THROUGH VIVID, FIRST-HAND STORIES OF INDIVIDUALS ; SUPPORT AND MENTOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF GLOBAL JOURNALISTS WHILE REPORTING UNDER-COVERED STORIES FOR WORLD-WIDE AUDIENCES, AND ADHERE TO THE HIGHEST JOURNALISTIC STANDARDS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION CITIZENS NEED TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT GLOBALLY IMPORTANT ISSUES. FOR MORE PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: HTTP://ROUNDEARTHMEDIA.ORG/
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR REPORTING PROJECT IN HAITI IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF CHALLENGES FACED BY VULNERABLE POPULATIONS CAUSED BY STRUCTURAL INEQUALITIES THROUGH IN-DEPTH JOURNALISM PUBLISHED IN HAITI AND IN INTERNATIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS. THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON PLACES AND ISSUES THAT ARE NEGLECTED IN TODAY'S 24 HOUR CYCLE OF DAILY HEADLINE NEWS. THIS JOURNALISM IS PRODUCED WITH PARTNERSHIPS OF EARLY CAREER JOURNALISTS USING THE UNIQUE ROUND EARTH MODEL. OUR REPORTING HAS REACHED MILLIONS OF LISTENERS AND READERS IN HAITI AND THE US VIA MAJOR MEDIA OUTLETS. FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE HTTP://WWW.ROUNDEARTHMEDIAHAITI.ORG/
BUILDING BRIDGES ISLAMIC ART IS DEVELOPING AND LAUNCHING A CULTURAL NEWS DESK PRODUCING JOURNALISTIC STORIES, A PUBLIC RADIO DOCUMENTARY AND RELATED MEDIA TO ILLUMINATE IN COMPELLING WAYS THE EXPERIENCES AND LIVES OF U.S.- AND INTERNATIONALLY BASED MUSLIM ARTISTS.
A STUDENT JOURNALISM PROGRAM IN MOROCCO CONTINUES IN COLLABORATION WITH SIT STUDY ABROAD. ROUND EARTH MEDIA IS PROVIDING COMPELLING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL CULTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF GLOBAL JOURNALISTS ALONG WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO REPORT MUCH-NEEDED NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES. FOR MORE ON THE STORIES PRODUCED FROM MOROCCO, AUDIENCE REACHED AND JOURNALISTS TRAINED VISIT: HTTP://MOROCCO.ROUNDEARTHMEDIA.ORG/
A STUDENT JOURNALISM PROGRAM IN SOUTH AFRICA CONTINUES IN COLLABORATION WITH SIT STUDY ABROAD. ROUND EARTH MEDIA IS PROVIDING COMPELLING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL CULTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF GLOBAL JOURNALISTS ALONG WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO REPORT MUCH-NEEDED NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES. OUR SOUTH AFRICAN MEDIA PARTNERS HAVE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE TIMES, GROUNDUP AND THE DAILY MAVERICK WITH AMERICAN STUDENTS BASED IN THOSE NEWSROOMS AND PARTNERED WITH YOUNG SOUTH AFRICAN REPORTERS. FOR MORE ON THE STORIES PRODUCED, AUDIENCE REACHED AND JOURNALISTS TRAINED VISIT: HTTP://SOUTHAFRICA.ROUNDEARTHMEDIA.ORG/
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brad Lehrman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carla Baranauckas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amine Kabbajj Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Mond Johnson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Prengaman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ron Henkoff Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $226,165 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $226,165 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $21 |
| 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 | $226,186 |
| 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. | $50,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,500 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $17,598 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $264 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,194 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $891 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,063 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $224,414 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,076 |
| Office expenses | $1,620 |
| Information technology | $3,867 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $25,170 |
| 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 | $540 |
| Insurance | $768 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $350,812 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $163,214 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $275,556 |
| 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 | $903 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,035 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $440,708 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $755 |
| 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 | $755 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $54,021 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $385,932 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $439,953 |