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Orbmedia Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 45-3806445

Oct 01, 2020 to Sep 30, 2021 • Filed on Mar 17, 2022

Organization ProfileORBMEDIA.ORG
1629 K St NW Ste 300Washington, DC 20006

(202) 363-1657

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

3.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

11th percentile

-56%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$177,313

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 79.9% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-91%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-55%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets98th percentile

Assets

Down

$12,755

Down $134,314 (-91%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

-$27,096

Down $123,882 (-128%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$39,851

Down $10,432 (-21%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue84th percentileNet Margin11th percentile

Revenue

Down

$222,055

Down $266,410 (-55%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$345,915

Down $62,280 (-15%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$123,860

Down $204,130 (-254%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd 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

2021

Assets$12,755
Liabilities$39,851
Net Assets-$27,096
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth15th 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

2021

Revenue$222,055
Expenses$345,915
Net Income-$123,860
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2020 to Sep 30, 2021
Signed
Mar 17, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.2
Gross Receipts
$222,055
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$139,483$9,160▼ $130,323
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,425$1,484▼ $941
Accounts Receivable$0$1,082▲ $1,082
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,161$1,029▼ $4,132
Total Assets$147,069$12,755▼ $134,314
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$34,800$34,800→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,483$5,051▼ $10,432
Total Liabilities$50,283$39,851▼ $10,432
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$96,786$-27,096▼ $123,882
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$96,786$-27,096▼ $123,882
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$147,069$12,755▼ $134,314

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,484$17,971$19,455
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Victoria FineCEOFT$155,000$22,313$177,313

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$190,674
Program Service Revenue
$29,800
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,581
All Other Contributions
$190,674
Change in Net Assets
$-123,860
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$182,967
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$150,948
Total Fundraising Expense$30,871
Professional Fundraising Fees$12,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$96,149$35,488$11,211$142,848
Fees for Services Other$67,617$27,951-$95,568
Information Technology$19,600$16,492$11$36,103
Other Expenses$21,638--$21,638
Office Expenses$3,996$3,237$7,062$14,295
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$12,000$12,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,933-$11,933
Payroll Taxes$5,473$2,040$587$8,100
Insurance-$2,294-$2,294
Depreciation Depletion$858$83-$941
Conferences and Meetings$195--$195
Total Functional Expenses$215,526$99,518$30,871$345,915
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$12,000
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
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
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 cpa firm prepares the form 990 and reviews 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 15A

“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 2020.”

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 STE 300, WASHINGTON, DC 20006

Signing Officer

Name
Victoria Fine
Title
CEO
Phone
2023631657
Signed
2022-03-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Victoria Fine
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
1
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

“Journalism research: program service expenses 38,967. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 38,967. Financial management: program service expenses 28,069. Management and general expenses 27,951. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 56,020. Translation services: program service expenses 581. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 581.”

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“LOSS ON EXCHANGE -22.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE CPA FIRM PREPARES THE FORM 990 AND REVIEWS 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ORBMEDIA'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 2020.
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2021 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$12,755
Liabilities
$39,851
Net assets
-$27,096
Revenue
$222,055
Expenses
$345,915
Net income
-$123,860
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
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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
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