Civic Intelligence

The Media Institute

EIN 52-1061431 • 501(c)3 • Vienna, VA

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To foster freedom of speech, a competitive media and communications industry, and excellence in journalism.

1950 Old Gallows Road Suite 790Vienna, VA 22182

www.mediainstitute.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.72x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

28th percentile

-13%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-50%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Up

$98,432

Up $36,878 (+60%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$138,867

Up $94,636 (+214%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$40,435

Down $57,758 (-333%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Down

$419,675

Down $7,800 (-1.8%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$477,433

Down $6,798 (-1.4%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$57,758

Down $1,002 (-1.8%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2010: $166,309Liabilities 2010: $115,881Net Assets 2010: $50,4282010Assets 2011: $220,041Liabilities 2011: $121,960Net Assets 2011: $98,0812011Assets 2012: $306,424Liabilities 2012: $120,897Net Assets 2012: $185,5272012Assets 2013: $317,944Liabilities 2013: $124,503Net Assets 2013: $193,4412013Assets 2014: $286,415Liabilities 2014: $132,995Net Assets 2014: $153,4202014Assets 2015: $171,129Liabilities 2015: $137,632Net Assets 2015: $33,4972015Assets 2016: $103,951Liabilities 2016: $124,655Net Assets 2016: -$20,7042016Assets 2017: $39,838Liabilities 2017: $468Net Assets 2017: $39,3702017Assets 2018: $139,438Liabilities 2018: $7,850Net Assets 2018: $131,5882018Assets 2019: $79,813Liabilities 2019: $3,104Net Assets 2019: $76,7092019Assets 2020: $89,900Liabilities 2020: $3,939Net Assets 2020: $85,9612020Assets 2021: $160,352Liabilities 2021: $4,043Net Assets 2021: $156,3092021Assets 2022: $122,375Liabilities 2022: $48,296Net Assets 2022: $74,0792022Assets 2023: $61,554Liabilities 2023: $44,231Net Assets 2023: $17,3232023Assets 2024: $98,432Liabilities 2024: $138,867Net Assets 2024: -$40,4352024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$98,432
Liabilities$138,867
Net Assets-$40,435
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $736,3042010Expenses 2011: $784,2612011Expenses 2012: $805,6552012Revenue 2013: $823,852Expenses 2013: $815,938Net Income 2013: $7,9142013Revenue 2014: $837,000Expenses 2014: $847,021Net Income 2014: -$10,0212014Revenue 2015: $716,500Expenses 2015: $836,423Net Income 2015: -$119,9232015Revenue 2016: $716,809Expenses 2016: $771,010Net Income 2016: -$54,2012016Revenue 2017: $704,897Expenses 2017: $644,823Net Income 2017: $60,0742017Revenue 2018: $609,980Expenses 2018: $517,762Net Income 2018: $92,2182018Revenue 2019: $495,806Expenses 2019: $550,685Net Income 2019: -$54,8792019Revenue 2020: $484,662Expenses 2020: $475,410Net Income 2020: $9,2522020Revenue 2021: $546,197Expenses 2021: $475,849Net Income 2021: $70,3482021Revenue 2022: $375,741Expenses 2022: $457,971Net Income 2022: -$82,2302022Revenue 2023: $427,475Expenses 2023: $484,231Net Income 2023: -$56,7562023Revenue 2024: $419,675Expenses 2024: $477,433Net Income 2024: -$57,7582024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$419,675
Expenses$477,433
Net Income-$57,758
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$98,432
Liabilities
$138,867
Net assets
-$40,435
Revenue
$419,675
Expenses
$477,433
Net income
-$57,758
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$1.39$0.40$4.20$4.77$0.58
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.44$0.17$4.27$4.84$0.57
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.48$0.74$3.76$4.58$0.82
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.60$0.04$1.56$5.46$4.76$0.70
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.04$0.86$4.85$4.75$0.09
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.03$0.77$4.96$5.51$0.55
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.39$0.08$1.32$6.10$5.18$0.92
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.00$0.39$7.05$6.45$0.60
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$1.25$0.21$7.17$7.71$0.54
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.71$1.38$0.33$7.17$8.36$1.20
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.86$1.33$1.53$8.37$8.47$0.10
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.18$1.25$1.93$8.24$8.16$0.08
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.06$1.21$1.86$8.06
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.20$1.22$0.98$7.84
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.66$1.16$0.50$7.36
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$419,675
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To foster freedom of speech, a competitive media and communications industry, and excellence in journalism.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Loans From Officers Directors-$25,208-
Accounts Receivable-$23,692-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$35,498$17,868▼ $17,630
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,531$900▼ $631
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$399$399→ $0
Total Assets$61,554$98,432▲ $36,878
Other Assets Total$24,126$55,573▲ $31,447
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$24,790$62,771▲ $37,981
Other Liabilities$19,441$50,888▲ $31,447
Total Liabilities$44,231$138,867▲ $94,636
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$17,323$-40,435▼ $57,758
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$17,323$-40,435▼ $57,758
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$61,554$98,432▲ $36,878

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$900$7,139$8,039
Other Assets Org$50,888--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Richard KaplarPresident/CEOFT$106,250$16,152$122,402

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Richard Wiley EsqChairman
Adonis HoffmanDirector
Ashley MessengerDirector
Chris MoeserDirector
David GrimaldiDirector
Jessica MarventanoDirector
Keith R MurphyDirector
John I TaylorSecretary
Will JohnsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$335,785
Program Service Revenue
$83,890
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$335,785
Change in Net Assets
$-57,758

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$419,675
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$419,675
Total Revenue per Form 990
$419,675
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$240,314
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$235,619
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,500
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$132,004--$132,004
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$91,802$30,600-$122,402
Other Salaries and Wages$53,250$34,716-$87,966
Occupancy$22,002$7,334-$29,336
Fees for Services Other$16,780$5,594-$22,374
Fees for Services Accounting$14,929$4,976-$19,905
Office Expenses$13,444$4,482-$17,926
Payroll Taxes$9,020$3,007-$12,027
Pension Plan Contributions$7,988$2,663-$10,651
Information Technology$7,645$2,549-$10,194
Insurance$5,498$1,833-$7,331
Other Employee Benefits$1,929$644-$2,573
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,500--$1,500
Depreciation Depletion$473$158-$631
Travel$304$101-$405
Interest-$208-$208
Total Functional Expenses$378,568$98,865$0$477,433

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$477,433
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$477,433
Total Expenses per Form 990$477,433
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
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$25,208-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease liability$50,888
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

Governance Explanations

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

“The organization provides a copy of the 990 to the board of directors for their review after it has been filed.”

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

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed at the annual board meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The board determines the President/CEO's compensation. The President/CEO determines the salaries of the key employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Media Institute
EIN
52-1061431
Phone
7035068030
Address
1950 Old Gallows Road Suite 790, Vienna, VA 22182

Signing Officer

Name
Richard T Kaplar
Title
President/CEO
Phone
7035068030
Signed
2025-04-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Richard T Kaplar
Formed
1979
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
2
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Kositzka Wicks and Company
Address
5270 Shawnee Road Suite 250, Alexandria, VA 22312
Preparer
Jennica Jardine Whitfield CPA
Phone
7036422700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The process of selecting an independent auditor has not changed from prior years.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The following was disclosed related to uncertain tax positions in the financial statements. The Media Institute is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is classified as an organization other than a private foundation under 170(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Institute adopted the provisions in FASB ASC 740-10.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Communications Forum - A luncheon program held in Washington, D.C. eight times per year. The Forum gives newsmakers from the government and communications industry an opportunity to address a select audience of media and corporate executives and journalists.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The following was disclosed related to uncertain tax positions in the financial statements. The Media Institute is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is classified as an organization other than a private foundation under 170(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Institute adopted the provisions in FASB ASC 740-10.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The board approves the President/CEO's salary and benefits.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization provides a copy of the 990 to the board of directors for their review after it has been filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The conflict of interest policy is reviewed at the annual board meeting.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The board determines the President/CEO's compensation. The President/CEO determines the salaries of the key employees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The process of selecting an independent auditor has not changed from prior years.
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