Translash Media Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (P88) the organization is classified as: LGBT Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Translash Media Inc 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 12/2022, Translash Media Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 65.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TRANSLASH IS A NON-PROFIT, CROSS-PLATFORM MEDIA ORGANIZATION WHICH USES THE POWER OF JOURNALISM AND PERSONAL-STORYTELLING TO EMBED NEW NARRATIVES OF TRANSGENDER PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE OF COLOR, INTO PUBLIC CONSCIOUSNESS, THEREBY HELPING TO DECREASECULTURAL HOSTILITY TOWARDS THIS COMMUNITYTHE MOST MARGINALIZED OF THE MARGINALIZEDAND SAVE LIVES. BY HELPING TO END THE LACK OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT TRANS PEOPLE, TRANSLASH ALSO HELPS TO COMBAT RISING AUTHORITARIANISM AND PROTECT DEMOCRACY. IT DOES SO THROUGH AN ARRAY OF AWARD-WINNING VIDEO, DOCUMENTARY,PODCAST, WRITTEN, DIGITAL, SOCIAL MEDIA AND NEWSLETTER CONTENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ANTI-TRANS HATE MACHINE:WE ALSO PREPARED FOR THE NEW SEASON OF SEASON 2 OF THE ANTI-TRANS HATE MACHINE BY BRINGING ON SIX INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISTS TO BEGIN TO RESEARCH THE SERIES.
TRANSLASH PODCAST:THROUGHOUT 2022, TRANSLASH PRODUCED TWENTY-FOUR EPISODES OF OUR CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED, FLAGSHIP PODCAST. THE TRANSLASH WAS CHOSEN BY APPLE IN AUGUST 2022 AS AN APPLE PODCAST SPOTLIGHT, MAKING THE TRANSLASH PODCAST ONE OF ONLY TWELVE PODCASTS TO RECEIVE THIS HONOR FROM THE PODCASTING BEHEMOTH THAT YEAR.
TRANSBODIES TRANS CHOICES:IN MARCH 2022 TRANSLASH LAUNCHED THE YEAR-LONG TRANS BODIES, TRANS CHOICES, FILM SERIES AND JOURNALISM INITIATIVE CENTERING THE IMPORTANCE OF REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE FOR TRANSGENDER, NON-BINARY, AND GENDER-NON CONFORMING PEOPLE. THE TRANS BODIES, TRANS CHOICES EFFORT WAS ANCHORED BY A 3-PART, SHORT-FILM SERIES. AT THE END OF 2022 WE ALSO LAUNCHED TWO SHORT ANIMATED SHORTS FILMS AS AN EXTENSION OF OUR TRANS BODIES, TRANS BODIES CAMPAIGN. THE TRANS CHOICES, TRANS BODIES FILMS HAVE BEEN IN OVER 14 FILM FESTIVALS IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD, INCLUDING WITH A FULL PROGRAM AT OUTFEST, WITH ONE FILM FESTIVAL WIN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Imara Jones Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $150,000 |
Kendra Clarke President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Newsome Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $1,912,375 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,912,375 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $1,912,375 |
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. | $150,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,290 |
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 | $86,970 |
Office expenses | $3,163 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $39,811 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $3,018 |
All other expenses | $33,305 |
Total functional expenses | $1,181,041 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $801,188 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $475,000 |
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 | $3,500 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,279,688 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $91,294 |
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 | $91,294 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$132,856 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,321,250 |
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 | $1,279,688 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Translash Media Inc Brooklyn, NY | $1,279,688 | $1,912,375 |
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