Nonprofit · EIN 04-3519488
AUDIO JOURNAL INC
Tax-exempt · WORCESTER, MA 01606
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $379,014 | $385,138 | -$6,124 | $1,083,908 | $22,790 | $1,061,118 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $424,618 | $325,598 | $99,020 | $1,056,989 | $15,471 | $1,041,518 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $317,202 | $261,766 | $55,436 | $940,885 | $17,768 | $923,117 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $312,749
- of which government grants
- $150,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $43,260
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $17,042
- Net income from fundraising events
- $23,005
- Other revenue
- $23,005
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $89,287
- Other salaries and wages
- $80,418
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $181,198
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,638
- Occupancy
- $24,111
- Travel
- $11,026
- Depreciation
- $17,071
- Program services (functional)
- $263,071
- Management and general (functional)
- $50,919
- Fundraising (functional)
- $71,148
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,056,989
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,083,908
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $22,790
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,061,118
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $45,209
- Publicly traded securities
- $566,601
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,057,491
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,627
- Gross receipts
- $986,741
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 85
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARRY DUCHESNE | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $81,387 | $7,900 |
| CATHERINE THORNTON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN THAMEL | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathlene Donahue | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY LANIER | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Grant Farrington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS GITTINS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maribeth Fisher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONIQUE DOLCE-PIERRE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON SALOMAN | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| CJ POSK | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| SOPHIE SANTAELLA | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARRY DUCHESNE | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $68,352 | $7,908 |
| CATHERINE THORNTON | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN THAMEL | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathlene Donahue | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY LANIER | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Grant Farrington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS GITTINS | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maribeth Fisher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONIQUE DOLCE-PIERRE | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON SALOMAN | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| CJ POSK | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARRY DUCHESNE | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $72,424 | $8,789 |
| THOMAS GITTINS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN THAMEL | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathlene Donahue | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY LANIER | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Grant Farrington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruth Pellegrino | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maribeth Fisher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Thornton | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON SALOMAN | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| CJ POSK | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 799 WEST BOYLSTON ST, WORCESTER, MA 01606-3071
- In care of
- % MARY FRANDSEN
- Signed the 990
- HARRY DUCHESNE, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (508) 797-1117
- Return prepared by
- BISCEGLIA STEIMAN & FUDEMAN LLP
Mission
Audio Journal, Incorporated's mission in Central Massachusetts is to connect individuals who are blind, visually impaired or have an inability to access printed material, to their communities through broadcasting of local news, information and entertainment with exclusive programs and content.
Program accomplishments
- Audio Journal's mission in Central Massachusetts is to connect individuals who are blind, visually impaired or have an inability to access printed material, to their communities through broadcasting of local news, information and entertainment, with exclusive programs and content. Audio Journal's primary program is radio reading for the blind. Over 85 volunteers read over 60 local newspapers, as well as magazines, books, grocery and retail fliers, health information and more to ensure our listeners know what is happening closest to their own homes. Reaching over 6,000 listeners in Central Massachusetts, 24/7 broadcasts may be heard on the Audio Journal website, (WWW.AUDIOJOURNAL.ORG), Audio Journal Mobile App. with I phone, I pad and Android, podcasting through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, etc. smart speaker (Amazon Echo and Google Home), phone, local cable access TV and a special receiver tuned to Audio Journal's frequency. Almost all programs are available as on-demand podcasts from the website and Audio Journal App. All services are provided at no cost to the listeners. The Executive Director or a volunteer deliver and setup Amazon smart speakers (Echos) or radio receivers in individuals' homes. In addition to reading newspapers, we have specialty programming: Speaking Volumes is a radio book group highlighted in the February 2019 issue of Oprah's O MAGAZINE. Listeners may call in and participate in the discussion and sometimes the authors join the discussion. Another Point of View considers a current topic from both sides of the political aisle.Talking Topics and Beautiful Minds are interview shows introducing our listeners to interesting local individuals talking about what they do in the community. A Common Voice shares articles about living in the community with your disability.Radio Active Theater broadcasts family-friendly plays from old time radio and film.Our purpose includes offering entertainment and intellectual stimulation for our listeners, many of whom were avid readers. Also, listeners who are socially isolated feel more connected to people and events.During the COVID-19 pandemic, Audio Journal broadcasts include public service announcements specific to our visually and print disabled listeners. Information about COVID-19 symptoms; how to stay safe and move about while wearing a mask; vaccine FAQ's; how to get a homebound vaccine; support available from the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) scheduling vaccines and getting transportation to vaccine appointments; vaccination boosters; and accessible voting.The board of directors:Updated the bylaws in January of 2021.Developed a conflict of interest policy and disclosure form reviewed and signed by all board members.Developed a financial policy and an operating account policy.Other policies and an employee handbook were completed and approved by the Board of Directors in December, 2021.The volunteer board of directors developed an official content policy for all broadcast programs and added it to the official volunteer handbook. Audio Journal works closely with the other five radio reading services in Massachusetts. As a group we are known as the Massachusetts Audio Information Network (MAIN). We also closely work with the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB).Audio Journal is a member of the International Association of Audio Information Service (IAAIS).Expenses $263,071
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-3519488
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P86)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,083,908
- Income (IRS master file)
- $986,741
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $317,202 | $261,766 | $940,885 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $264,641 | $189,527 | $830,289 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about AUDIO JOURNAL INC
- What is the EIN of AUDIO JOURNAL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AUDIO JOURNAL INC is 04-3519488.
- Is AUDIO JOURNAL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to AUDIO JOURNAL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AUDIO JOURNAL INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AUDIO JOURNAL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AUDIO JOURNAL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of AUDIO JOURNAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,387 (HARRY DUCHESNE, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does AUDIO JOURNAL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $379,014, expenses of $385,138 and total assets of $1,083,908 at year end.
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