Civic Intelligence

Radio Free Brooklyn Inc

EIN 82-0631349 • 501(c)3 • Brooklyn, NY

Profile

is to empower Brooklyns underserved local communities by providing active learning in media practices, and to amplify their voices through a global Internet radio platform and public art.

199 Cook StreetBrooklyn, NY 11206

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

65th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2020

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

$13,703

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$800

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$12,903

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin65th percentile

Revenue

$60,659

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$53,729

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$6,930

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2020: $13,703Liabilities 2020: $800Net Assets 2020: $12,9032020

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$13,703
Liabilities$800
Net Assets$12,903
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2020: $60,659Expenses 2020: $53,729Net Income 2020: $6,9302020

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$60,659
Expenses$53,729
Net Income$6,930
Open 2020 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2020 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$13,703
Liabilities
$800
Net assets
$12,903
Revenue
$60,659
Expenses
$53,729
Net income
$6,930
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.7$0.80$12.9$60.7$53.7$6.93
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Jun 16, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$60,659
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

is to empower Brooklyns underserved local communities by providing active learning in media practices, and to amplify their voices through a global Internet radio platform and public art.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
To empower Brooklyns underserved local communities by providing active learning in media practices, and to amplify their voices through a global Internet radio platform. RFB operates a freeform radio stationand accompanying podcast network, serving 120 members and over 75 shows, streaming 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.$0$50,537
Radio Free Brooklyn executes public art projects in its surrounding community.$0$3,192
Radio Free Brooklyn operates media literacy and broadcast skills programs for local kids and teens. (No grants or activities in this program in 2020 due to covid)$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Betsy FinstonBoard Member-$0--
Phil BuehlerVice President-$0--
Asha SalujaTreasurer-$0--
Robert HolmesBoard Member-$0--
Cara BowlerBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Radio Free Brooklyn Inc
EIN
82-0631349
Phone
7186738200
Address
199 Cook Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas Tenney
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7186738200
Signed
2021-06-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Peter J Delaney CPA
Address
Five Oakland Road, South Windsor, CT 06074
Preparer
Peter Delaney
Phone
8606449675
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Bank charges 286.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Dues & subscriptions 64.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Events 2145.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Hardware 4337.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Direct promotion 494.”

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