Civic Intelligence

The Media Factory

EIN 46-0469007 • 501(c)3 • Burlington, VT

Profile

Media Factory'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE FREE SPEECH, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND PUBLIC DIALOGUE BY ENABLING EASY ACCESS TO THE EXPANDING WORLD OF MEDIA.

208 Flynn Avenue STE 2GBurlington, VT 05401

www.mediafactory,org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.54x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

48th percentile

3.7%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $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

74th percentile

16%

Faster asset growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$4,070,804

Up $567,192 (+16%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$871,587

Up $501,584 (+136%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$3,199,217

Up $65,608 (+2.1%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$1,617,489

Up $156,278 (+11%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,558,373

Up $103,979 (+7.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$59,116

Up $52,299 (+767%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $1,234,049Liabilities 2010: $113,632Net Assets 2010: $1,120,4172010Assets 2011: $1,277,418Liabilities 2011: $85,834Net Assets 2011: $1,191,5842011Assets 2012: $1,449,753Liabilities 2012: $133,881Net Assets 2012: $1,315,8722012Assets 2013: $1,577,735Liabilities 2013: $133,153Net Assets 2013: $1,444,5822013Assets 2014: $1,745,913Liabilities 2014: $210,473Net Assets 2014: $1,535,4402014Assets 2015: $1,816,650Liabilities 2015: $124,006Net Assets 2015: $1,692,6442015Assets 2016: $1,970,124Liabilities 2016: $94,980Net Assets 2016: $1,875,1442016Assets 2017: $1,995,042Liabilities 2017: $57,192Net Assets 2017: $1,937,8502017Assets 2018: $2,005,913Liabilities 2018: $43,648Net Assets 2018: $1,962,2652018Assets 2019: $2,113,444Liabilities 2019: $71,989Net Assets 2019: $2,041,4552019Assets 2020: $2,244,356Liabilities 2020: $166,205Net Assets 2020: $2,078,1512020Assets 2021: $3,436,821Liabilities 2021: $336,027Net Assets 2021: $3,100,7942021Assets 2022: $3,372,246Liabilities 2022: $286,381Net Assets 2022: $3,085,8652022Assets 2023: $3,503,612Liabilities 2023: $370,003Net Assets 2023: $3,133,6092023Assets 2024: $4,070,804Liabilities 2024: $871,587Net Assets 2024: $3,199,2172024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$4,070,804
Liabilities$871,587
Net Assets$3,199,217

Operations Trend

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Expenses 2010: $599,5772010Revenue 2011: $651,067Expenses 2011: $579,900Net Income 2011: $71,1672011Revenue 2012: $665,990Expenses 2012: $541,702Net Income 2012: $124,2882012Revenue 2013: $694,131Expenses 2013: $565,421Net Income 2013: $128,7102013Revenue 2014: $706,437Expenses 2014: $615,579Net Income 2014: $90,8582014Revenue 2015: $865,369Expenses 2015: $708,166Net Income 2015: $157,2032015Revenue 2016: $905,643Expenses 2016: $723,143Net Income 2016: $182,5002016Revenue 2017: $833,102Expenses 2017: $770,396Net Income 2017: $62,7062017Revenue 2018: $808,586Expenses 2018: $784,147Net Income 2018: $24,4392018Revenue 2019: $765,736Expenses 2019: $686,546Net Income 2019: $79,1902019Revenue 2020: $769,190Expenses 2020: $732,494Net Income 2020: $36,6962020Revenue 2021: $1,349,556Expenses 2021: $1,268,704Net Income 2021: $80,8522021Revenue 2022: $1,542,857Expenses 2022: $1,491,271Net Income 2022: $51,5862022Revenue 2023: $1,461,211Expenses 2023: $1,454,394Net Income 2023: $6,8172023Revenue 2024: $1,617,489Expenses 2024: $1,558,373Net Income 2024: $59,1162024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,617,489
Expenses$1,558,373
Net Income$59,116

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.07$0.87$3.20$1.62$1.56$0.06
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.50$0.37$3.13$1.46$1.45$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.37$0.29$3.09$1.54$1.49$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.44$0.34$3.10$1.35$1.27$0.08
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.24$0.17$2.08$0.77$0.73$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.11$0.07$2.04$0.77$0.69$0.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.01$0.04$1.96$0.81$0.78$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.00$0.06$1.94$0.83$0.77$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.97$0.09$1.88$0.91$0.72$0.18
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.82$0.12$1.69$0.87$0.71$0.16
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$0.21$1.54$0.71$0.62$0.09
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.58$0.13$1.44$0.69$0.57$0.13
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.45$0.13$1.32$0.67$0.54$0.12
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.28$0.09$1.19$0.65$0.58$0.07
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.23$0.11$1.12$0.60
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,617,489
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

VCAM's mission is to promote free speech, civic engagement, government transparency and public dialogue by enabling easy access to the expanding world of media.

See Schedule O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,610,581$1,614,822▲ $4,241
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$809,682$844,292▲ $34,610
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$671,930$743,922▲ $71,992
Accounts Receivable$353,834$318,360▼ $35,474
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$47,585$31,797▼ $15,788
Total Assets$3,503,612$4,070,804▲ $567,192
Other Assets Total$10,000$517,611▲ $507,611
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$319,349$760,106▲ $440,757
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$50,654$111,481▲ $60,827
Total Liabilities$370,003$871,587▲ $501,584
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,133,609$3,199,217▲ $65,608
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,133,609$3,199,217▲ $65,608
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,503,612$4,070,804▲ $567,192

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$237,130$2,158,318$2,395,448
Leasehold Improvements$499,085$266,211$765,296
Other Land Buildings$7,707$252,177$259,884
Other Assets Org$517,611--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jessica Wilson left during 2024Executive DirectorFT$79,981$25,601$105,582
Seth MobleyExecutive DirectorFT$95,101$2,583$97,684

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,475,019
Program Service Revenue
$86,123
Investment Income
$50,934
Other Revenue
$5,413
All Other Contributions
$185,675
Change in Net Assets
$59,116
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,030,943
Other Expenses$527,430
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$520,241$300,546-$820,787
Occupancy$115,626$25,090-$140,716
Other Employee Benefits$103,746$17,694-$121,440
Depreciation Depletion$103,813--$103,813
Payroll Taxes$55,821$13,720-$69,541
Office Expenses$3,211$29,256-$32,467
Fees for Services Legal-$30,417-$30,417
Other Expenses$29,327$478-$29,805
Insurance$17,184$9,170-$26,354
Pension Plan Contributions$11,505$7,670-$19,175
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,000-$11,000
Fees for Services Other$3,809$952-$4,761
Travel$2,087--$2,087
Advertising$290--$290
Interest$290--$290
Total Functional Expenses$1,108,262$450,111$0$1,558,373
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred revenue$517,611
Accrued wages and vacation$197,256
Federal income taxes$43,608
Operating lease payable$1,631
Other liabilities-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

Individuals must live in the Media Factory service area to be eligible to become a member. Members will receive the Media Factorys newsletter and have the opportunity to vote for the Media Factorys Board of Directors. Members signup on the website.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

Members elect the Board of Directors

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

Executive Directors review the 990 before it is filed.

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

Executive committee reviews compareable salaries and determines compensation of the Executive Directors

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Available upon request. Minutes of Board meetings are published on website.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Media Factory
EIN
46-0469007
Phone
8026519692
Address
208 Flynn Avenue STE 2G, Burlington, VT 05401

Signing Officer

Name
Seth Mobley
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8026519692
Signed
2025-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Seth Mobley
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
36
Volunteers
89

Preparer

Firm
Wisehart Wimette Associates PLC
Address
159 River Road, Essex Junction, VT 05452
Preparer
Kirk P Wisehart
Phone
8028791055
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

Program Service Expenses 166,239, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 The Media Factory has an educational mission and services related to media content production. The Media Factory has regularly scheduled workshops that introduce community members to media production techniques. The Media Factory also has additional educational resources that include specialized seminars, one on one training sessions, online and onsite training resources. The Media factory also operates a community radio program that includes lowpower FM radio station operations as part of their media education mission.

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

Program Service Expenses 110,826, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 The Media Factorys additional programs include its Community Partner Services which provide in-house production services for areas identified as important community interest programming, incoporating video content into social media strategies and developing other media strategies for local nonprofits and community organizatios, media education, and facilities rentals.

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

We work tirelessly to advance free and open media, civic engagmeent and government transparency so that our communities are informed, connected and resilient. These values guide our collective efforts noted below at the Media Factory

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

Community Engagement - The Media Factory will foster engagement in the community to engender more active participation in the public discourse, with an emphasis on the local community.

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

Diversity of Voices - The Media Factory will encourage the participation of a diverse spectrum of the community, embracing a broad palette of ideas and perspectives without discrimination.

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

Free Speech - The Media Factory will provide channels that serve as a platform for the free exchange of ideas and public dialogue, without censoring unpopular or controverisal perspectives.

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

Teaching Learning - The Media Factroy will be a place where learning happens, open to educators and learners of all ages, types, abilities, and skill levels.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Program Service Expenses 166,239, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 The Media Factory has an educational mission and services related to media content production. The Media Factory has regularly scheduled workshops that introduce community members to media production techniques. The Media Factory also has additional educational resources that include specialized seminars, one on one training sessions, online and onsite training resources. The Media factory also operates a community radio program that includes lowpower FM radio station operations as part of their media education mission.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Program Service Expenses 110,826, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 The Media Factorys additional programs include its Community Partner Services which provide in-house production services for areas identified as important community interest programming, incoporating video content into social media strategies and developing other media strategies for local nonprofits and community organizatios, media education, and facilities rentals.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2We work tirelessly to advance free and open media, civic engagmeent and government transparency so that our communities are informed, connected and resilient. These values guide our collective efforts noted below at the Media Factory

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