Civic Intelligence

Massachusetts Broadcaster

EIN 23-7312139 • 501(c)6 • Dalton, MA

Profile

The organization's purpose is to promote cooperation and understanding among its members and to foster practices in the best interest of the general public and the broadcasting industry.

509 Red Barn RoadDalton, MA 01226

www.massbroadcasters.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

22nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.06x

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

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

4th percentile

-35%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

43rd percentile

3.6%

Faster asset growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-21%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets22nd percentile

Assets

Down

$1,560,323

Down $110,267 (-6.6%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$19,213

Up $2,340 (+14%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$1,541,110

Down $112,607 (-6.8%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue33rd percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$317,728

Down $171,771 (-35%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$430,335

Down $22,518 (-5.0%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$112,607

Down $149,253 (-407%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth43rd percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2014: $752,991Liabilities 2014: $15,289Net Assets 2014: $737,7022014Assets 2015: $445,355Liabilities 2015: $16,602Net Assets 2015: $428,7532015Assets 2016: $201,488Liabilities 2016: $4,995Net Assets 2016: $196,4932016Assets 2017: $160,615Liabilities 2017: $5,795Net Assets 2017: $154,8202017Assets 2018: $441,275Liabilities 2018: $11,452Net Assets 2018: $429,8232018Assets 2019: $784,810Liabilities 2019: $51,930Net Assets 2019: $732,8802019Assets 2020: $1,069,460Liabilities 2020: $8,683Net Assets 2020: $1,060,7772020Assets 2021: $1,403,237Liabilities 2021: $21,579Net Assets 2021: $1,381,6582021Assets 2022: $1,638,187Liabilities 2022: $21,116Net Assets 2022: $1,617,0712022Assets 2023: $1,670,590Liabilities 2023: $16,873Net Assets 2023: $1,653,7172023Assets 2024: $1,560,323Liabilities 2024: $19,213Net Assets 2024: $1,541,1102024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,560,323
Liabilities$19,213
Net Assets$1,541,110
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $509,980Expenses 2014: $444,566Net Income 2014: $65,4142014Revenue 2015: $44,911Expenses 2015: $353,860Net Income 2015: -$308,9492015Revenue 2016: $66,044Expenses 2016: $298,304Net Income 2016: -$232,2602016Revenue 2017: $171,601Expenses 2017: $213,274Net Income 2017: -$41,6732017Revenue 2018: $578,802Expenses 2018: $303,799Net Income 2018: $275,0032018Revenue 2019: $653,166Expenses 2019: $350,109Net Income 2019: $303,0572019Revenue 2020: $660,743Expenses 2020: $332,846Net Income 2020: $327,8972020Revenue 2021: $642,545Expenses 2021: $321,664Net Income 2021: $320,8812021Revenue 2022: $681,676Expenses 2022: $446,263Net Income 2022: $235,4132022Revenue 2023: $489,499Expenses 2023: $452,853Net Income 2023: $36,6462023Revenue 2024: $317,728Expenses 2024: $430,335Net Income 2024: -$112,6072024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$317,728
Expenses$430,335
Net Income-$112,607
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.

Open filing
Assets
$1,560,323
Liabilities
$19,213
Net assets
$1,541,110
Revenue
$317,728
Expenses
$430,335
Net income
-$112,607
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.56$0.02$1.54$0.32$0.43$0.11
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.67$0.02$1.65$0.49$0.45$0.04
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.64$0.02$1.62$0.68$0.45$0.24
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.40$0.02$1.38$0.64$0.32$0.32
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.07$0.01$1.06$0.66$0.33$0.33
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.78$0.05$0.73$0.65$0.35$0.30
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.44$0.01$0.43$0.58$0.30$0.28
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.16$0.01$0.15$0.17$0.21$0.04
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.07$0.30$0.23
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.02$0.43$0.04$0.35$0.31
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.75$0.02$0.74$0.51$0.44$0.07
Latest Detailed Filing

The latest 2024 filing currently has linked XML that has not been fully parsed yet. Showing the latest detailed filing from 2020 below.

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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Oct 11, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$660,743
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization's purpose is to promote cooperation and understanding among its members and to foster practices in the best interest of the general public and the broadcasting industry.

The organization's purpose is to promote cooperation and understandng among its members

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$611,775$1,004,157▲ $392,382
Accounts Receivable$153,733$61,916▼ $91,817
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$19,302$3,387▼ $15,915
Total Assets$784,810$1,069,460▲ $284,650
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$43,100$0▼ $43,100
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,830$8,683▼ $147
Total Liabilities$51,930$8,683▼ $43,247
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$732,880$1,060,777▲ $327,897
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$732,880$1,060,777▲ $327,897
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$784,810$1,069,460▲ $284,650
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jordan WaltonExecutive DirectorFT$75,748$75,748
Merril LefermanTreasurer-$10,000$10,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mary MennaChair
Craig SwimmVice Chair Radio
Kyle GrimesVice Chair Tv
Phil WeinerAssociate Director
Cheryl Tripp-clevelandDirector
Ed PerryDirector
Joe FlynnDirector
Mark HannonDirector
Mark LundDirector
Steve DoerrDirector
Tom McauliffeDirector
Deborah MetrosSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$41,600
Program Service Revenue
$613,849
Investment Income
$5,294
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$18,479
Change in Net Assets
$327,897

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$660,743
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$660,743
Total Revenue per Form 990
$660,743
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$269,663
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$53,183
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$10,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management---$75,748
Fees for Services Lobbying---$60,000
Grants to Domestic Individuals---$53,183
All Other Expenses---$19,025
Conferences and Meetings---$11,500
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$10,000
Travel---$8,985
Fees for Services Legal---$7,928
Other Expenses---$7,839
Office Expenses---$6,069
Fees for Services Accounting---$4,876
Insurance---$1,873
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$332,846

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$332,846
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$332,846
Total Expenses per Form 990$332,846
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1

“Description of organization mission: foster practices in the best interest of the general public and the broadcasting industry.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“The association has neither employees nor an office. Accordingly, the association has engaged a subcontractor to serve as a part-time executive director.”

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

“A copy of the assocation's return is provided to the board of directors for review and approval prior to filng.”

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

“The treasurer reviews all cash disbursements to ensure the absence of any conflicts of interest regarding the association's expenditures.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board of directors approves the treasurer's compensation, which is based upon the estimated hours required to perform treasure and bookkeeping services. The board of directors reviews and approves the management fee paid to jordan walton for his services.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The board of directors makes the governing documents and financial statements available to its membership and to the general public through its annual meeting, at conventions, and in response to general requests.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Massachusetts Broadcasters Assoc Inc
EIN
23-7312139
Phone
8004711875
Address
509 RED BARN ROAD, DALTON, MA 01226

Signing Officer

Name
Merril Leferman
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8004711875
Signed
2021-10-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Merril Leferman
Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
0
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
Medaglia & Murphy Inc
Address
23 EAST PEARL STREET, NASHUA, NH 03060
Preparer
Jeffrey Murphy CPA
Phone
6038894411
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Fcc inspections: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,600. Rock my awards: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,522. Intership program: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,460. Dues and subscriptions: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 443.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“There have been no changes.”

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This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0COMMITTED TO PUBLIC SERVICE, THE ASSOCIATION WORKS CLOSELY WITH AGENCIES TO HELP DISSEMINATE VALUABLE INFORMATION TO THE PULBIC.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0THE ASSOCIATION AIMS TO PROMOTE BROADCASTERS AS A VIABLE AND EXCITING CAREER CHOICES BY OFFERING ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND MAINTAINING AN ONLINE DATABASE OF AVAILABLE JOBS FOR INDIVIDUALS SEARCHING FOR A CAREER IN RADIO OR TELEVISION, AS WELL AS THE OPPORTUNITY TO POST A RESUME ONLINE.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ASSOCIATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO MASSACHUSETTS STUDENTS FOR ITS STUDENT BROADCASTER SCHOLARSHIP, FAMILIES IN BROADCASTING SCHOLARSHIP, AND THE AL SPRAGUE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. STUDENT BROADCASTER SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GIVEN TO STUDENTS PURSUING A CAREER IN OVER-THE-AIR BROADCASTING AND ENROLLED IN A BROADCAST PROGRAM AT A TWO OR FOUR-YEAR ACCREDITED SCHOOL. WINNERS WERE CHOSEN BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, EXTRACURRICULAR AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND ESSAY ABOUT THEIR INTEREST IN BROADCASTING BY REPRESENTATIVES FROM PARTICIPATING RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS. THE FAMILIES IN BROADCASTING SCHOLARSHIP WAS CREATED TO AID MEMBERS AS THEIR CHILDREN PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION. THE ASSOCIATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO A GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR OR CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION AND WILL BE CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION. THIS INCLUDES A VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. TO BE ELIGIBLE, A STUDENT'S LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST BE A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE OF AN MBA MEMBER STATION. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY AND CERTIFIED BY THE STATION'S GENERAL MANAGER. APPLICATIONS WILL BE JUDGED BY A PANEL OF STATE BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE I - PART III
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: FOSTER PRACTICES IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THE BROADCASTING INDUSTRY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ASSOCIATION HAS NEITHER EMPLOYEES NOR AN OFFICE. ACCORDINGLY, THE ASSOCIATION HAS ENGAGED A SUBCONTRACTOR TO SERVE AS A PART-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A COPY OF THE ASSOCATION'S RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILNG.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE TREASURER REVIEWS ALL CASH DISBURSEMENTS TO ENSURE THE ABSENCE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST REGARDING THE ASSOCIATION'S EXPENDITURES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE TREASURER'S COMPENSATION, WHICH IS BASED UPON THE ESTIMATED HOURS REQUIRED TO PERFORM TREASURE AND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE MANAGEMENT FEE PAID TO JORDAN WALTON FOR HIS SERVICES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAKES THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO ITS MEMBERSHIP AND TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH ITS ANNUAL MEETING, AT CONVENTIONS, AND IN RESPONSE TO GENERAL REQUESTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6FCC INSPECTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,600. ROCK MY AWARDS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,522. INTERSHIP PROGRAM: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,460. DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 443.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES.
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