Library Of American Broadcasting Foundation Inc is located in Severna Park, MD. The organization was established in 1968. 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. Library Of American Broadcasting Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Library Of American Broadcasting Foundation Inc generated $242.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $155.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.4% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE MISSION STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EFFECTIVE 1/14/2015, LABF NEGOTIATED A NEW AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, WHICH HOUSES THE LIBRARY OF AMERICAN BROADCASTING. DURING 2023, LABF PAID $35,000 TO UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND TO SUPPORT THE COST OF HOUSING THE LIBRARY OF AMERICAN BROADCASTING. LABF CONTRIBUTED $83,701 TO INTERNATIONAL RADIO AND TELEVISION SOCIETY FOUNDATION TO BENEFIT THEIR STUDENT TRAINING PROGRAMS AND DIVERSITY INITIATIVES. THROUGH THE BROADCAST EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, LABF AWARDED $2,500 FOR THE BROADCAST HISTORIAN AWARD, $3,000 AS A SCHOLARSHIP AND $2,500 FOR THE LEIBNER COOPER GRANTS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Virginia Hubbard Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Heather Birks Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Harry Jessell Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pierre Bouvard Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary R Chapman Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erica Farber Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $325,974 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $85,503 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $411,477 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $14,543 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,347 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$181,284 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $242,389 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $127,029 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,050 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,009 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,099 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $669 |
| Information technology | $21 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $6,836 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,184 |
| All other expenses | $2,679 |
| Total functional expenses | $155,576 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $187,637 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $595,930 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $149,176 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $932,743 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,060 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,060 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $821,683 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $110,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $932,743 |
Over the last fiscal year, Library Of American Broadcasting Foundation Inc has awarded $118,701 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
INTERNATIONAL RADIO AND TELEVISION SOCIETY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TO BENEFIT PROGRAMS | $83,701 |
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $35,000 |