Underscore Media Collaboration is located in Portland, OR. 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 12/2023, Underscore Media Collaboration employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Underscore Media Collaboration 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, Underscore Media Collaboration generated $697.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $630.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 24.1% per year over the past 3 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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UNDERSCORE PRODUCES COLLABORATIVE JOURNALISM FRAMED BY JUSTICE TO PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND A FAIR-MINDED SOCIETY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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UNDERSCORE WON 14 JOURNALISM AWARDS FROM THE NATIVE AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION AND FIVE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS AWARDS IN 2023 FOR WORK COMPLETED IN 2022.
UNDERSCORE HOSTED ITS SECOND INDIGENOUS JOURNALISM FELLOW IN SUMMER 2023. THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM CONSISTS OF AN IMMERSIVE 10-WEEK INTERNSHIP AT UNDERSCORE NEWS. UNDERSCORE FULLY COVERS THE FELLOWS RELOCATION COSTS AND HOUSING WHILE IN PORTLAND AND FURNISHES A SCHOLARSHIP UPON COMPLETION OF THE INTERNSHIP.
UNDERSCORE NEWS HOSTED ITS FIRST COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION ON JUNE 22, 2023. THE SESSION PROVIDED A FORUM FOR DIRECT INTERACTION BETWEEN OUR STAFF AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY LEADERS AND MEMBERS IN PORTLAND. THE SESSIONS GOAL IS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE COMMUNITYS INFORMATION NEEDS, PERSPECTIVES AND EXPERIENCES WITH NEWS, WHILE GATHERING IDEAS FOR STORIES AND COVERAGE PRIORITIES, IN AN EFFORT TO GUIDE A MORE COMMUNITY-LED REPORTING APPROACH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Erin Dysart Board Member | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Stacey Mcquade-Eger Board Member | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Lee Francis IV Board Member | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Mago Torres Secretary | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Marcella Miller Vice Chair | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Stone Hudson Chair | Officer | 4 | $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 | $696,703 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $696,703 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $278 |
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 | $696,981 |
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 | $376,369 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $36,781 |
Payroll taxes | $37,287 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $351 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,755 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $62,505 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,996 |
Office expenses | $1,896 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $42,576 |
Travel | $15,209 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,284 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,653 |
Insurance | $16,371 |
All other expenses | $6,200 |
Total functional expenses | $630,224 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $223,760 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $9,095 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $232,855 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $232,855 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $232,855 |