Civic Intelligence

Brown Broadcasting Service Inc

EIN 05-0319958 • 501(c)3 • Providence, RI

Profile

Educational workshop - digital media training through actual experience.

88 Benevolent StreetProvidence, RI 02906

www.wbru.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

14th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

90th percentile

52%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

28th percentile

$2,756

Higher top officer pay than 28% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

55th percentile

6.5%

Faster asset growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets14th percentile

Assets

Up

$7,141,152

Up $436,391 (+6.5%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$16,438

Down $494 (-2.9%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$7,124,714

Up $436,885 (+6.5%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue33rd percentileNet Margin90th percentile

Revenue

Up

$226,542

Up $29,730 (+15%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$109,377

Down $13,894 (-11%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$117,165

Up $43,624 (+59%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth55th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,015,814Liabilities 2011: $116,877Net Assets 2011: $898,9372011Assets 2012: $1,113,279Liabilities 2012: $146,549Net Assets 2012: $966,7302012Assets 2013: $1,018,928Liabilities 2013: $107,457Net Assets 2013: $911,4712013Assets 2014: $951,238Liabilities 2014: $119,227Net Assets 2014: $832,0112014Assets 2015: $912,730Liabilities 2015: $134,926Net Assets 2015: $777,8042015Assets 2016: $751,937Liabilities 2016: $144,592Net Assets 2016: $607,3452016Assets 2017: $5,703,100Liabilities 2017: $35,421Net Assets 2017: $5,667,6792017Assets 2019: $5,813,336Liabilities 2019: $17,578Net Assets 2019: $5,795,7582019Assets 2020: $6,506,703Liabilities 2020: $16,500Net Assets 2020: $6,490,2032020Assets 2021: $7,059,306Liabilities 2021: $17,082Net Assets 2021: $7,042,2242021Assets 2022: $5,953,092Liabilities 2022: $16,836Net Assets 2022: $5,936,2562022Assets 2023: $6,704,761Liabilities 2023: $16,932Net Assets 2023: $6,687,8292023Assets 2024: $7,141,152Liabilities 2024: $16,438Net Assets 2024: $7,124,7142024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$7,141,152
Liabilities$16,438
Net Assets$7,124,714
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $1,488,174Expenses 2011: $1,598,301Net Income 2011: -$110,1272011Revenue 2012: $1,574,714Expenses 2012: $1,506,921Net Income 2012: $67,7932012Revenue 2013: $1,478,595Expenses 2013: $1,533,855Net Income 2013: -$55,2602013Revenue 2014: $1,383,232Expenses 2014: $1,462,692Net Income 2014: -$79,4602014Revenue 2015: $1,330,346Expenses 2015: $1,384,553Net Income 2015: -$54,2072015Revenue 2016: $1,072,508Expenses 2016: $1,243,257Net Income 2016: -$170,7492016Revenue 2017: $6,335,356Expenses 2017: $1,275,021Net Income 2017: $5,060,3352017Revenue 2019: $162,098Expenses 2019: $265,415Net Income 2019: -$103,3172019Revenue 2020: $155,673Expenses 2020: $157,166Net Income 2020: -$1,4932020Revenue 2021: $183,572Expenses 2021: $187,647Net Income 2021: -$4,0752021Revenue 2022: $144,548Expenses 2022: $152,449Net Income 2022: -$7,9012022Revenue 2023: $196,812Expenses 2023: $123,271Net Income 2023: $73,5412023Revenue 2024: $226,542Expenses 2024: $109,377Net Income 2024: $117,1652024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$226,542
Expenses$109,377
Net Income$117,165
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$7,141,152
Liabilities
$16,438
Net assets
$7,124,714
Revenue
$226,542
Expenses
$109,377
Net income
$117,165
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.14$0.02$7.12$0.23$0.11$0.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.70$0.02$6.69$0.20$0.12$0.07
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.95$0.02$5.94$0.14$0.15$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.06$0.02$7.04$0.18$0.19$0.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.51$0.02$6.49$0.16$0.16$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.81$0.02$5.80$0.16$0.27$0.10
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.70$0.04$5.67$6.34$1.28$5.06
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.75$0.14$0.61$1.07$1.24$0.17
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.91$0.13$0.78$1.33$1.38$0.05
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.95$0.12$0.83$1.38$1.46$0.08
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.02$0.11$0.91$1.48$1.53$0.06
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.11$0.15$0.97$1.57$1.51$0.07
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.02$0.12$0.90$1.49$1.60$0.11
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 23, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$226,542
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Educational workshop - digital media training through actual experience.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$6,659,934$7,106,141▲ $446,207
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$14,993$15,559▲ $566
Accounts Receivable$7,551$7,551→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$8,579$6,577▼ $2,002
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$13,704$5,324▼ $8,380
Total Assets$6,704,761$7,141,152▲ $436,391
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$12,237$12,237→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,695$4,201▼ $494
Total Liabilities$16,932$16,438▼ $494
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$6,687,829$7,124,714▲ $436,885
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,687,829$7,124,714▲ $436,885
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,704,761$7,141,152▲ $436,391

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,977$1,371,765$1,373,740
Leasehold Improvements$2,600$201,719$204,319
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay28th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Thomas SeidelVice PresidentPT$2,756$2,756

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Peter LitmanPresident
Cristian MendezDirector
Jonathan KleinDirector
Sara ZuckertDirector
Eric SchultzEmeritus Director
Jerry HubenyEmeritus Director
Peter TannenwaldEmeritus Director
Naana Obeng-marnuSecretary
James ChinTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$225,047
Other Revenue
$1,495
Change in Net Assets
$117,165
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$100,507
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$8,870
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Insurance-$20,244-$20,244
Occupancy-$19,744-$19,744
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$18,560-$18,560
Other Salaries and Wages$7,224--$7,224
All Other Expenses$448$6,126-$6,574
Fees for Services Other-$4,430-$4,430
Office Expenses$1,171$2,982-$4,153
Royalties$4,039--$4,039
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,425-$3,425
Other Expenses$3,055$9,521-$3,055
Depreciation Depletion$2,002--$2,002
Conferences and Meetings-$1,746-$1,746
Payroll Taxes$1,646--$1,646
Fees for Services Legal-$172-$172
Advertising-$29-$29
Total Functional Expenses$22,398$86,979$0$109,377
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line Lines 8A 8B

“The board of directors meet approximately four times per year and minutes are recorded by the secretary with review and approval at the following board meeting. Committees are also involved in the process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line Line 11A

“Draft of form 990 prepared by outside certified public accountant is reviewed by certain board members and vice-president of the organization before it is finalized.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line Line 12C

“Periodically at board of director meetings and other time deemed necessary.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line Lines15a 15B

“The organization does not compensate any executive director or top management official. Officers and directors are not compensated except for one brown university student in the office of vice-president.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line Line 19

“The organization maintains documents and financial statements in the business office safeguarded and available for public inspection during normal business hours.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Brown Broadcasting Service Inc
EIN
05-0319958
Address
88 BENEVOLENT STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Doing Business As
Wbru

Signing Officer

Name
Peter Litman
Title
President
Signed
2025-10-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Peter Litman
Formed
1962
Legal Domicile
Ri
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
7

Preparer

Firm
Frank S Mansella Inc CPA MST
Address
478 Talamone Drive, Winter Haven, FL 33884
Preparer
Frank S Mansella
Phone
8638752560
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET APPROXIMATELY FOUR TIMES PER YEAR AND MINUTES ARE RECORDED BY THE SECRETARY WITH REVIEW AND APPROVAL AT THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEETING. COMMITTEES ARE ALSO INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DRAFT OF FORM 990 PREPARED BY OUTSIDE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT IS REVIEWED BY CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS AND VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION BEFORE IT IS FINALIZED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2PERIODICALLY AT BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS AND OTHER TIME DEEMED NECESSARY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COMPENSATE ANY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE NOT COMPENSATED EXCEPT FOR ONE BROWN UNIVERSITY STUDENT IN THE OFFICE OF VICE-PRESIDENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE SAFEGUARDED AND AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.
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