Grand Rapids Cable Access Center
- Assets
- $2.9m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Founding
- 09/1982
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 38-2386140
Organization Overview
Grand Rapids Cable Access Center is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1982. 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 06/2022, Grand Rapids Cable Access Center employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grand Rapids Cable Access Center 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 06/2020, Grand Rapids Cable Access Center generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.8%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH MEDIA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRTV PROVIDES MEDIA PRODUCTION SUPPORT, TOOLS AND TRANSMISSION FOR LOCAL INDIVIDUALS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE AND PRESENT MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMMING TO THE COMMUNITY. GRTV PROVIDES STUDIO AND EDITING FACILITIES, PORTABLE EQUIPMENT THAT IS AVAILABLE TO BORROW, AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF TO ADVISE AND FACILITATE USE. GRTV ALSO SCHEDULES AND MANAGES THE PLAYBACK TRANSMISSION OF TWO NON-COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY CHANNELS THAT FEATURE THE PROGRAMMING PRODUCED AND PRESENTED BY THE COMMUNITY.
WYCE IS A NON-COMMERICAL, LISTENER-SUPPORTED COMMUNITY RADIO STATION FOR WEST MICHIGAN. THE FORMAT EMPHASIZES AN ECLECTIC BLEND OF MUSIC, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON LOCAL AND EMERGING ARTISTS. THE STATION PROVIDES AUDIO/RADIO PRODUCTION TRAINING AND IS PROGRAMMED BY 80 "ON-AIR" VOLUNTEERS. WYCE HOLDS EVENTS THAT HONOR LOCAL ARTISTS AND EVENTS THAT BENEFIT LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. WYCE PROVIDES COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PROMOTES EVENTS AROUND THE COMMUNITY.
WEALTHY THEATRE IS A RENOVATED HISTORIC THEATRE PROVIDING A TECHNOLOGY RICH VENUE FOR COMMUNITY USE. IT IS USED FOR COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, CONCERTS, FILMS AND STAGE PERFORMANCES.
CMC IT SERVICES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS GRANDNET) PROVIDES LOW COST INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES EXCLUSIVELY FOR AREA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING ON-SITE TECHNICAL SUPPORT, WEB DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY CONSULTATION. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED TECHNOLOGY SERVICES THAT MEET UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. EDUCATION SERVICES PROVIDE ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE TRAINING IN MEDIA PRODUCTION, MEDIA LITERACY AND TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS, WORKING WITH BOTH ADULTS AND YOUTH THROUGH A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE PROJECT BASED, LOW-COST MEDIA PRODUCTION SERVICES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE LOCAL NONPROFIT SECTOR AND WEB- BASED CITIZEN JOURNALISM PLATFORM, TRAINING AND SUPPORT. RAPIDIAN - A HYPER-LOCAL, WEB-BASED COMMUNITY NEWS AND INFORMATION SITE. CONTENT IS CREATED BY VOLUNTEER CITIZEN JOURNALISTS, INTERNS AND CMC STAFF.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Linda Gellasch Past Executi | Officer | 40 | $37,651 |
Jason Wheeler President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Mark Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Michael Van Denend Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Starla Mcdermott Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Juan Daniel Castro Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $296,556 |
| Investment income | $14,039 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $2,747 |
| 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 | $65,508 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,441,743 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $79,755 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $537,520 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $64,070 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,159 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $986 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,223 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $30,369 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,803 |
| Office expenses | $6,021 |
| Information technology | $35,514 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $75,612 |
| Travel | $2,094 |
| 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 | $155,410 |
| Insurance | $10,552 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,186,500 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $846,149 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $791,964 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,176 |
| 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 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,892,840 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $74,506 |
| 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 | $137,922 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $212,428 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,680,412 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Grand Rapids Cable Access Center has recieved totaling $17,012.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $16,810 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $202 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media Inc Indianapolis, IN | $17,731,551 | $16,233,576 |
Friends Of Pbs Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $26,799,003 | $16,138,945 |
Greater Cincinnati Television Educational Foundation Cincinnati, OH | $10,528,764 | $7,237,588 |
Greater Dayton Public Television Inc Dayton, OH | $8,014,778 | $6,126,511 |
Northeastern Educational Television Of Ohio Inc Kent, OH | $8,553,736 | $5,362,591 |
Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation South Bend, IN | $7,116,699 | $3,958,215 |
Fort Wayne Public Television Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $4,661,204 | $2,930,889 |
Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting Inc Merrillville, IN | $3,583,676 | $2,469,139 |
Wnin Tri-State Public Media Inc Evansville, IN | $6,982,460 | $2,936,769 |
American Christian Television Services Inc Wtlw-Tv Elida, OH | $2,905,058 | $2,534,429 |
Clarion Project Inc Beachwood, OH | $3,841,154 | $2,649,430 |
Wisconsineye Public Affairs Network Inc Madison, WI | $716,598 | $1,654,665 |