Portland Community Media

Organization Overview

Portland Community Media, operating under the name Open Signal, is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (A32) the organization is classified as: Television, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Open Signal employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Open Signal 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 06/2022, Open Signal generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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OPEN SIGNAL EMPOWERS THE COMMUNITY TO MAKE EFFECTIVE USE OF MEDIA FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION, CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY MEDIA - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ONLINE AND CABLE BROADCAST OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. TRAINING AND PRODUCTION TOOLS ENABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CREATE ORIGINAL MEDIA IN THEIR OWN VOICE. THROUGH APPLICATION-BASED PROGRAMS AND NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIPS, MEDIAMAKERS OF COLOR, LOW-INCOME MAKERS, AND ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE SPECIALIZED TRAINING, CREATING A SAFE SPACE TO BUILD TECHNICAL AND ARTISTIC SKILLS, AND TO TAKE RISKS. OPEN SIGNAL BROADCASTS INDEPENDENTLY PRODUCED MEDIA, FROM PORTLAND AND BEYOND, ON FIVE LOCAL CABLE CHANNELS AND THROUGH A GROWING ONLINE PLATFORM. IN ADDITION, FOR-HIRE VIDEO PRODUCTION AND CLOSED CAPTIONING RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING.


OPEN SIGNAL LABS - LABS CREATES SPACES BY AND FOR LOCAL BLACK MEDIA MAKERS TO CREATE FILMS THAT PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF WHAT STORYTELLING CAN LOOK, FEEL AND SOUND LIKE. THIS PROGRAM CONVENES THE BLACK COMMUNITY THROUGH PRODUCTION, TRAINING, AND EVENTS, WITH A FOCUS ON CREATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT FOR INDIVIDUAL FILMMAKERS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,122,733
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$455,802
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,578,535
Total Program Service Revenue$1,331,343
Investment income $8,905
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 $2,944,932

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