Civic Intelligence

True Media Foundation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 20-1452466

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Apr 29, 2016

Organization Profilewww.truemediafoundation.org
12644 Highway 82Carbondale, CO 81623

(970) 963-1115

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2015

Net Margin

11th percentile

-34%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$11,549

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 29.6% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-75%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-31%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$4,744

Down $14,288 (-75%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$4,744

Down $13,164 (-74%) from 2014

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin11th percentile

Revenue

Down

$39,049

Down $17,669 (-31%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$52,213

Up $7,198 (+16%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$13,164

Down $24,867 (-212%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2010: $3,949Net Assets 2010: $3,9492010Assets 2011: $4,061Net Assets 2011: $4,0612011Assets 2013: $6,205Net Assets 2013: $6,2052013Assets 2014: $19,032Liabilities 2014: $1,124Net Assets 2014: $17,9082014Assets 2015: $4,744Net Assets 2015: $4,7442015Assets 2016: $22,085Liabilities 2016: $1,093Net Assets 2016: $20,9922016Assets 2017: $30,902Liabilities 2017: $1,399Net Assets 2017: $29,5032017

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$4,744
Liabilities-
Net Assets$4,744
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2010: $56,535Expenses 2010: $63,273Net Income 2010: -$6,7382010Revenue 2011: $38,986Expenses 2011: $38,874Net Income 2011: $1122011Revenue 2013: $69,655Expenses 2013: $79,538Net Income 2013: -$9,8832013Revenue 2014: $56,718Expenses 2014: $45,015Net Income 2014: $11,7032014Revenue 2015: $39,049Expenses 2015: $52,213Net Income 2015: -$13,1642015Revenue 2016: $30,276Expenses 2016: $14,028Net Income 2016: $16,2482016Revenue 2017: $29,497Expenses 2017: $20,986Net Income 2017: $8,5112017

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$39,049
Expenses$52,213
Net Income-$13,164
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Apr 29, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.0
Gross Receipts
$39,049
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

True Media Foundation's mission is to professionally produce media that honestly educates, enlightens, and celebrates the human condition. Through its youth mentorship program, True Media's goal is to create a shift away from mindless and violent media by encouraging young media-makers to express themselves in positive ways. True Media also collaborates with other non-profits, providing them with quality media product to enhance their own sustainability.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Nonprofit Partnering. True Media has created a model for connecting with other nonprofits in innovative and productive ways. From video production to web design and printed materials, True Media has helped put together an affordable marketing package for fellow nonprofits resulting in increased visibility, financial stability and sustainability.$25,695-
"Be Heard!" gives young people a platform and the opportunity to speak out on contemporary issues, and allows them to tune into meaningful programming-what they want, when they want, anywhere they want. What they have to say is broadcast on www.beheardtv.com. Today's youth seek individuality, a need to be different. They want to make a statement and to be understood. Today's youth have a voice and they're finally Being Heard.$15,771-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dana MarlattSecretaryPT$11,549-$11,549
Christopher TribblePresidentPT$0--
Susan TribbleVice President-$0--
William HoftoTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
True Media Foundation
EIN
20-1452466
Phone
9709631115
Address
12644 Highway 82, Carbondale, CO 81623

Signing Officer

Name
Christopher Tribble
Title
President
Signed
2016-04-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
William J Hofto CPA PC
Address
1101 Village Road Suite LL1D, Carbondale, CO 81623
Preparer
William J Hofto CPA
Phone
9709638981
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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“Office Expenses $2392”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $378”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $554”

Other Expenses.1

“Fundraising Expenses $10747”

Other Expenses.2

“Production Costs $4529”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1124 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $0”

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Filings

Displayed year

2015 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,744
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$4,744
Revenue
$39,049
Expenses
$52,213
Net income
-$13,164
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$30.9$1.40$29.5$29.5$21.0$8.51
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.1$1.09$21.0$30.3$14.0$16.2
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.74$4.74$39.0$52.2$13.2
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.0$1.12$17.9$56.7$45.0$11.7
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.21$6.21$69.7$79.5$9.88
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.06$4.06$39.0$38.9$0.11
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.95$3.95$56.5$63.3$6.74
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