Arlington Community Access Corporation
- Assets
- $666.2k
- Revenue
- $602.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 08/1983
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 54-1217109
Organization Overview
Arlington Community Access Corporation is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1983. 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 06/2021, Arlington Community Access Corporation employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arlington Community Access Corporation 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 06/2021, Arlington Community Access Corporation generated $602.5k 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 (7.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $513.6k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.8%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ARLINGTON COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION (DBA ARLINGTON INDEPENDENT MEDIA, AIM) ENRICHES OUR COMMUNITY BY BRINGING INDEPENDENT VOICES TOGETHER TO EXCHANGE IDEAS, OPINIONS, AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS. WE MAKE PEOPLE INTO PRODUCERS, NOT JUST CONSUMERS, OF MEDIA BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE BASIC TRAINING; MASTER-LEVEL ADVANCED INSTRUCTION; ACCESS TO FULLY EQUIPPED DIGITAL PRODUCTION FACILITIES; A CONTENT-RICH WEBSITE; TWO CABLE CHANNELS DELIVERED TO EVERY SUBSCRIBER IN ARLINGTON; AND A LPFM RADIO STATION. IN AN ERA DOMINATED BY MULTINATIONAL MEDIA CONGLOMERATES, WE ARE PROUD TO BE A VEHICLE FOR INDEPENDENT VOICES, FREE SPEECH, AND HYPER-LOCAL MEDIA PRODUCTION AND STORY-TELLING. WE ENGAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN AND PROVIDE DIRECT AND ESSENTIAL ASSISTANCE TO MANY ARLINGTON NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MEDIA TRAINING: ARLINGTON COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION (DBA ARLINGTON INDEPENDENT MEDIA, AIM) PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE BASIC TRAINING AND MASTER-LEVEL ADVANCED INSTRUCTION IN AUDIO, VIDEO AND DIGITAL MEDIA RECORDING, EDITING, POST-PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION. THIS YEAR WE MOVED ALL OF OUR TRAINING TO VIRTUAL PLATFORMS, FORGOING FOR SAFETYS SAKE IN THE PANDEMIC THE USUAL HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES STUDENTS VALUE, BEING TRAINED IN FULLY-OPERATIONAL STUDIOS. OUR COURSE PORTFOLIO CHANGES WITH COMMUNITY NEEDS AND THIS YEAR WE FOCUSED TRAINING ON FREE SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT READILY AVAILABLE FROM HOME, HELPING TO ENSURE PEOPLE COULD CONTINUE TO BE PRODUCERS, NOT JUST CONSUMERS, OF MEDIA AT A TIME WHEN MEDIA CONSUMPTION WAS AT ALL-TIME HIGHS.
MEDIA PRODUCTION FACILITIES: IN A TYPICAL YEAR, ARLINGTON COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION (DBA ARLINGTON INDEPENDENT MEDIA, AIM) FULLY EQUIPPED MEDIA PRODUCTION FACILITIES -- INCLUDING A TV RECORDING STUDIO AND CONTROL ROOM, AUDIO PRODUCTION SUITE, LIVE RADIO BROADCAST BOOTH, AND CLASSROOM FOR HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION IN ALL STAGES OF DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION AND EDITING WOULD BE BUSTLING WITH ACTIVITY SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. IN THE PANDEMIC, ACCESS TO OUR FACILITIES WAS SEVERELY CURTAILED AND MEMBERS WORKED MOSTLY REMOTELY, FROM HOME. NONETHELESS, OUR FACILITIES PLAYED HOST TO COUNTY ARTS AND LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PROGRAMMING, ENABLING THE COMMUNITY TO PARTAKE OF PROGRAMS NOT OTHERWISE ACCESSIBLE.
MEDIA DISTRIBUTION: ARLINGTON COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION (DBA ARLINGTON INDEPENDENT MEDIA, AIM) DISTRIBUTES INDEPENDENT MEDIA VIA MULTIPLE AVENUES, INCLUDING A CONTENT-RICH WEBSITE, TWO CABLE CHANNELS DELIVERED DIRECT TO EVERY SUBSCRIBER IN ARLINGTON (COMCAST CHANNEL 69 AND VERIZON CHANNEL 38), AND AN LPFM COMMUNITY RADIO STATION, WERA 96.7 FM. BOTH AIM TV AND WERA RADIO PROGRAMMING STREAM ONLINE, TAKING OUR CONTENT TO A GLOBAL AUDIENCE. PROGRAMS ARE CREATED BY LOCAL VOLUNTEER PRODUCERS AND REFLECT A WIDE RANGE OF PASSIONS AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Demian Perry Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Josette Souza Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynn Borton President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lori Messing Mcgarry Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Rogers Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chanda Choun At-Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $9,020 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $492,217 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $76,991 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $578,228 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $23,660 |
| Investment income | $560 |
| 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 | $602,501 |
| 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 | $166,816 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $44,994 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,661 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $359 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,552 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $40,611 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $73,434 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $104,788 |
| Insurance | $22,404 |
| All other expenses | $1,670 |
| Total functional expenses | $513,570 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $314,173 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $89,790 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,392 |
| 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 | $9,681 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $250,206 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $666,242 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,756 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,300 |
| 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 | $88,790 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $118,846 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $484,905 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $62,491 |
| 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 | $666,242 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Arlington Community Access Corporation has recieved totaling $60.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $60 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association Inc Norfolk, VA | $32,040,229 | $13,882,168 |
Nashville Public Television Inc Nashville, TN | $12,793,637 | $7,603,671 |
Kentucky Educational Television Foundation Inc Lexington, KY | $11,286,111 | $8,939,208 |
The Source For Learning Inc Reston, VA | $77,116,189 | $9,603,490 |
Johnsonville Tva Employees Credit U Camden, TN | $144,344,492 | $5,400,399 |
Blue Ridge Public Television Roanoke, VA | $5,643,633 | $3,346,283 |
East Tennessee Public Communications Corporation Knoxville, TN | $6,653,863 | $3,794,703 |
Montgomery Comm Television Inc Rockville, MD | $2,556,236 | $3,851,592 |
World Christian Broadcasting Corporation Franklin, TN | $9,955,319 | $2,836,248 |
Iwt-Trnn Inc Baltimore, MD | $8,183,946 | $3,134,025 |
Greater Chattanooga Public Television Corporation Chattanooga, TN | $5,254,275 | $2,478,366 |
Upper Cumberland Broadcast Council Cookeville, TN | $3,187,769 | $2,605,281 |