American Media Council
- Assets
- $348.4k
- Revenue
- $98.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Cheyenne, WY
- Founding
- 11/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 82-3235497
Organization Overview
American Media Council is located in Cheyenne, WY. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (W01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, American Media Council employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Media Council 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, American Media Council generated $98.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (39.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $270.8k 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
AS A NATIONAL PROVIDER OF PUBLIC SERVICE COMMUNICATION, THE AMERICAN MEDIA COUNCIL PROVIDES OUTREACH CAMPAINGS PRESENTING PRESSING SOCIAL ISSUES CONCERNING AMERICA. AMERICAN MEDIA COUNCIL IS DEDICATED TO RAISING THE UNDERSTANDING OF AND ENCOURAGING ACTION ON IMPORTANT ISSUES INCLUDING THE US CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS, STUDENT CIVICS EDUCATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, THE SHARING ECONOMY, ECONOMICS, AND OVER A DOZEN ADDITIONAL TOPICS OF IMPORTANT PUBLIC DISCUSSION. USING PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ON RADIO AND OTHER ELECTRONIC MEDIA AND INTERNET-BASED SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH, WE SERVE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC TO ENABLE THEM TO BE A MORE INFORMED AND ACTIVE SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE AMERICAN MEDIA COUNCIL DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA, THE INTERNET, AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA, CAMPAIGNS TO HELP PEOPLE IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND ENABLE THEM TO BE A MORE INFORMED SOCIETY. WE ALSO PRODUCE THESE CAMPAIGNS ON BEHALF OF OUR NON-PROFIT MESSAGING PARTNERS EACH FOCUSING ON SPECIFIC AREAS OF PUBLIC INTEREST. WE ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH DONATED AND PAID MEDIA RESOURCES. WE OBTAIN THESE SERVICES THROUGH OUR MEDIA PARTNERS, EXTERNAL SERVICES FROM TECHNOLOGY, INTERNET, AND CREATIVE PARTNERS THAT ARE PROVIDED TO ACCOMPLISH THESE PROGRAM GOALS. PSA AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE: THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS EDUCATIONAL SERIES, THE SHARING ECONOMY PROGRAM, CITIZEN JOURNALISM OUTREACH TRAINING, AND ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT OF MINORITY OWNED BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS, AMONG OTHER CAMPAIGNS. PROGRAMS UNDER DEVELOPMENT INCLUDE CIVIL SOCIETY EDUCATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, CIVICS EDUCATION, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOLUNTEER FUNDING TECHNOLOGY TO ENABLE INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL ISSUES OF MULTIPLE NON-PROFIT PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
T Easton Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
S Easton Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
L Corbin Director | Trustee | 20 | $6,154 |
F Brown President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
B Murray COO | Officer | 40 | $60,000 |
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 | $98,862 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $98,862 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $77 |
| 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 | $98,939 |
| 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. | $66,154 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,051 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,061 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,381 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $34,672 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,691 |
| Office expenses | $6,649 |
| Information technology | $12,311 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,381 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,558 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $270,803 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $243,854 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $69,077 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $35,500 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $348,431 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $4,024 |
| Total liabilities | $4,024 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $344,407 |
| 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 | $348,431 |