Trace Media Inc
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 03/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 47-4175513
Organization Overview
Trace Media Inc, operating under the name The Trace, is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Trace employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trace 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, Trace generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
IN 2022, THE TRACE PUBLISHED 424 INVESTIGATIONS, NEWS ARTICLES, FEATURE STORIES, SPECIAL PROJECTS, AND NEWSLETTER BRIEFINGS. MUCH OF OUR COVERAGE CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON THE HISTORIC INCREASE IN GUN VIOLENCE DURING THE PANDEMIC, COMMUNITY-LED INTERVENTIONS, AND POLICYMAKERS' UNEVEN RESPONSES TO THE CRISIS. WE ALSO COMPLETED IMPACTFUL INVESTIGATIONS ON THE SOURCES OF CRIME GUNS AND THE RISE IN SHOOTINGS COMMITTED WITH GUNS CONVERTED FOR AUTOMATIC FIRE; REPORTED ON THE AFTERMATHS OF THE MASS SHOOTINGS IN BUFFALO, NY AND UVALDE, TX; AND LAUNCHED A LOCAL REPORTING INITIATIVE WITH INITIAL MICRO-BUREAUS IN CHICAGO, IL AND PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE TRACE'S JOURNALISM ENGAGED AN AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 2.9 MILLION READERS AT THETRACE.ORG, ANOTHER 5.5 MILLION ON THE APPLE NEWS PLATFORM, AND MILLIONS MORE WHO READ TRACE STORIES RE-PUBLISHED BY OTHER MEDIA OUTLETS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2022, THE TRACE PUBLISHED 424 INVESTIGATIONS, NEWS ARTICLES, FEATURE STORIES, SPECIAL PROJECTS, AND NEWSLETTER DAILY BRIEFINGS. MUCH OF OUR COVERAGE CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON THE HISTORIC INCREASE IN GUN VIOLENCE DURING THE PANDEMIC, COMMUNITY-LED INTERVENTIONS, AND POLICYMAKERS' UNEVEN RESPONSES TO THE CRISIS. WE ALSO COMPLETED IMPACTFUL INVESTIGATIONS ON THE SOURCES OF CRIME, GUNS AND THE RISE IN SHOOTINGS COMMITTED WITH GUNS CONVERTED FOR AUTOMATIC FIRE; REPORTED ON THE AFTERMATHS OF THE MASS SHOOTINGS IN BUFFALO, NY AND UVALDE, TX; AND LAUNCHED A LOCAL REPORTING INITIATIVE WITH INITIAL MICRO-BUREAUS IN CHICAGO, IL AND PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE TRACE'S JOURNALISM ENGAGED AN AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 2.9 MILLION READERS AT THETRACE.ORG, ANOTHER 5.5 MILLION ON THE APPLE NEWS PLATFORM, AND MILLIONS MORE WHO READ TRACE STORIES RE-PUBLISHED BY OTHER MEDIA OUTLETS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Feinblatt President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Brouillard Secretary And Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Stefan Friedman Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
William Jelani Cobb Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
James Burnett Managing Director | Officer | 40 | $210,000 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Cima Consulting Grant Writing | 12/30/22 | $141,000 |
Kiwi Partners Accounting Services | 12/30/22 | $104,384 |
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 | $3,410,332 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,410,332 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $17,000 |
| 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 | $3,428,782 |
| 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. | $258,642 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,796 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,846,502 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $57,917 |
| Other employee benefits | $310,565 |
| Payroll taxes | $172,252 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,508 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $156,954 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $141,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $293,184 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,288 |
| Office expenses | $109,871 |
| Information technology | $92,947 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,340 |
| Travel | $67,885 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,475 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $68,547 |
| Insurance | $30,347 |
| All other expenses | $3,615 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,686,839 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $597,026 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,017,358 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $388 |
| 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 | $18,753 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $74,423 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $35,290 |
| Total assets | $1,743,238 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $108,921 |
| 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 | $31,590 |
| Total liabilities | $140,511 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $655,969 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $946,758 |
| 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 | $1,743,238 |