Nonprofit · EIN 22-2506464
SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION INC
Tax-exempt · SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,125,488 | $806,691 | $318,797 | $2,972,200 | $1,136,781 | $1,835,419 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $848,656 | $492,291 | $356,365 | $1,548,841 | $21,306 | $1,527,535 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $973,395
- Membership dues
- $2,120
- Program service revenue
- $53,167
- Investment income
- $98,926
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $61,036
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $78,419
- Other salaries and wages
- $233,290
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $354,709
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,417
- Accounting fees
- $32,614
- Occupancy
- $244,620
- Travel
- $1,204
- Depreciation
- $10,209
- Program services (functional)
- $647,534
- Management and general (functional)
- $146,242
- Fundraising (functional)
- $12,915
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,548,841
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,972,200
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,136,781
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,835,419
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $973,308
- Publicly traded securities
- $844,147
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,833,160
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,259
- Gross receipts
- $1,841,081
- Employees
- 16
- Year formed
- 1983
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN EFFEL | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $43,054 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN POWERS | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $30,587 | $4,777 |
| JESSE BUCKLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES KELSH | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LONG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH LYNCH | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY BLOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY LEAH PRATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED HALLORAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY HARDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE WONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH CONSTANTINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIP LYALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON PRAMUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA LINDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA WALSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN BARNABY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN POWERS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $73,219 | $13,714 |
| JESSE BUCKLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE LYNCH | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LONG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAZ KELSH | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BARNABY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH CONSTANTINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ED HALLORAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA LINDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIP LYALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY LEAH PRATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA WALSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE WONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN CARYAGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 29 PROPERZI WAY, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-3228
- In care of
- % CABLE TELEVISION OFFICE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SEAN EFFEL, 29 PROPERZI WAY, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
- Signed the 990
- SEAN EFFEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (617) 628-8826
- Website
- WWW.SOMERVILLEMEDIA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ANSTISS & CO PC
Mission
SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION IS A LEADING PUBLIC ACCESS MEDIA CENTER THAT ENABLES A VIBRANT AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY TO EXPRESS ITS CREATIVITY, EXPLAIN ITS IDEAS, SHARE ITS CULTURES, AND FOSTER THE INDIVIDUAL'S RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH. SCAT SUPPORTS AND CREATES COMMUNITY-DRIVEN MEDIA THROUGH EDUCATION, PRODUCTION RESOURCES, AND DISTRIBUTION ON CABLE TELEVISION AND THE WEB. THIS INCLUDES: PROVIDING MEDIA ARTS TRAINING AND LITERACY TO RESIDENTS (INCLUDING YOUTH AND UNDER- REPRESENTED GROUPS) THAT COMPRISE SOMERVILLE MA AND BEYOND; FACILITATING AUDIO AND VIDEO PRODUCTION THROUGH USE AND LOANING OF STUDIO FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT; TRANSMITTING BOTH COMMUNITY-PRODUCED AND IN-HOUSE CONTENT VIA CABLE ACCESS TELEVISION (SCATV CH 3 ON CHARTER AND RCN),BOSTONFREERADIO.COM, AND VARIOUS WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCES MAINTAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION.
Program accomplishments
- ACCESS TO BROADCAST TIME ON LOCAL CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS AND STREAMING MEDIA PLATFORMS FOR SOMERVILLE RESIDENTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS. YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL, SUMMER, AND OTHER OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN BETWEEN GRADES 3 THROUGH 9. TRAINING AND ACCESS TO VIDEO PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING MEDIA THAT REFLECTS THE PERSPECTIVES OF SOMERVILLE RESIDENTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS.Expenses $647,534 · revenue $53,167
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-2506464
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A32Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,972,200
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,841,081
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,125,488 | $806,691 | $2,972,200 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $848,656 | $492,291 | $1,548,841 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $494,763 | $413,754 | $1,144,555 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 22-2506464).
Questions about SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION INC
- What is the EIN of SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION INC is 22-2506464.
- Is SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION 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 SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SEAN EFFEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $43,054 (SEAN EFFEL, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,125,488, expenses of $806,691 and total assets of $2,972,200 at year end.
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