Municipal Public Access Cable is located in Palmer, MA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Municipal Public Access Cable employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Municipal Public Access Cable 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, Municipal Public Access Cable generated $383.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $396.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.4% 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
PRODUCTION OF PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY BROADCASTING TO APPROX 12,000 VIEWERS - GOV'T MEETINGS - MONSON & PALMER, SELECTMEN & SCHOOL COMM MEETING & PUBLIC FORUMS ON VARIOUS ISSUES,3 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS, SPORTS, CONCERTS, DARE PROG. PRODUCTION & AIRING OF COMMUNITY INTEREST PROGRAMS. APPROX. 75 HRS PER WEEK OF PROGRAMMING AVERAGING 40 HRS A MONTH OF ORIGINAL (FIRST RUN) PROGRAMMING.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bruce Henriques General Mana | Trustee | 40 | $87,026 |
Mark Bogacz President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Donald Odell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jeremy Bedson Clerk | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Arthur Allen Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Christopher Beaudry Director | Trustee | $0 |
| 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 | $21,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $356,965 |
| Investment income | $5,471 |
| 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 | $383,664 |
| 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. | $87,027 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,270 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $112,184 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,909 |
| Other employee benefits | $38,113 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,285 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $40 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,099 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,489 |
| Advertising and promotion | $657 |
| Office expenses | $3,807 |
| Information technology | $4,792 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $23,333 |
| Travel | $1,036 |
| 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 | $49,486 |
| Insurance | $7,222 |
| All other expenses | $7,384 |
| Total functional expenses | $396,516 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $42,477 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $43,505 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $85,924 |
| 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 | $9,656 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $516,784 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $700,000 |
| Total assets | $1,398,346 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,239 |
| 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 | $11,239 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,354,859 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $32,248 |
| 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 | $1,398,346 |