Civic Intelligence

Accuracy in Media Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 23-7135837

May 01, 2019 to Apr 30, 2020 • Filed on Nov 15, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.AIM.ORG

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1717 K Street NW Suite 900Washington, DC 20006

(202) 364-4401

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

38th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.04x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

8th percentile

-47%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

70th percentile

$101,914

Higher top officer pay than 70% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.5% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-46%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

85th percentile

43%

Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets38th percentile

Assets

Down

$663,084

Down $569,767 (-46%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$634,586

Down $584,915 (-48%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$28,498

Up $15,148 (+113%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue30th percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Up

$753,886

Up $226,075 (+43%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$1,110,214

Up $267,023 (+32%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$356,328

Down $40,948 (-13%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd 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

2020

Assets$663,084
Liabilities$28,498
Net Assets$634,586
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth85th 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

2020

Revenue$753,886
Expenses$1,110,214
Net Income-$356,328
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
May 1, 2019 to Apr 30, 2020
Signed
Nov 15, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,067,105
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$1,058,449$460,768▼ $597,681
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$110,288$197,078▲ $86,790
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,592$2,836▼ $756
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$60,522$2,402▼ $58,120
Total Assets$1,232,851$663,084▼ $569,767
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,350$28,498▲ $15,148
Total Liabilities$13,350$28,498▲ $15,148
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,219,501$634,586▼ $584,915
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,219,501$634,586▼ $584,915
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,232,851$663,084▼ $569,767

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$2,836$6,945$9,781
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay70th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Adam GuillettePresidentFT$101,914$101,914

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dan BackerChairman
Gene SchaerrVice Chairma
David M KeeneBoard Member
Gregg CookBoard Member
Niger InnisBoard Member
Tracy DeitzBoard Member
Frank HowardDirector
David HimesTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$530,625
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$223,009
Other Revenue
$252
All Other Contributions
$530,625
Change in Net Assets
$-356,328

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$753,886
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-223,587
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$530,299
Total Revenue per Form 990
$753,886
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$616,711
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$493,503
Total Fundraising Expense$88,634
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$239,764$19,859$30,348$289,971
Fees for Services Other$276,180$4,626$400$281,206
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$101,914--$101,914
Office Expenses$62,479-$16,024$78,503
Other Employee Benefits$59,700$5,318$8,127$73,145
Advertising$42,853-$21,107$63,960
Travel$18,942-$12,628$31,570
Payroll Taxes$28,473--$28,473
Conferences and Meetings$25,601--$25,601
Fees for Services Accounting-$17,503-$17,503
Information Technology$16,601--$16,601
Occupancy$10,673--$10,673
Fees for Services Legal$9,805--$9,805
Insurance$8,930--$8,930
Other Expenses$5,000--$5,000
All Other Expenses$2,507--$2,507
Depreciation Depletion-$756-$756
Total Functional Expenses$973,518$48,062$88,634$1,110,214

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,115,214
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,110,214
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,110,214
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$5,000
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
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
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 2

“Dan backer and david keene direct business relationship dan backer and tracy dietz client referral”

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 17

“Kansas, kentucky, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, mississippi, massachusetts, missouri, nevada, new hampshire, new mexico, north carolina, north dakota, ohio, oklahoma, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south carolina, tennessee, utah, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, dist of columbia”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents, financial statements, and summaries of operational policies are made available upon request at no charge.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Accuracy in Media Inc
EIN
23-7135837
Address
1717 K STREET NW SUITE 900, WASHINGTON, DC 20006

Signing Officer

Name
David Himes
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2023644401
Signed
2020-11-15

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Adam Guillette
Formed
1969
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
7

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

“Conferences, conventions and video productions that are in accordance with supporting the organization's mission.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Bank service charges 0 4,626 0 content and broadcast media 40,750 0 0 consultant services 228,778 0 400 payroll fees 6,652 0 0 total 276,180 4,626 400”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Charitable contributions -5,000”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

“Charitable contributions 5,000”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DAN BACKER AND DAVID KEENE DIRECT BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP DAN BACKER AND TRACY DIETZ CLIENT REFERRAL
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3OFFICER'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/ExplanationTxt5KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSISSIPPI, MASSACHUSETTS, MISSOURI, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, DIST OF COLUMBIA
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7BANK SERVICE CHARGES 0 4,626 0 CONTENT AND BROADCAST MEDIA 40,750 0 0 CONSULTANT SERVICES 228,778 0 400 PAYROLL FEES 6,652 0 0 TOTAL 276,180 4,626 400
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$663,084
Liabilities
$28,498
Net assets
$634,586
Revenue
$753,886
Expenses
$1,110,214
Net income
-$356,328
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