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Orbmedia Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 45-3806445

Oct 01, 2019 to Sep 30, 2020 • Filed on May 25, 2021

Organization ProfileORBMEDIA.ORG
1629 K St NW No 300Washington, DC 20006

(202) 363-1657

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.34x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

65th percentile

16%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$26,416

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.4% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

96th percentile

361%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

44th percentile

-20%

Faster revenue growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets85th percentile

Assets

Up

$147,069

Up $115,171 (+361%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$96,786

Up $75,270 (+350%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$50,283

Up $39,901 (+384%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin65th percentile

Revenue

Down

$488,465

Down $121,198 (-20%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$408,195

Down $479,439 (-54%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$80,270

Up $358,241 (+129%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2013: $75,225Liabilities 2013: $13,880Net Assets 2013: $61,3452013Assets 2014: $181,054Liabilities 2014: $33,379Net Assets 2014: $147,6752014Assets 2015: $336,383Liabilities 2015: $39,288Net Assets 2015: $297,0952015Assets 2016: $1,345,353Liabilities 2016: $53,740Net Assets 2016: $1,291,6132016Assets 2017: $304,239Liabilities 2017: $54,902Net Assets 2017: $249,3372017Assets 2018: $468,497Liabilities 2018: $169,010Net Assets 2018: $299,4872018Assets 2019: $31,898Liabilities 2019: $10,382Net Assets 2019: $21,5162019Assets 2020: $147,069Liabilities 2020: $50,283Net Assets 2020: $96,7862020Assets 2021: $12,755Liabilities 2021: $39,851Net Assets 2021: -$27,0962021Assets 2022: $9,283Liabilities 2022: $836Net Assets 2022: $8,4472022Assets 2023: $7,920Liabilities 2023: $02023

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$147,069
Liabilities$50,283
Net Assets$96,786
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth44th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0M-$2.0MRevenue 2013: $640,000Expenses 2013: $575,113Net Income 2013: $64,8872013Revenue 2014: $1,180,000Expenses 2014: $1,093,670Net Income 2014: $86,3302014Revenue 2015: $1,328,924Expenses 2015: $1,179,504Net Income 2015: $149,4202015Revenue 2016: $2,258,944Expenses 2016: $1,264,426Net Income 2016: $994,5182016Revenue 2017: $586,878Expenses 2017: $1,629,154Net Income 2017: -$1,042,2762017Revenue 2018: $2,126,868Expenses 2018: $2,076,718Net Income 2018: $50,1502018Revenue 2019: $609,663Expenses 2019: $887,634Net Income 2019: -$277,9712019Revenue 2020: $488,465Expenses 2020: $408,195Net Income 2020: $80,2702020Revenue 2021: $222,055Expenses 2021: $345,915Net Income 2021: -$123,8602021Revenue 2022: $61,501Expenses 2022: $25,958Net Income 2022: $35,5432022Revenue 2023: $4,999Expenses 2023: $5,526Net Income 2023: -$5272023

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$488,465
Expenses$408,195
Net Income$80,270
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2019 to Sep 30, 2020
Signed
May 25, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$488,465
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

ORBmedia stories focus on eight topics: Food, water, energy, health,

Orb media fuses journalism, data science and knowledge from the crowd to illuminate our human story in order to better educate and unite a global audience.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$17,975$139,483▲ $121,508
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,703$5,161▼ $1,542
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,633$2,425▲ $792
Accounts Receivable$587$0▼ $587
Total Assets$26,898$147,069▲ $120,171
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$34,800▲ $34,800
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,382$15,483▲ $5,101
Total Liabilities$10,382$50,283▲ $39,901
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-11,848$96,786▲ $108,634
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$28,364$0▼ $28,364
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$16,516$96,786▲ $80,270
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$26,898$147,069▲ $120,171

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,425$17,030$19,455
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Victoria FineCEOFT$25,833$583$26,416

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mary C BinghamPresident
Behrouz AfaghDirector
Eleanor Haller-jordanDirector
Mohamed AmersiDirector
Rajiv JoshiDirector
Rasmus NielsenDirector
Steven P ConnorsSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$480,010
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$8,455
All Other Contributions
$480,010
Change in Net Assets
$80,270
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$243,138
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$165,000
Total Fundraising Expense$20,347
Professional Fundraising Fees$57
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$102,639$68,660$624$171,923
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$99,555$41,605$12,780$153,940
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,020-$14,020
Other Expenses$11,895$318$314$12,527
Payroll Taxes$7,090$3,060$910$11,060
Office Expenses$7,892$2,258$569$10,719
Insurance$4,588$2,880$214$7,682
Travel$1,610$247$2,639$4,496
All Other Expenses$268$1,298$2,130$3,696
Depreciation Depletion$1,088$331-$1,419
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$57$57
Total Functional Expenses$253,171$134,677$20,347$408,195
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$57
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Paycheck Protection Program Loan$34,800
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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
No
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 2

“Business relationship between mary c. Bingham, board president, and steven p. Connors, secretary.”

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

“The auditors prepare the form 990 and review the form with management, who then forwards the 990 to the board for comment before filing.”

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

“Annually, and upon initial appointment, officers and directors of the board are required to submit a conflict of interest disclosure form in compliance with the conflict of interest policy.”

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

“Orbmedia's board of directors approves the salaries of all positions in the organization. The approval is based on a review of comparability data, business needs and, when necessary, the opinions of outside experts in the relevant field. This review was last completed in 2019.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Organization policies and financial information are made available to those who request it.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Orbmedia Inc
EIN
45-3806445
Phone
2023631657
Address
1629 K ST NW NO 300, WASHINGTON, DC 20006

Signing Officer

Name
Victoria Fine
Title
CEO
Phone
2023631657
Signed
2021-05-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Victoria Fine
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
3
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
230 PARK AVE FL 3, NEW YORK, NY 10169-0005
Preparer
Yigit Uctum CPA
Phone
2125511724
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Strategic restructuring consulting: program service expenses 66,121. Management and general expenses 29,438. Fundraising expenses 355. Total expenses 95,914. Financial management: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 39,222. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 39,222. Translation services: program service expenses 3,427. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,427. Other professional fees: program service expenses 33,091. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 269. Total expenses 33,360.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE AUDITORS PREPARE THE FORM 990 AND REVIEW THE FORM WITH MANAGEMENT, WHO THEN FORWARDS THE 990 TO THE BOARD FOR COMMENT BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ANNUALLY, AND UPON INITIAL APPOINTMENT, OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$147,069
Liabilities
$50,283
Net assets
$96,786
Revenue
$488,465
Expenses
$408,195
Net income
$80,270
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.06$0.03$0.04
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.01$0.04$0.03$0.22$0.35$0.12
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.05$0.10$0.49$0.41$0.08
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.01$0.02$0.61$0.89$0.28
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.47$0.17$0.30$2.13$2.08$0.05
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.30$0.05$0.25$0.59$1.63$1.04
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.35$0.05$1.29$2.26$1.26$0.99
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.34$0.04$0.30$1.33$1.18$0.15
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.03$0.15$1.18$1.09$0.09
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.08$0.01$0.06$0.64$0.58$0.06