Civic Intelligence

Media Literacy Now

EIN 46-2991673 • 501(c)3 • Watertown, MA

Profile

Media Literacy Now informs and drives policy change at local, state, and national levels in the US to ensure all K-12 students are taught media literacy skills.

15 Main St STE 102Watertown, MA 02472

www.medialiteracynow.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.04x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

71st percentile

17%

Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$112,520

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 26.1% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

79th percentile

26%

Faster asset growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

48th percentile

-4.0%

Faster revenue growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets73rd percentile

Assets

Up

$429,492

Up $89,455 (+26%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$16,596

Up $16,502 (+17555%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$412,896

Up $72,953 (+21%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin71st percentile

Revenue

Down

$431,888

Down $17,963 (-4.0%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$358,935

Up $165,721 (+86%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$72,953

Down $183,684 (-72%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth79th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2017: $2,102Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $3,722Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $13,570Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $11,830Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $11,8302020Assets 2021: $36,544Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $36,5442021Assets 2022: $83,566Net Assets 2022: $83,5652022Assets 2023: $340,037Liabilities 2023: $94Net Assets 2023: $339,9432023Assets 2024: $429,492Liabilities 2024: $16,596Net Assets 2024: $412,8962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$429,492
Liabilities$16,596
Net Assets$412,896
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth48th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2017: $4,312Expenses 2017: $7,808Net Income 2017: -$3,4962017Revenue 2018: $7,310Expenses 2018: $5,690Net Income 2018: $1,6202018Revenue 2019: $19,416Expenses 2019: $9,568Net Income 2019: $9,8482019Revenue 2020: $24,057Expenses 2020: $25,797Net Income 2020: -$1,7402020Revenue 2021: $50,429Expenses 2021: $25,715Net Income 2021: $24,7142021Revenue 2022: $110,069Expenses 2022: $63,048Net Income 2022: $47,0212022Revenue 2023: $449,851Expenses 2023: $193,214Net Income 2023: $256,6372023Revenue 2024: $431,888Expenses 2024: $358,935Net Income 2024: $72,9532024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$431,888
Expenses$358,935
Net Income$72,953
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$429,492
Liabilities
$16,596
Net assets
$412,896
Revenue
$431,888
Expenses
$358,935
Net income
$72,953
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.29$0.17$4.13$4.32$3.59$0.73
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.40$0.00$3.40$4.50$1.93$2.57
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.84$1.10$0.63$0.47
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.00$0.37$0.50$0.26$0.25
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.24$0.26$0.02
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.14$0.00$0.19$0.10$0.10
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.07$0.06$0.02
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.04$0.08$0.03
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 16, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$431,888
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Media Literacy Now informs and drives policy change at local, state, and national levels in the US to ensure all K-12 students are taught media literacy skills.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$149,160$287,904▲ $138,744
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$190,005$140,023▼ $49,982
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$773$931▲ $158
Total Assets$340,037$429,492▲ $89,455
Other Assets Total$99$634▲ $535
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$94$16,596▲ $16,502
Total Liabilities$94$16,596▲ $16,502
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$339,943$412,896▲ $72,953
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$339,943$412,896▲ $72,953
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$340,037$429,492▲ $89,455
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kyra BrissetteCOOFT$112,520$112,520
Erin McNeillCEOPT$58,600$58,600

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jennifer FurlongPresident
Carla GualdronDirector
Doilinda VazDirector
Juma InnissDirector
Kait RhodesDirector
Theo DolanDirector
Anderson DuffSecretary
Nancy CorneliusTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$327,586
Program Service Revenue
$104,278
Investment Income
$24
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$327,586
Change in Net Assets
$72,953
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$221,413
Other Expenses$137,522
Total Fundraising Expense$6,702
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$136,896$28,364$5,860$171,120
Fees for Services Other$105,193--$105,193
Other Salaries and Wages$30,585--$30,585
Payroll Taxes$16,364$2,771$573$19,708
Information Technology$7,629--$7,629
Fees for Services Accounting$1,084$4,759$38$5,881
Travel$5,535--$5,535
Fees for Services Legal-$4,342-$4,342
Other Expenses$3,788--$3,788
Insurance$1,536--$1,536
Office Expenses-$1,447-$1,447
Advertising$722-$231$953
Total Functional Expenses$310,550$41,683$6,702$358,935
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

Governance Explanations

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

“The organization reviews the 990 form at a board meeting prior to submitting to the IRS.”

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

“The organization enforced compliance with its conflict of interest policy by reviewing it periodically at board meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4

“The organization amended the bylaws to include interim president provisions.”

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

“The organization uses the following methods to establish compensation packages for its employees Written Employee Contract and Approval by the Board.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Media Literacy Now
EIN
46-2991673
Phone
5087354527
Address
15 Main St STE 102, Watertown, MA 02472

Signing Officer

Name
Erin McNeill
Title
CEO
Phone
5087354527
Signed
2025-05-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Erin McNeill
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
4
Volunteers
22

Preparer

Firm
Foundation Group Inc
Address
2451 Atrium Way Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37214
Preparer
Shannon M Evans EA
Phone
6153619445
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other professional fees is for work on the organizations program. This includes project consultants, web design and maintenance, media literacy policy research and analysis, public relations consultant, and communications consultation.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization reviews the 990 form at a board meeting prior to submitting to the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization enforced compliance with its conflict of interest policy by reviewing it periodically at board meetings.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organization amended the bylaws to include interim president provisions.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Other professional fees is for work on the organizations program. This includes project consultants, web design and maintenance, media literacy policy research and analysis, public relations consultant, and communications consultation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The organization uses the following methods to establish compensation packages for its employees Written Employee Contract and Approval by the Board.
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