Civic Intelligence

Accuracy in Media Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 23-7135837

May 01, 2017 to Apr 30, 2018 • Filed on Sep 14, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.AIM.ORG

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PO Box 5647Derwood, MD 20855

(202) 364-4401

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

24th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

2nd percentile

-161%

Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

57th percentile

$77,538

Higher top officer pay than 57% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.6% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-32%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-44%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets24th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,513,025

Down $711,408 (-32%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$1,502,411

Down $618,679 (-29%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$10,614

Down $92,729 (-90%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue30th percentileNet Margin2nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$375,677

Down $295,851 (-44%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$982,237

Down $115,509 (-11%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$606,560

Down $180,342 (-42%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2015: $2,978,637Liabilities 2015: $116,971Net Assets 2015: $2,861,6662015Assets 2016: $2,577,238Liabilities 2016: $105,494Net Assets 2016: $2,471,7442016Assets 2017: $2,224,433Liabilities 2017: $103,343Net Assets 2017: $2,121,0902017Assets 2018: $1,513,025Liabilities 2018: $10,614Net Assets 2018: $1,502,4112018Assets 2019: $1,232,851Liabilities 2019: $13,350Net Assets 2019: $1,219,5012019Assets 2020: $663,084Liabilities 2020: $28,498Net Assets 2020: $634,5862020Assets 2021: $1,304,597Liabilities 2021: $46,304Net Assets 2021: $1,258,2932021Assets 2022: $951,031Liabilities 2022: $39,724Net Assets 2022: $911,3072022Assets 2023: $1,349,490Liabilities 2023: $18,212Net Assets 2023: $1,331,2782023Assets 2024: $1,323,117Liabilities 2024: $118,790Net Assets 2024: $1,204,3272024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$1,513,025
Liabilities$10,614
Net Assets$1,502,411
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2015: $578,688Expenses 2015: $960,918Net Income 2015: -$382,2302015Revenue 2016: $653,824Expenses 2016: $970,208Net Income 2016: -$316,3842016Revenue 2017: $671,528Expenses 2017: $1,097,746Net Income 2017: -$426,2182017Revenue 2018: $375,677Expenses 2018: $982,237Net Income 2018: -$606,5602018Revenue 2019: $527,811Expenses 2019: $843,191Net Income 2019: -$315,3802019Revenue 2020: $753,886Expenses 2020: $1,110,214Net Income 2020: -$356,3282020Revenue 2021: $2,100,962Expenses 2021: $1,377,927Net Income 2021: $723,0352021Revenue 2022: $980,361Expenses 2022: $1,303,333Net Income 2022: -$322,9722022Revenue 2023: $1,916,439Expenses 2023: $1,497,747Net Income 2023: $418,6922023Revenue 2024: $3,188,569Expenses 2024: $3,157,354Net Income 2024: $31,2152024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$375,677
Expenses$982,237
Net Income-$606,560
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
May 1, 2017 to Apr 30, 2018
Signed
Sep 14, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$745,429
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To monitor the accuracy of news reporting activities by the media.

Accuracy in media, inc. Was founded in 1969 to monitor the accuracy of news reporting activities by the media, promote accuracy, fairness and balance in news reporting.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,826,849$1,388,821▼ $438,028
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$303,543$71,182▼ $232,361
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$53,022-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$35,686--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,965--
Inventories for Sale or Use$7,673--
Total Assets$2,224,433$1,513,025▼ $711,408
Other Assets Total$41,717--
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$58,568--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$44,775$10,614▼ $34,161
Total Liabilities$103,343$10,614▼ $92,729
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,849,421$1,402,411▼ $447,010
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$171,669--
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$100,000$100,000→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,121,090$1,502,411▼ $618,679
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,224,433$1,513,025▼ $711,408

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$6,000$6,000

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2017$100,000-▲ $4,269$4,269$100,000
2016$98,067-▲ $9,517$7,584$100,000
2015$100,000-▼ $1,933-$98,067
2014$100,000-▲ $7,677$7,677$100,000
2013$100,000-▲ $3,213$3,213$100,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay57th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Donald IrvinePast DirectoFT$77,538$77,538
Roger ArnonoffPast Exec. S-$13,808$13,808

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dan BackerChairman of
Frank HowardPresident
David M KeeneBoard Member
Niger InnisBoard Member
John ShorbExecutive Se
Gene SchaerrVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$284,941
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$89,112
Other Revenue
$1,624
All Other Contributions
$284,941
Change in Net Assets
$-606,560
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$628,021
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$298,682
Total Fundraising Expense$235,150
Professional Fundraising Fees$55,534
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$273,934$15,389$18,467$307,790
Other Salaries and Wages$67,640$23,635$47,580$138,855
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$76,902$8,965$5,479$91,346
Fees for Services Other$59,310$730$1,152$61,192
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$55,534$55,534
Office Expenses$46,157$2,199$5,253$53,609
Other Employee Benefits$32,932$7,093$11,193$51,218
Information Technology$25,629$5,521$8,711$39,861
Fees for Services Accounting-$35,332-$35,332
Fees for Services Legal$26,947--$26,947
Payroll Taxes$11,100$2,391$3,772$17,263
Insurance$3,139$676$1,066$4,881
Depreciation Depletion$3,452$539$851$4,842
Other Expenses$1,001$216$341$1,558
Travel$1,359--$1,359
All Other Expenses$630$136$214$980
Conferences and Meetings$43--$43
Total Functional Expenses$643,288$103,799$235,150$982,237
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$55,534
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The board of directors review form 990 prior to filing”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Officer's compensation is reviewed annually as part of the budgeting process and approved by the board after consulting public documents for comparisons with like organizations in similiar geographic areas.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“Officer's compensation is reviewed annually as part of the budgeting process and approved by the board after consulting public documents for comparisons with like organizations in similiar geographic areas.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Accuracy in Media Inc
EIN
23-7135837
Address
PO BOX 5647, DERWOOD, MD 20855

Signing Officer

Name
Frank Howard
Title
President
Phone
2023644401
Signed
2018-09-14

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Frank Howard
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
9

Preparer

Firm
Jbs & Co LLC
Address
101 LOG CANOE CIR STE I, STEVENSVILLE, MD 21666-2106
Preparer
J Brian Stitcher CPA
Phone
4109566902
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Other programs that provide support of organization's mission”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Book / tax depreciation difference 949 book loss on disposal of assets -13,190 total -12,241”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0OTHER PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2OFFICER'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AS PART OF THE BUDGETING PROCESS AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD AFTER CONSULTING PUBLIC DOCUMENTS FOR COMPARISONS WITH LIKE ORGANIZATIONS IN SIMILIAR GEOGRAPHIC AREAS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE 949 BOOK LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS -13,190 TOTAL -12,241
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,513,025
Liabilities
$10,614
Net assets
$1,502,411
Revenue
$375,677
Expenses
$982,237
Net income
-$606,560
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.32$0.12$1.20$3.19$3.16$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.35$0.02$1.33$1.92$1.50$0.42
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.04$0.91$0.98$1.30$0.32
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.30$0.05$1.26$2.10$1.38$0.72
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.03$0.63$0.75$1.11$0.36
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.23$0.01$1.22$0.53$0.84$0.32
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.51$0.01$1.50$0.38$0.98$0.61
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.22$0.10$2.12$0.67$1.10$0.43
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.58$0.11$2.47$0.65$0.97$0.32
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.98$0.12$2.86$0.58$0.96$0.38