Vermont Independent Media Inc
- Assets
- $98.6k
- Revenue
- $403.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Brattleboro, VT
- Founding
- 06/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-2140604
Organization Overview
Vermont Independent Media Inc, operating under the name The Commons, is located in Brattleboro, VT. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Commons employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Commons 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 12/2021, Commons generated $403.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $368.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.9%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTION OF PUBLIC MEDIA LITERACY AND LOCAL, CITIZEN-DRIVEN MEDIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WEEKLY PUBLICATION OF THE COMMONS, A FREE LOCALLY-PRODUCED NEWSPAPER. THE COMMONS ENCOURAGES LOCAL PARTICIPATION IN REPORTING AND DEBATING LOCAL NEWS, PROVIDING A VENUE FOR DIALOG FOR THE CITIZENS OF WINDHAM COUNTY.
THE MEDIA MENTORING PROJECT HAS BEEN REVIVED AS A WAY TO OFFER JOURNALISM WORK EXPERIENCE AND TO FOSTER CRITICAL MEDIA LITERACY THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND NON-SCHOLASTIC OPPORTUNITIES AS THEY ARISE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Maclean Gander Vice President | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Barry Aleshnick Secretary | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Lynn Barrett President | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Michael Bosworth Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Lucas Sillars Trustee | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Michelle Frehsee Trustee | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $155,748 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $155,748 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $248,061 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $403,882 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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 | $191,370 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,107 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,774 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,158 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,602 |
| Office expenses | $1,456 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,036 |
| Travel | $20 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $36 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,647 |
| Insurance | $3,068 |
| All other expenses | $22,204 |
| Total functional expenses | $368,060 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $42,173 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,095 |
| 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 | $6,296 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $98,564 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $47,575 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,000 |
| Other liabilities | $6,216 |
| Total liabilities | $54,791 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $43,773 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $98,564 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Vermont Independent Media Inc has recieved totaling $35,312.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $24,812 |
Thomas Thompson Trust Boston, MA PURPOSE: EXPANDING THE MEDIA MENTORING PROJECT 2.0 | $10,000 |
Windham Foundation Grafton, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
First Look Media Works Inc New York, NY | $8,923,263 | $13,712,748 |
Technology Review Inc Cambridge, MA | $6,822,000 | $19,424,000 |
Project Veritas Mamaroneck, NY | $11,883,753 | $22,034,786 |
Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery Inc Needham, MA | $35,717,891 | $10,120,492 |
Machon Mashe Rockeach Inc Brooklyn, NY | $2,473,215 | $8,597,419 |
Harpers Magazine Foundation New York, NY | $1,648,663 | $7,386,851 |
The New Press Inc New York, NY | $10,475,881 | $7,017,448 |
National Braille Press Inc Boston, MA | $10,542,006 | $5,176,920 |
Medical Letter Inc New Rochelle, NY | $4,157,236 | $5,090,906 |
Harvard Magazine Incorporated Cambridge, MA | $2,271,377 | $3,610,627 |
American Booksellers Assoc Inc White Plains, NY | $43,213,298 | $1,963,902 |
Repertoire International De Litterature Musicale Inc New York, NY | $4,304,080 | $5,123,907 |