Civic Intelligence

Media-Rites

EIN 93-0852957 • 501(c)3 • Portland, OR

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

Mediarites is a tax-exempt, 501(c)3, nonprofit production organization based in portland, oregon, dedicated to telling the stories of diverse cultures and giving voice to the unheard through the arts, education and media projects. Since 1984, mediarites has produced award-winning radio and film documentaries, interactive websites, theatre and outreach projects.

104 SE 57th AvenuePortland, OR 97215

mediarites.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

63rd percentile

9.9%

Higher net margin than 63% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$13,643

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 25.2% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

64th percentile

6.3%

Faster asset growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

29th percentile

-27%

Faster revenue growth than 29% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets61st percentile

Assets

Up

$91,040

Up $5,363 (+6.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$31

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$91,009

Up $5,363 (+6.3%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin63rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$54,176

Down $19,584 (-27%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$48,813

Down $9,542 (-16%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$5,363

Down $10,042 (-65%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth64th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2020: $53,358Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $53,3582020Assets 2021: $101,849Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $101,8492021Assets 2022: $70,272Liabilities 2022: $31Net Assets 2022: $70,2412022Assets 2023: $85,677Liabilities 2023: $31Net Assets 2023: $85,6462023Assets 2024: $91,040Liabilities 2024: $31Net Assets 2024: $91,0092024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$91,040
Liabilities$31
Net Assets$91,009
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth29th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2020: $66,620Expenses 2020: $49,061Net Income 2020: $17,5592020Revenue 2021: $103,085Expenses 2021: $54,594Net Income 2021: $48,4912021Revenue 2022: $37,874Expenses 2022: $68,667Net Income 2022: -$30,7932022Revenue 2023: $73,760Expenses 2023: $58,355Net Income 2023: $15,4052023Revenue 2024: $54,176Expenses 2024: $48,813Net Income 2024: $5,3632024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$54,176
Expenses$48,813
Net Income$5,363
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$91,040
Liabilities
$31
Net assets
$91,009
Revenue
$54,176
Expenses
$48,813
Net income
$5,363
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.91$0.00$0.91$0.54$0.49$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.00$0.86$0.74$0.58$0.15
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.00$0.70$0.38$0.69$0.31
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.00$1.02$1.03$0.55$0.48
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.00$0.53$0.67$0.49$0.18
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 9, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$54,176
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Prod org telling stories of diverse cult

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
GIVING A VOICE TO THE UNHEARD THROUGH THE ARTS, EDUCATION, AND MEDIA PROJECTS. ADAPTED OUR ORIGINAL TOURING THEATRE SHOW INTO FILMS DUE TO COVID 19-$0
STARTED YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH WRITING PROJECT.-$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
DMAE ROBERTSExecutive Directorboard MemberPT$13,643-$13,643
SARA CASWELL KOLBETPresident-$0--
LARRY TODASecretary-$0--
SANDRA DE HELENBoard Member-$0--
CLARK SALISBURYBoard Member-$0--
SHELLEY B SHELLEYBoard Member-$0--
TARA GATEWOODBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Media-rites
EIN
93-0852957
In Care Of
% DMAE ROBERTS
Address
104 SE 57TH AVENUE, Portland, OR 97215

Signing Officer

Name
Dmae Roberts
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-05-09
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Preparer

Firm
3rd Generation Accounting Inc
Address
1804 NE 43rd Ave, Portland, OR 97213
Preparer
Susan G Robertson
Phone
5032827247
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

“Description AmountENTRY FEES 995PRINTING/PHOTCOPYING 89REIMBURSEMENTS 991PAYROLL TAX 5,462EQUIPMENT RENTAL 5,480INSURANCE 2,941DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 274INTERNET 1,624POSTAGE AND DELIVERY 7”

Description of total liabilities Part II line 26

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OVERPAYMNT 31 31”

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