Cinq-Mars Media is located in Kalamazoo, MI. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (I20) the organization is classified as: Crime Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cinq-Mars Media 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, Cinq-Mars Media generated $144.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $137.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.0% per year over the past 7 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
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DEVIL'S CALCULATOR SPREADS MATH APPRECIATION AND EXCITEMENT IN THE FORM OF AN ADDICTING AND INNOVATIVE PUZZLE GAME. ADVANCED GRAPHING MECHANICS, COUNTLESS FEATURES AND SIMPLE, YET INNOVATIVE LEVEL DESIGN GIVE CONSIDERABLE DEPTH TO THE GAME PLAY. THE PLAYER DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A MATH PRODIGY; THE GAME ENGAGES LOGICAL THINKING SKILLS. FEATURING AN IN-DEPTH LEVEL CREATION SYSTEM FOR PLAYERS TO PROGRAM THEIR OWN BRAIN-TEASERS FOR THE COMMUNITY, CHALLENGES ARE ALSO PROVIDED BY WELL-KNOWN MATHEMATICIANS, PROFESSORS AND CELEBRITIES WITHIN THE FIELD. THE DEVIL'S CALCULATOR IS COMPLETELY FREE TO EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS, AND 20+ LEVELS ARE FREE TO PLAY FOR ALL. THIS AWARD-WINNING GAME IS POPULAR WITH THE INDIE GAMING COMMUNITY WHILE PROVING A ROBUST EDUCATIONAL TOOL--WE RECEIVE CONTACTS FROM TEACHERS AND GAMERS INTERNATIONALLY. IN 2023, THE GAME HAD OVER 31,000 NEW DOWNLOADS.
A 3D MODELING GAME IS IN DEVELOPMENT WITH THE WORKING TITLE OF LET US MAKE. IT IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS LEARNING TO CODE 3D MODELS; PLAYERS WILL CREATE SHAPES IN COMPATIBLE PROGRAMS OUTSIDE OF THE GAME, AND THEN BRING THEM IN TO COMPLETE OBSTACLE COURSES. SOME PREMADE SHAPES WILL BE AVAILABLE AS EXAMPLES. THE PUZZLES PRESENT INCENTIVES FOR STUDENTS TO TEACH THEMSELVES TO SCULPT IN PROGRAMS SUCH AS BLENDER (NON-PROFIT) AND MAYA (COMMERCIAL) OR TO PRACTICE SKILLS THEY ARE ACQUIRING IN COMPUTER CLASSES. WE PLAN TO SEEK SOFTWARE PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GAME WHEN IT IS CLOSER TO COMPLETION.
TRADE BOTS, CREATED TO EXPAND FINANCIAL LITERACY AND APPLY MATH CONCEPTS, IS AN INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL SIMULATION GAME FEATURING TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND ALGORITHMIC TRADING. TRADE AN UNKNOWN STOCK AT A RANDOM TIME IN THE PAST, BUYING AND SELLING THE ASSET USING ONLY TECHNICAL ANALYSIS CONCEPTS GAINED ALONG THE WAY. LEARN FUNDAMENTALS OF HOW TO TRADE BASED SOLELY ON PATTERNS AND TECHNICAL INDICATORS, GRADUALLY UNLOCKING UPGRADES WHICH CAN EXPEDITE AND AUTOMATE YOUR TRADING. EARN MORE WITH LEARN & EARN CONTENT AND QUIZZES. OVER THE COURSE OF THE CAMPAIGN, DESIGN INTRICATE TRADING BOTS USING A CUSTOM-BUILT VISUAL NODE EDITOR. THE ENGINE IS HIGHLY FLEXIBLE AND ACCOMMODATES PRACTICALLY ANY TRADING STRATEGY IMAGINABLE WHILE REQUIRING NO PROGRAMMING BACKGROUND. MORE THAN 4,000 DOWNLOADS OF TRADE BOTS WERE SOLD IN 2023.
LAZY CHESS INNOVATES THE GAME OF CHESS AND REDUCES THE INTIMIDATION FACTOR FOR NEW OR SELF-CONSCIOUS PLAYERS. LEARNING CHESS EMPLOYS STUDENTS' SPATIAL MATHEMATICS SKILLS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITIES. ON AVERAGE, THERE ARE MORE THAN 30 LEGAL CHESS MOVES AVAILABLE TO A PLAYER IN A TURN, CREATING VIGINTILLIONS OF POSSIBILITIES THROUGHOUT A GAME. LAZY CHESS COMPRESSES THAT BY OFFERING THE BEST 2, 3 OR 4 MOVES TO CHOOSE IN EACH TURN, MAKING THE GAME SIMPLE TO PLAY. PLUS, LAZY CHESS OFFERS MANY ALTERNATIVE SETTINGS AND VARIATIONS. WE HOPE THAT STUDENTS WILL GAIN A LOVE OF CHESS LEADING TO A LIFETIME OF COGNITIVE MOTIVATION. ADDING THE 2023 SALES, LAZY CHESS HAS SURPASSED 20,000 DOWNLOADS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Christopher Cinq-Mars Jarvis President/di | 5 | $0 | |
Thomas Cahill Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 | |
Betty Cinq-Mars Secretary | 0.5 | $0 | |
Derick Cummings Director | 0.25 | $0 | |
Jocelyn Kraus Director | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $132,404 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $12,507 |
Total Revenue | $144,911 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $0 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $1,350 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $134,887 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $137,087 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $0 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $137,087 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $36,757 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $46,757 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |