Center For Media And Democracy Inc
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 09/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 39-1777402
Organization Overview
Center For Media And Democracy Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Center For Media And Democracy Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Media And Democracy 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 12/2022, Center For Media And Democracy Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $819.3k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.2%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPACT OF SPECIAL INTERESTS AND DISINFORMATION ON PUBLIC POLICY, ELECTIONS, COURTS, AND THE MEDIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CENTER FOR MEDIA AND DEMOCRACY (CMD) IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED WATCHDOG THAT LEADS IN-DEPTH, AWARD-WINNING INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE CORRUPTION THAT UNDERMINES OUR DEMOCRACY, ENVIRONMENT, AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY. CMD PUBLISHES EXPOSEDBYCMD, SOURCEWATCH, AND SEVERAL PROJECT WEBSITES. SOURCEWATCH PROFILES THE ACTIVITIES OF FRONT GROUPS, PR SPINNERS, INDUSTRY-FRIENDLY EXPERTS, INDUSTRY-FUNDED ORGANIZATIONS, AND THINK TANKS TRYING TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC OPINION ON BEHALF OF CORPORATIONS OR THE GOVERNMENT IN AN ENCYCLOPEDIC FORMAT THAT INCLUDES COMPILATION OF OUR ORIGINAL REPORTING. EXPOSEDBYCMD PROFILES THESE SAME TOPICS IN THE FORMAT OF DAILY ORIGINAL REPORTING INCLUDING REFERENCES TO RESEARCH COMPILED IN SOURCEWATCH ENTRIES. TOPICS COVERED ON EXPOSEDBYCMD, SOURCEWATCH, AND PROJECT WEBSITES IN 2022 INCLUDED VOTING RIGHTS, HATE GROUPS, DISINFORMATION, ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, ECONOMIC, LABOR, EDUCATION, AND OTHER DEMOCRACY ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eric Wittstein Director Of Operations | Officer | 40 | $196,069 |
Arn Pearson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $162,982 |
Lisa Graves President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ellen Braune Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gordon Lafer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cosmo Harrigan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $13,358 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $52,938 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,065,157 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,131,453 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $8,289 |
| 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 | $1,140,052 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $39,000 |
| 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. | $383,331 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,793 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $139,722 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,614 |
| Other employee benefits | $23,422 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,313 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $64 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,052 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $134,107 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,424 |
| Information technology | $14,585 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,480 |
| Travel | $4,609 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $938 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,108 |
| Insurance | $2,749 |
| All other expenses | $2,058 |
| Total functional expenses | $819,340 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $523,410 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,308,469 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $148,273 |
| 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 | $1,771 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,550 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,991,473 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $50,691 |
| 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 | $50,691 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,727,919 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $212,863 |
| 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 | $1,991,473 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Center For Media And Democracy Inc has recieved totaling $613,748.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Marisla Foundation Laguna Beach, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
The Marisla Foundation Laguna Beach, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Park Foundation Inc Ithaca, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Wallace Global Fund Ii Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENT VOICES IN THE MEDIA | $75,000 |
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $25,000 |
Proteus Fund Inc Amherst, MA PURPOSE: DEMOCRACY | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Youth Financial Literacy Foundation Farmington Hills, MI | $7,731,836 | $6,961,038 |
Remnant Publications Inc Coldwater, MI | $11,088,927 | $7,415,084 |
The Center For Economic Research And Social Change Inc Chicago, IL | $10,561,395 | $6,102,602 |
Graywolf Press Minneapolis, MN | $6,471,480 | $4,234,529 |
The Christian Century Chicago, IL | $17,596,828 | $3,273,341 |
Family Life Ministries Inc Zeeland, MI | $6,127,426 | $3,715,133 |
National Scholastic Press Association Minneapolis, MN | $1,606,709 | $1,839,940 |
Minnpost Minneapolis, MN | $1,303,702 | $1,954,386 |
Growing Community Media Nfp Oak Park, IL | $1,136,740 | $1,810,239 |
Cedille Chicago Nfp Chicago, IL | $9,252,779 | $1,449,691 |
Wcij Inc Madison, WI | $2,099,123 | $1,902,825 |
Iowa State Daily Publication Ames, IA | $272,602 | $1,179,802 |