Outlier Media is located in Detroit, MI. 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 12/2022, Outlier Media employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Outlier 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 12/2022, Outlier Media generated $2.9m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 61.2% per year over the past 2 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CRITICAL INFORMATION TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES BY USING DATA FROM PUBLIC RECORDS. INFORMATION IS SHARED VIA ELECTRONIC MEANS. IN ADDITION, INFORMATION-NEEDS ASSESSMENTS ARE PERFORMED FOR COMMUNITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY TO HELP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND JOURNALISTS FILL INFORMATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY GAPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CRITICAL INFORMATION TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES BY USING DATA FROM PUBLIC RECORDS. INFORMATION IS SHARED VIA ELECTRONIC MEANS. IN ADDITION, INFORMATION-NEEDS ASSESSMENTS ARE PERFORMED FOR COMMUNITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY TO HELP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND JOURNALISTS FILL INFORMATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY GAPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sarah Alvarez Founder And Director | Trustee | 1 | $110,000 |
Kimberly Clayson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Tofel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Katlyn Alto Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lashara Bunting Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kirk Mayes Director | Trustee | 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 | $2,906,500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,906,500 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $35,967 |
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 | $2,942,467 |
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. | $220,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $520,120 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $74,321 |
Payroll taxes | $60,588 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,318 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $193,437 |
Advertising and promotion | $31,558 |
Office expenses | $47,521 |
Information technology | $51,161 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,021 |
Travel | $18,904 |
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 | $420 |
Insurance | $2,628 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,301,454 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $996,719 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,042,499 |
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 | $6,703 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,106 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,029 |
Total assets | $2,050,056 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,013 |
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 | $100,000 |
Total liabilities | $114,013 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $221,572 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,714,471 |
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 | $2,050,056 |