Nonprofit · EIN 46-0469007
THE MEDIA FACTORY
Tax-exempt · BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,617,489 | $1,558,373 | $59,116 | $4,070,804 | $871,587 | $3,199,217 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,461,211 | $1,454,394 | $6,817 | $3,503,612 | $370,003 | $3,133,609 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,475,019
- Membership dues
- $1,289,344
- Program service revenue
- $86,123
- Investment income
- $50,934
- Other revenue
- $5,413
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $820,787
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,030,943
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $30,417
- Accounting fees
- $11,000
- Occupancy
- $140,716
- Travel
- $2,087
- Depreciation
- $103,813
- Program services (functional)
- $1,108,262
- Management and general (functional)
- $450,111
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,503,612
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,070,804
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $871,587
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,199,217
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $743,922
- Publicly traded securities
- $844,292
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,199,217
- Gross receipts
- $1,617,489
- Employees
- 36
- Volunteers
- 89
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- VT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Wilson left during 2024 | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $79,981 | $25,601 |
| Seth Mobley | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $95,101 | $2,583 |
| Keith Oppenheim | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Art Bell | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shelagh Shapiro | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deb Ellis | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Raymond | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine Bielawa Stamper left duri | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melo Grant left during 2024 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deane Pierce | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Agnero | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Colleen Goodhue | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Dissinger left in 2024 | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ted LeBlanc | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Wilson | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $78,809 | $21,495 |
| Seth Mobley | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $91,436 | $2,684 |
| Keith Oppenheim | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Art Bell | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shelagh Shapiro | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Dissinger | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Raymond | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine Bielawa Stamper | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melo Grant | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deb Ellis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deane Pierce | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Agnero | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Colleen Goodhue | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 208 FLYNN AVE STE 2G, BURLINGTON, VT 05401-5420
- In care of
- % ROBERT CHAPMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Seth Mobley, 208 Flynn Avenue STE 2G, Burlington, VT 05401
- Signed the 990
- Seth Mobley, Executive Director
- Phone
- (802) 651-9692
- Return prepared by
- Wisehart Wimette Associates PLC
Mission
See Schedule O
Program accomplishments
- The Media Factorys main programs are the public access,educational access and government access services we provide at no cost to our community. Our public access program provides members with production equipment and limited staff support to produce non-commercial video content of a community interest nature. The Media Factory remains content neutral, acting as a conduit between the community member and the community itself. Resources include a production studio, multiple edit suites, equipment available for offsite use. Facilities and resources are available to anyone who lives or works in the Media Factorys service area as determined by contractual obligations with the local cable providers.Expenses $332,479
- The Media Factory provides educational access services for a number of towns in northwestern Vermont, including Chittenden County and Northern Addison County, determined by contractual obligations with local cable providers and regulated by state franchising authority. Educational access services provide the opportunity for schools, other educational organizations, and community scholars to acquire, produce and cablecast educational programs, arts and cultural events, learning events and educational policy coverage via the Media Factorys educational access channels.Expenses $332,479
- The Media Factory also provides government access services for a number of towns in southern Chittenden County and Northern Addison County, determined by contractual obligations with local cable providers and regulated by state franchising authority. Media Factory staff attends and records local municipal meetings, prepares content for distribution and then distributes through local government access channel and web site.Expenses $166,239
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
- 46-0469007
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,070,804
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,617,489
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,617,489 | $1,558,373 | $4,070,804 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,461,211 | $1,454,394 | $3,503,612 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,542,857 | $1,491,271 | $3,372,246 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $1,349,556 | $1,268,704 | $3,436,821 | 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 46-0469007).
Questions about THE MEDIA FACTORY
- What is the EIN of THE MEDIA FACTORY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE MEDIA FACTORY is 46-0469007.
- Is THE MEDIA FACTORY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to THE MEDIA FACTORY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE MEDIA FACTORY 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 THE MEDIA FACTORY 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 THE MEDIA FACTORY 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 THE MEDIA FACTORY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Seth Mobley.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE MEDIA FACTORY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,981 (Jessica Wilson left during 2024, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does THE MEDIA FACTORY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,617,489, expenses of $1,558,373 and total assets of $4,070,804 at year end.
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