Rethink Media Inc
- Assets
- $2.8m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 32
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 05/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-2005479
Organization Overview
Rethink Media Inc is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Rethink Media Inc employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rethink 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 12/2023, Rethink Media Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
RETHINK MEDIA IS A UNIQUE, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. WE CENTER EFFECTIVE MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS AS VITAL TO PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT BUILDING AND SOCIAL CHANGE (CONT. ON SCH O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVEACHIEVEMENT FOR THIS PROGRAM:OUR INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE HAS PARTNERED FOR A YEAR WITH LEADING LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL GROUPS TO ENSURE ALL AMERICANS HAVE AN EQUAL VOICE BY PROMOTING JUDICIAL AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM, INCREASING TRANSPARENCY, AND PROTECTING VOTING RIGHTS. IN 2023, RETHINK MEDIA SPEARHEADED A VIRTUAL TRAINING SERIES, REACHING HUNDREDS OF ATTENDEES AND EXPLORING STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO BETTER UTILIZE AUDIO JOURNALISM AS A TOOL IN PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT. WE ALSO ORGANIZED A SERIES OF VIRTUAL CONVENINGS BRINGING TOGETHER COMMUNITY LEADERS (INCLUDING PARTICIPANTS FROM 30 ORGANIZATIONS AND 18 DIFFERENT STATES) AND MEMBERS OF THE PRESS FOR CONVERSATION ON KEY STATE VOTING RIGHTS ISSUES.
PEACE & SECURITY COLLABORATIVEACHIEVEMENT FOR THIS PROGRAM:WEVE HELPED STRENGTHEN THE VOICE OF THE NATION'S FOREMOST LEADERS AND EXPERTS FOR YEARS, EXPLORING SOLUTIONS TO VITAL NATIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES. IN 2023, RETHINK MEDIA PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN ENSURING THE VOICES OF NUCLEAR SECURITY EXPERTS AND IMPACTED COMMUNITIES -- INCLUDING THE RADIATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ACT WORKING GROUP -- WERE HEARD IN PRESS COVERAGE SURROUNDING THE HIT FILM OPPENHEIMER. WE ALSO SUCCESSFULLY AMPLIFIED COMMUNITY VOICES URGING AMERICAS LEADERS TO FORMALLY END THE KOREAN WAR AND LOWER TENSIONS ON THE KOREAN PENINSULA AROUND THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOREAN WAR ARMISTICE.
RIGHTS & INCLUSION COLLABORATIVEACHIEVEMENT FOR THIS PROGRAM:OUR RIGHTS & INCLUSION TEAM WORKS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH BLACK, ARAB, MUSLIM, MIDDLE EASTERN, SIKH, AND SOUTH ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ALLIES TO OPPOSE HATE CRIMES AND PREJUDICE. IN 2023, RETHINK MEDIA RELAUNCHED OUR ON-THE-GROUND COMMUNITY SPOKESPERSON TRAINING EFFORTS, WORKING WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS IN NORTH CAROLINA, COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE SOUTH GATHERED IN WASHINGTON, DC, AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS IN CHICAGO AND LOS ANGELES. WE ALSO PARTNERED WITH LEADING RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS FOR A SPECIAL DISCUSSION WITH LEADERS IN THE PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY ON DATA-DRIVEN STRATEGIC MESSAGING FOR BIPOC COMMUNITIES THROUGH STORIES IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lynn Fahselt Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $203,866 |
Peter Ferenbach Director Of Strategy | 40 | $192,721 | |
Burton Edwards Dir. Of Programs | 40 | $134,185 | |
Fadwa Rashid Dir. Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $120,797 |
Eva Galanes-Rosenbaum Chief Of Staff | 40 | $125,729 | |
Laura Nixon Dir. Of Research | 40 | $106,122 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $88,051 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,974,152 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,062,203 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $65,000 |
| Investment income | $87,034 |
| 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 | $2,225,243 |
| 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. | $568,959 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,628 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,382,548 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $299,977 |
| Payroll taxes | $152,045 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,017 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $76,035 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $51,220 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $60,749 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $34,963 |
| Information technology | $65,633 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,288 |
| Travel | $46,843 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,663 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $15,737 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,987,774 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $339,875 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $670,664 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $321 |
| 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 | $83,603 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,722,715 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,817,178 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,009 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $42,029 |
| 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 | $303,736 |
| Total liabilities | $360,774 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,489,154 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $967,250 |
| 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 | $2,817,178 |