Civic Intelligence

Independent Media Institute DBA Alternet

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 52-1309876

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Oct 25, 2017

Organization Profilewww.alternet.org

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1881 Harmon Street 2nd FloorBerkeley, CA 94703

(510) 597-1107

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

40th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

30th percentile

-5.7%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$196,250

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.2% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-11%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

27th percentile

-13%

Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Down

$801,499

Down $98,659 (-11%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$688,682

Down $128,552 (-16%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$112,817

Up $29,893 (+36%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue40th percentileNet Margin30th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,914,922

Down $295,773 (-13%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$2,023,149

Down $15,060 (-0.7%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$108,227

Down $280,713 (-163%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $1,228,375Liabilities 2011: $56,376Net Assets 2011: $1,171,9992011Assets 2012: $788,263Liabilities 2012: $77,691Net Assets 2012: $710,5722012Assets 2013: $783,396Liabilities 2013: $88,938Net Assets 2013: $694,4582013Assets 2014: $738,970Liabilities 2014: $81,264Net Assets 2014: $657,7062014Assets 2015: $900,158Liabilities 2015: $82,924Net Assets 2015: $817,2342015Assets 2016: $801,499Liabilities 2016: $112,817Net Assets 2016: $688,6822016Assets 2017: $980,766Liabilities 2017: $118,483Net Assets 2017: $862,2832017Assets 2018: $1,220,086Liabilities 2018: $595,879Net Assets 2018: $624,2072018Assets 2019: $783,867Liabilities 2019: $89,952Net Assets 2019: $693,9152019Assets 2020: $1,000,078Liabilities 2020: $191,041Net Assets 2020: $809,0372020Assets 2021: $812,350Liabilities 2021: $113,438Net Assets 2021: $698,9122021Assets 2022: $539,310Liabilities 2022: $113,333Net Assets 2022: $425,9772022Assets 2023: $789,228Liabilities 2023: $135,739Net Assets 2023: $653,4892023Assets 2024: $737,056Liabilities 2024: $106,230Net Assets 2024: $630,8262024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$801,499
Liabilities$112,817
Net Assets$688,682
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth27th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $2,049,675Expenses 2011: $1,734,412Net Income 2011: $315,2632011Revenue 2012: $1,651,937Expenses 2012: $2,167,728Net Income 2012: -$515,7912012Revenue 2013: $1,765,544Expenses 2013: $1,807,836Net Income 2013: -$42,2922013Revenue 2014: $1,899,692Expenses 2014: $1,907,691Net Income 2014: -$7,9992014Revenue 2015: $2,210,695Expenses 2015: $2,038,209Net Income 2015: $172,4862015Revenue 2016: $1,914,922Expenses 2016: $2,023,149Net Income 2016: -$108,2272016Revenue 2017: $2,095,269Expenses 2017: $1,921,668Net Income 2017: $173,6012017Revenue 2018: $1,325,567Expenses 2018: $1,563,643Net Income 2018: -$238,0762018Revenue 2019: $1,190,833Expenses 2019: $1,121,125Net Income 2019: $69,7082019Revenue 2020: $1,443,749Expenses 2020: $1,328,627Net Income 2020: $115,1222020Revenue 2021: $1,587,041Expenses 2021: $1,697,166Net Income 2021: -$110,1252021Revenue 2022: $1,092,096Expenses 2022: $1,365,031Net Income 2022: -$272,9352022Revenue 2023: $1,566,417Expenses 2023: $1,338,905Net Income 2023: $227,5122023Revenue 2024: $1,538,262Expenses 2024: $1,560,924Net Income 2024: -$22,6622024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,914,922
Expenses$2,023,149
Net Income-$108,227
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Oct 25, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,999,497
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Independent Media Institute (IMI) is a nonprofit organization that educates the public through a diverse array of independent media projects and programs. We work with journalists and media outlets to shine a spotlight on stories that are vital to the public interest, using multiple media formats and distribution channels.

AlterNet is an award-winning news magazine and online community that creates original journalism and amplifies the best of hundreds of other independent media sources. AlterNets aim is to inspire action and advocacy on the environment, human rights and civil liberties, social justice, media, health care issues, and more. Since its inception in 1998, AlterNet.org has grown dramatically to keep pace with the public demand for independent news. AlterNet provides free online content to millions of readers, serving as a reliable filter, keeping their vast audience well-informed and engaged, helping them to navigate a culture of information overload and providing an alternative to the commercial media onslaught. AlterNet aims to stimulate, inform, and instigate.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$619,714$475,204▼ $144,510
Accounts Receivable$107,129$146,722▲ $39,593
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$109,549$113,526▲ $3,977
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$28,219$34,395▲ $6,176
Inventories for Sale or Use$21,595$0▼ $21,595
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$9,252$10,552▲ $1,300
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Total Assets$900,158$801,499▼ $98,659
Other Assets Total$4,700$21,100▲ $16,400
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$82,924$95,517▲ $12,593
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$17,300-
Total Liabilities$82,924$112,817▲ $29,893
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$529,794$588,682▲ $58,888
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$287,440$100,000▼ $187,440
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$817,234$688,682▼ $128,552
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$900,158$801,499▼ $98,659

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$10,552$44,648-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Don HazenExecutive DirectorFT$196,250$196,250

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Christine TrianoPresident
Elizabeth HinesVice President
Colin GreerBoard Member
Heeten KalanBoard Member
Robert GreenwaldBoard Member
Larry SmithSecretary
Sara FrankelTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,014,053
Program Service Revenue
$921,739
Investment Income
$436
Other Revenue
$-21,306
All Other Contributions
$1,014,053
Change in Net Assets
$-108,227
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,335,695
Other Expenses$687,454
Total Fundraising Expense$92,865
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$744,510$145,098$40,365$929,973
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$157,000$31,400$7,850$196,250
Other Employee Benefits$90,125$6,011$1,584$97,720
Payroll Taxes$70,191$15,614$3,904$89,709
Occupancy$47,495$6,785$13,570$67,850
All Other Expenses$33,316$21,602$12,653$67,571
Travel$41,036$3,135$6,269$50,440
Other Expenses$43,249-$430$43,249
Insurance$21,318$5,454$278$27,050
Fees for Services Accounting-$26,975-$26,975
Pension Plan Contributions$16,539$3,416$2,088$22,043
Office Expenses$6,465$870$1,741$9,076
Depreciation Depletion$6,712--$6,712
Conferences and Meetings$2,492$364$2,133$4,989
Advertising$1,983$740-$2,723
Fees for Services Legal$1,969--$1,969
Total Functional Expenses$1,662,820$267,464$92,865$2,023,149
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
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Expenses$95,516
Rounding$1
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 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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The 990 is reviewed by the Board of Directors and Executive Director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“All Board members sign a conflict of interest agreement in which they agree to disclose all potential conflict of interests and are asked to leave the room when items that have potential conflict are discussed at Committee or Board meetings.There is regular and frequent contact among Board members and the Executive Director with those who are covered by the policy, ensuring awareness and compliance.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The Board annually reviews the performance and compensation of the Executive Director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Annual Reports, Financial Statements, Governing Documents, and Conflict of Interest Policies are provided upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Independent Media Institute
EIN
52-1309876
Address
1881 Harmon Street 2nd Floor, Berkeley, CA 94703

Signing Officer

Name
Don Hazen
Title
Representative
Signed
2017-10-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1977
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
22

Preparer

Firm
Bailey & Utley CPAs
Address
303 West Joaquin Ave 280, San Leandro, CA 94577
Preparer
Alicia M Utley
Phone
5106141895
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases

“2015 Audit Adjustments = -$28154”

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$801,499
Liabilities
$112,817
Net assets
$688,682
Revenue
$1,914,922
Expenses
$2,023,149
Net income
-$108,227
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.74$0.11$0.63$1.54$1.56$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.14$0.65$1.57$1.34$0.23
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.11$0.43$1.09$1.37$0.27
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$0.11$0.70$1.59$1.70$0.11
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.19$0.81$1.44$1.33$0.12
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.09$0.69$1.19$1.12$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.60$0.62$1.33$1.56$0.24
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.12$0.86$2.10$1.92$0.17
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.11$0.69$1.91$2.02$0.11
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.08$0.82$2.21$2.04$0.17
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.08$0.66$1.90$1.91$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.78$0.09$0.69$1.77$1.81$0.04
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.79$0.08$0.71$1.65$2.17$0.52
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.23$0.06$1.17$2.05$1.73$0.32