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Otv Open Television Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 82-4446544

Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 • Filed on Apr 08, 2026

Organization Profilewww.weareo.tv

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2557 W North AveChicago, IL 60647

(209) 342-7731

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

32nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

13th percentile

-18%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$146,220

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.2% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

7th percentile

-36%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets32nd percentile

Assets

Down

$1,914,967

Down $262,989 (-12%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$1,896,171

Down $238,896 (-11%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$18,796

Down $24,093 (-56%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue30th percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,302,650

Down $739,268 (-36%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$1,541,546

Up $319,001 (+26%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$238,896

Down $1,058,269 (-129%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2019: $330,089Liabilities 2019: $28,501Net Assets 2019: $301,5882019Assets 2020: $206,578Liabilities 2020: $1,918Net Assets 2020: $204,6602020Assets 2021: $709,548Liabilities 2021: $8,807Net Assets 2021: $700,7412021Assets 2022: $1,190,267Liabilities 2022: $53,669Net Assets 2022: $1,136,5982022Assets 2023: $1,330,823Liabilities 2023: $15,129Net Assets 2023: $1,315,6942023Assets 2024: $2,177,956Liabilities 2024: $42,889Net Assets 2024: $2,135,0672024Assets 2025: $1,914,967Liabilities 2025: $18,796Net Assets 2025: $1,896,1712025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$1,914,967
Liabilities$18,796
Net Assets$1,896,171
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth7th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2019: $422,359Expenses 2019: $195,871Net Income 2019: $226,4882019Revenue 2020: $325,616Expenses 2020: $417,794Net Income 2020: -$92,1782020Revenue 2021: $1,269,899Expenses 2021: $773,818Net Income 2021: $496,0812021Revenue 2022: $1,139,468Expenses 2022: $703,611Net Income 2022: $435,8572022Revenue 2023: $1,004,042Expenses 2023: $824,946Net Income 2023: $179,0962023Revenue 2024: $2,041,918Expenses 2024: $1,222,545Net Income 2024: $819,3732024Revenue 2025: $1,302,650Expenses 2025: $1,541,546Net Income 2025: -$238,8962025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$1,302,650
Expenses$1,541,546
Net Income-$238,896
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Apr 8, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.1
Gross Receipts
$1,302,650
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Research and development through ARTIST DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT and Research.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$848,373$1,327,852▲ $479,479
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,147,500$530,000▼ $617,500
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$30,593$20,315▼ $10,278
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,662$17,882▲ $7,220
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$139,838$17,833▼ $122,005
Accounts Receivable$990$1,085▲ $95
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$2,177,956$1,914,967▼ $262,989
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$42,889$18,796▼ $24,093
Total Liabilities$42,889$18,796▼ $24,093
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,558,063$1,339,168▼ $218,895
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$577,004$557,003▼ $20,001
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,135,067$1,896,171▼ $238,896
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,177,956$1,914,967▼ $262,989

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$20,315$44,163$64,478
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay83rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Elijah McKinnonExecutive DirectorFT$138,245$7,975$146,220

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dayo LamoloCo-Chair
Karim AhmedCo-Chair
Christine DvilaDirector
Fernando GarciaDirector
Hilesh PatelDirector
Jess KingDirector
Kat EvascoDirector
Makiah GreenDirector
Aymar Jean ChristianTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,208,428
Program Service Revenue
$91,407
Investment Income
$2,815
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,150,428
Change in Net Assets
$-238,896

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,302,650
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,302,650
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,302,650
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$910,767
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$552,635
Total Fundraising Expense$235,636
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$78,144
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$241,522$38,932$66,131$346,585
Other Salaries and Wages$135,684$126,217$53,642$315,543
Travel$118,534$38,556$41,496$198,586
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$62,875$58,488$24,857$146,220
Occupancy$61,208$14,240$5,683$81,131
Office Expenses$32,721$20,920$26,863$80,504
Grants to Domestic Individuals$78,144--$78,144
Other Employee Benefits$21,617$20,110$8,547$50,274
Payroll Taxes$17,457$16,239$6,902$40,598
Advertising$9,841$7,731$615$18,187
Insurance$342$15,300-$15,642
Depreciation Depletion$10,278--$10,278
Conferences and Meetings$5,030$609$900$6,539
Other Expenses$1,292$423-$1,715
Total Functional Expenses$948,145$357,765$235,636$1,541,546

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,541,546
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,541,546
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,541,546
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-
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 board reviews an electronic copy of the 990 prior to filing.”

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

“Conflicts of interest are addressed as they arise.”

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

“The Board reviews and sets compensation levels.”

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

“The Board reviews and sets compensation levels.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“The 990 can be acquired through the guidestar and Illniois Attorney General websites.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
OTV Open Television Inc
EIN
82-4446544
Phone
2093427731
Address
2557 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Signing Officer

Name
Karim Ahmed
Title
Co-Chair
Signed
2026-04-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karim Ahmed
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
6
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Il Nfp Audit and Tax Llp
Address
200 S WACKER DR SUITE 3100, CHICAGO, IL 60606
Preparer
Abdullah Khan CPA
Phone
3129985500
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The Organization is exempt from Federal and State income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, therefore, the financial statements do not include a provision for income taxes. The Organization reviews income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns to determine if there are any income tax uncertainties. This includes positions that the entity is exempt from income taxes or not subject to income taxes on unrelated business income. The Organization recognizes tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the positions. The Organization has identified no significant income tax uncertainties. The Organization files information returns as a tax-exempt organization. Should that status be challenged in the future, all years since inception could be subject to review by the IRS.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt0Prior Year Facts and Circumstances: Treas. Reg. Sec. 1.170A-9(f)(3) provides that an organization failing the 33 1/3% mechanical test may still be treated as publicly supported under the "Facts and Circumstances" test. To qualify, the organization must normally receive a substantial part of its support from governmental units or the general public and satisfy specific criteria regarding the nature of its fundraising, governance, and services. The pertinent factors establishing the Organization's status as a publicly supported entity are detailed below:I) TEN-PERCENT SUPPORT LIMITATION: THE ORGANIZATION NORMALLY RECEIVES SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT FROM CONTRIBUTIONS MADE DIRECTLY BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC WELL IN EXCESS OF THE MINIMUM 10% THRESHOLD. THE ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE IS 31.62% FOR TAX YEAR 2025. II) ATTRACTION OF PUBLIC SUPPORT:THE ORGANIZATION ACTIVELY OPERATES TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC SUPPORT ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS AND MAINTAINS A BONA FIDE PROGRAM FOR THE SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC, COMMUNITY, AND MEMBERSHIP GROUPS. IT UTILIZES DIGITAL PLATFORMS TO ENGAGE DONORS, CONDUCTS ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS, AND HAS STRENGTHENED ITS DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH NEW LEADERSHIP WITH EXPANDED FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT FUNCTION TO SUPPORT REVENUE DIVERSIFICATION.IN THE PAST YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION EXECUTED TARGETED INITIATIVES TO INCREASE PUBLIC SUPPORT, INCLUDING A PUBLIC 10TH ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN, EXPANDED PROGRAMMING, AND GROWTH OF ITS MEMBERSHIP MODEL TO BROADEN INDIVIDUAL GIVING. THESE EFFORTS ARE PART OF AN ACTIVE STRATEGY TO INCREASE PUBLIC SUPPORT AND RETURN ABOVE THE 33 1/3% THRESHOLD, AND HAVE ALREADY RESULTED IN AN INCREASE OF OVER 2% IN PUBLIC SUPPORT. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS DONOR BASE THROUGH DIRECT OUTREACH AND RECURRING ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, BUILDING ON PRIOR FUNDRAISING GATHERINGS AND IMPLEMENTING A MORE SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO DONOR CULTIVATION.THE INCREASE IN PRIVATE FOUNDATION SUPPORT IN 2024, INCLUDING FROM SURDNA FOUNDATION, POP CULTURE COLLABORATIVE, AND FORD FOUNDATION, WAS PRIMARILY DIRECTED TOWARD FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS THAT ALIGN WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION. THIS RESULTED IN A TEMPORARY CONCENTRATION OF PRIVATE FOUNDATION SUPPORT. THE ORGANIZATION IS ACTIVELY IMPLEMENTING A DIVERSIFIED FUNDING STRATEGY AND IS ALREADY SEEING INCREASED PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND INDIVIDUAL GIVING. THESE EFFORTS POSITION THE ORGANIZATION TO RESTORE ITS PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE ABOVE THE ONE-THIRD THRESHOLD.III) PERCENTAGE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT: Under the regulations, the burden of establishing publicly supported nature decreases as the percentage of public support rises above 10%. The Organizations public support percentage for the 2025 tax year is 31.62%. Because this figure is proximate to the 33 1/3% safe harbor and significantly exceeds the 10% floor, the weight of evidence required for the remaining factors is correspondingly reduced. The high percentage attests to the Organization's authentic public character.IV) SOURCES OF SUPPORT: THE ORGANIZATION WAS INCORPORATED IN 2015 WITH THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE CAPACITY OF CITIZENS TO HOLD PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS ACCOUNTABLE. THE ORGANIZATION ADHERES TO THE CENTRAL PRINCIPLE THAT CITIZENS HAVE CO-RESPONSIBILITY WITH THE GOVERNMENT FOR MAINTAINING RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND, WHEN ABUSES OCCUR, FOR DEMANDING REDRESS. THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION CAN BE EXPECTED TO APPEAL TO A BROAD CROSS SECTION OF PERSONS INTERESTED IN FUNDING THE ORGANIZATION. V) REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNING BODY:THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A GOVERNING BODY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING MEDIA EXECUTIVES, ARTISTS, FILMMAKERS, ACADEMICS, AND NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS WITH DEEP EXPERIENCE ACROSS ITS AREAS OF WORK. MEMBERS INCLUDE LEADERS FROM MAJOR CHICAGO-AREA NONPROFITS SUCH AS CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA AND BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE FOR THE PUBLIC INTERES
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization is exempt from Federal and State income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, therefore, the financial statements do not include a provision for income taxes. The Organization reviews income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns to determine if there are any income tax uncertainties. This includes positions that the entity is exempt from income taxes or not subject to income taxes on unrelated business income. The Organization recognizes tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the positions. The Organization has identified no significant income tax uncertainties. The Organization files information returns as a tax-exempt organization. Should that status be challenged in the future, all years since inception could be subject to review by the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The board reviews an electronic copy of the 990 prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Conflicts of interest are addressed as they arise.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board reviews and sets compensation levels.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Board reviews and sets compensation levels.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The 990 can be acquired through the guidestar and Illniois Attorney General websites.

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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,914,967
Liabilities
$18,796
Net assets
$1,896,171
Revenue
$1,302,650
Expenses
$1,541,546
Net income
-$238,896
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.91$0.02$1.90$1.30$1.54$0.24
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.18$0.04$2.14$2.04$1.22$0.82
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.33$0.02$1.32$1.00$0.82$0.18
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.19$0.05$1.14$1.14$0.70$0.44
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.71$0.01$0.70$1.27$0.77$0.50
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.21$0.00$0.20$0.33$0.42$0.09
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.33$0.03$0.30$0.42$0.20$0.23