Maine Association Of Broadcasters

Organization Overview

Maine Association Of Broadcasters is located in Augusta, ME. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maine Association Of Broadcasters is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Maine Association Of Broadcasters generated $336.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $251.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING THE BROADCASTING INDUSTRY IN MAINE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM: OUR ANNUAL NEWS AND CREATIVE AWARDS PRESENTATION WHEREIN WE HONOR STATIONS FOR VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THEIR NEWS AND PROGRAMMING.


PUBLIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (PEP PROGRAM): MEMBER AND NONMEMBER RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS IN THE STATE VOLUNTARILY DONATE AIRTIME WHICH THE ASSOCIATION, UNDER THE PROGRAM, MAKES AVAILABLE TO GOVERNMENTAL AND NOT FOR PROFIT ENTITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ACHIEVE STATEWIDE COVERAGE OF THEIR ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND PROGRAMS WHICH BENEFIT THE PUBLIC AT LARGE. THE MONIES RECEIVED BY THE ASSOCIATION ARE USED BY THE ASSOCIATION SOLELY FOR ITS TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES, SUCH AS CONDUCTING SEMINARS FOR STATIONS SO THEY THEY CAN BETTER SERVE THE PUBLIC INTEREST. IMPORTANTLY, THE PEP PROGRAM SERVES TO STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE BROADCAST INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENTAL AND NOT FOR PROFIT ENTITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS.


OTHER MEMBER SERVICES INCLUDING LEGAL, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH THE MAB WEBSITE, PRINTED DIRECTORY, MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AND E-NEWSLETTER ON CRITICAL ISSUES CONCERNING THE BROADCASTING COMMUNITY.


EDUCATION: WE PRESENT ONLINE AND IN-PERSON SEMINARS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP OUR MEMBERS HONE AND ENHANCE THEIR JOB SKILLS. FCC INSPECTION PROGRAM: UNDER AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, THE MAINE ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS CONTRACTS WITH AN INDEPENDENT BROADCAST ENGINEER TO CONDUCT INSPECTIONS OF BROADCAST STATIONS TO ENSURE THEIR COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT FCC RULES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$18,579
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$18,579
Total Program Service Revenue$254,600
Investment income $30,388
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $33,205
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $336,829

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Maine Association Of Broadcasters has awarded $34,570 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ASSISTANCE TO STATIONS AFTER HURRICANE MARIA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATIONS AFTER HURRICANE MARIA

$25,000

3 EQUIP GRANTS TO VARIOUS NONPROFIT MEMBER ORGS ( NONE 5000)

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT GRANTS TO MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS

$9,570
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