Oromia Media Network is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (Q20) the organization is classified as: Promotion of International Understanding, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Oromia Media Network employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oromia Media Network 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 12/2020, Oromia Media Network generated $466.6k 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 (5.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $609.0k during the year ending 12/2020. 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:
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THE OROMIA MEDIA NETWORK (OMN) IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT NEWS ENTERPRISE WHOSE MISSION IS TO PRODUCE ORIGINAL AND CITIZEN-DRIVEN REPORTING ON OROMIA, THE LARGEST AND MOST POPULOUS STATE IN ETHIOPIA. OMN SEEKS TO OFFER THOUGHT-PROVOKING, CONTEXTUAL, AND NUANCED COVERAGE OF CRITICAL PUBLIC INTEREST ISSUES THEREBY BRINGING MUCH NEEDED ATTENTION TO UNDER-REPORTED STORIES IN THE REGION. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE A STRONG AND SUSTAINABLE MULTILINGUAL NEWSROOM THAT WILL SERVE AS A RELIABLE SOURCE OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE OROMO PEOPLE, THE ETHIOPIAN STATE, AND THE GREATER HORN OF AFRICA REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO PROVIDE DAILY NEWS COVERAGE ABOUT THE OROMO PEOPLE, THE ETHIOPIAN STATE AND THE GREATER HORN OF AFRICA REGION. CREATE AWARENESS OF WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ETHIOPA. BROADCAST INFORMATION REGARDING REFUGE AND IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gutu Olana Wayessa Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kitaba Magarsa Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ahmed Gelchu Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Issa Ulo Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bizuwork Balla Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Berhanu Temesgen Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $466,566 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $466,566 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $466,566 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $91,212 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $54,823 |
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 | $136,808 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,459 |
Office expenses | $11,634 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,025 |
Travel | $12,310 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,493 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $48,868 |
Insurance | $3,963 |
All other expenses | $5,351 |
Total functional expenses | $609,011 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $515,311 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $94,573 |
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 | $4,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $66,429 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $680,313 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,000 |
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 | $24,360 |
Total liabilities | $39,360 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $640,953 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $680,313 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Oromia Media Network has recieved totaling $294,520.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $213,432 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $81,088 |
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Tutapona Inc New Richmond, WI | $314,316 | $1,024,140 |
Oromia Media Network St Paul, MN | $680,313 | $466,566 |
Sons Of Norway Foundation Minneapolis, MN | $11,913,541 | $1,541,560 |
Iowa Council For International Understanding Des Moines, IA | $94,867 | $504,179 |
Iowa Sister States Des Moines, IA | $725,003 | $237,457 |
Wisconsin World Affairs Council Inc West Allis, WI | $8,679 | $154,102 |
North American Friends Of Oranim Inc Milwaukee, WI | $63,095 | $127,269 |
Good Samaritan International Prior Lake, MN | $83,159 | $0 |
Friends Of Kairos Nicaragua Inc Woodbury, MN | $25,921 | $0 |