Civic Intelligence

Mezcla Media Collective Ltd

EIN 83-1201956 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

Mezcla Media Collective seeks to empower the next generation of filmmakers. MMC levels the playing field for new creatives by providing resources for hyper-local connection, instruction, learning and career advancement. Through our programming, we ensure women and non-binary filmmakers of color can actively participate in Chicago's bustling media production scene.

3636 S Iron StChicago, IL 60609

www.mezclamediacollective.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Net Margin

49th percentile

1.0%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$31,995

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

60th percentile

3.2%

Faster asset growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

42%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Up

$70,765

Up $2,202 (+3.2%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $111 (-100%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$70,765

Up $2,313 (+3.4%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin49th percentile

Revenue

Up

$225,813

Up $66,950 (+42%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$223,551

Up $47,533 (+27%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$2,262

Up $19,417 (+113%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth60th percentile

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

$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $46,133Net Assets 2021: $46,1332021Assets 2022: $85,607Net Assets 2022: $85,6072022Assets 2023: $68,563Liabilities 2023: $111Net Assets 2023: $68,4522023Assets 2024: $70,765Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $70,7652024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$70,765
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$70,765
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2021: $63,387Expenses 2021: $52,940Net Income 2021: $10,4472021Revenue 2022: $160,408Expenses 2022: $127,619Net Income 2022: $32,7892022Revenue 2023: $158,863Expenses 2023: $176,018Net Income 2023: -$17,1552023Revenue 2024: $225,813Expenses 2024: $223,551Net Income 2024: $2,2622024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$225,813
Expenses$223,551
Net Income$2,262
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$70,765
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$70,765
Revenue
$225,813
Expenses
$223,551
Net income
$2,262
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.00$0.71$2.26$2.24$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.00$0.68$1.59$1.76$0.17
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.86$1.60$1.28$0.33
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.46$0.63$0.53$0.10
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2023 to Jul 31, 2024
Signed
Dec 12, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$225,813
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Mezcla Media Collective seeks to empower the next generation of filmmakers. MMC levels the playing field for new creatives by providing resources for hyper-local connection, instruction, learning and career advancement. Through our programming, we ensure women and non-binary filmmakers of color can actively participate in Chicago's bustling media production scene.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$68,563$64,482▼ $4,081
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$6,283-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$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-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$68,563$70,765▲ $2,202
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$111--
Total Liabilities$111$0▼ $111
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$68,452$54,830▼ $13,622
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$15,935-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$68,452$70,765▲ $2,313
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$68,563$70,765▲ $2,202
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Naeema TorresExecutive DirectorPT$38,400$38,400

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Colette GhunimPresident
Elena ValentinePresident
Andrea LeBronVice President
Christina ShaverDirector
Erin TurneyDirector
Julie KeckDirector
Keecia JamesDirector
Kyra JonesDirector
Ruth TorresDirector
Sonja KimDirector
Patrick DahlSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$217,527
Program Service Revenue
$8,286
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$200,133
Change in Net Assets
$2,262
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$176,183
Other Expenses$46,993
Total Fundraising Expense$30,761
Professional Fundraising Fees$375
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$10,371$97,399$30,013$137,783
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$38,400-$38,400
Occupancy$3,000$10,820-$13,820
Fees for Services Other$235$7,211-$7,446
Office Expenses$3,111$3,053-$6,164
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,450-$4,450
Travel$2,348$1,831$173$4,352
Insurance$410$1,457-$1,867
All Other Expenses$415$516$200$1,131
Other Expenses$462$225-$687
Advertising-$536-$536
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$375$375
Total Functional Expenses$23,780$169,010$30,761$223,551
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$375
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
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
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

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Mezcla Media Collective LTD
EIN
83-1201956
Address
3636 S Iron St, Chicago, IL 60609

Signing Officer

Name
Naeema Torres
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2024-12-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Naeema Torres
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Carly Does Books
Address
4009 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38117
Preparer
Carly Crawford
Phone
9018276127
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Screening Showcase - The showcase aims to present short, experimental work by diverse creators, highlighting their unique visions and approaches to media. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Annual Retreat - The annual retreat is a yearly two-day production intensive for up to 16 Mezcla members. The annual retreat is designed to provide Mezcla members the opportunity to be in community and immerse themselves in a specific skill set, and features a high-profile keynote speaker. In the past, Mezcla has had retreats relating to documentary cinematography and screenwriting, with keynotes Lyric Cabral and Jessica King. The topic of the retreat varies from year to year. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Quarterly Workshops - Each quarter, Mezcla hosts workshops that provide a deep dive into a timely topic surrounding the film industry. These workshops are facilitated by individuals who are experienced in the topic and are local to Chicago. Topics range based on member needs. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Mentorship Program - The mentorship program matches student filmmakers who are women and nonbinary people of color with Mezcla members who share their expertise and provide guidance. This program includes bi-weekly meetings between mentors and mentees over a 7-month period.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“= $1”

Part XI, Line 10

“Prior Period - $50 was included in income but had not been deposited and was not included in assets; Other adjustment - $1 for rounding”

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