Erisat-Eritrean Satellite Television is located in Los Angeles, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Erisat-Eritrean Satellite Television is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ERISATS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE TRUSTED, RESPONSIBLE, AND IMPARTIAL JOURNALISM THAT INFORMS, ENGAGES, ENTERTAINS AND EMPOWERS ERITREAS DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ERISAT-ERITREAN SATELLITE TELEVISION CONTINUED TO EXPAND ITS BROADCAST SERVICES TO ERITREA IN FIVE LANGUAGES: AFAR, ARABIC, BLIN AND TIGRINGNA. THERE ARE ABOUT 17 DIFFERENT VARIETY OF PROGRAMS IN TIGRINGNA INCLUDING NEWS, ENTERTAINMENT, EDUCATION, AND CURRENT AFFAIRS. THE AFAR AND ARABIC PROGRAMS ALSO HAVE NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS, CHILDREN PROGRAM. THE LATEST ADDITION THE BLIN LANGUAGE PROGRAM HAS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS IN ITS WEEKLY PROGRAM. ERISAT CONTINUES TO RECRUIT MORE VOLUNTEER STAFF AS THEY ARE THE MAIN HUMAN RESOURCE BASE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONTRACTS FREELANCERS AS NEEDED. WE CONTINUE TO FUNDRAISE FROM INDIVIDUAL DONORS AS WELL AS APPLYING FOR GRANTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ismael Gabayta Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Filmon Alem Vice Chair | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Adbu Abdela Sulieman Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Saba Kidane Heritage PHD President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Saba Abraham Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Haddis Hagos MD Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $178,275 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $178,275 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $126,132 |
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 | $304,407 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $361 |
Office expenses | $1,032 |
Information technology | $339 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,390 |
Travel | $13,779 |
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 | $4,290 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $22,549 |
Total functional expenses | $249,514 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $188,985 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $436 |
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 | $20,700 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $54,917 |
Other assets | $3 |
Total assets | $265,041 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,977 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $8,977 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $256,064 |
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 | $265,041 |