Los Gatos Public Media Inc

Organization Overview

Los Gatos Public Media Inc is located in Los Gatos, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (A32) the organization is classified as: Television, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Los Gatos Public Media Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Los Gatos Public Media 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, Los Gatos Public Media Inc generated $461.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $441.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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LOS GATOS PUBLIC MEDIA INC. IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATIONPROVIDING PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACCESS CABLE TELEVISION AND INTERNETRADIO FACILITIES VIA ITS KCAT TV STATION (ON COMCAST CHANNEL 15) AND DIGITAL MEDIACENTER. LOCATED ON THE LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS, KCAT OFFERS THE COMMUNITY ANINTERACTIVE PLATFORM FOR COLLABORATION, CONNECTION AND ENGAGEMENT. WE ENABLE EVERYONE TO SHARE STORIES, AMPLIFY MESSAGES AND RAISE VISIBILITY THROUGH TV, STREAMING,ON-DEMAND VIDEOS, SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS AND INTERNET RADIO. IN ADDITION TO TEACHING YEAR-ROUND MULTIMEDIA CLASSES FOR YOUTH, OUR IN-HOUSE STAFF PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SCREENWRITING, FILMING, PODCASTING, EDITING AND VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES; RECORDING, BROADCASTING, AND STREAMING OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS; AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO MEDIA TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, TRAINING, AND LOW-COST STUDIO FACILITIES. CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE, KCAT TV & RADIO ENABLES OPPORTUNITIES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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KCAT TV SUPPORTS THE TOWN GOVERNMENT BY FILMING, BROADCASTING AND LIVESTREAMING ALL LOS GATOS TOWN COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION AND OTHER SPECIAL MEETINGS. KCAT IS ON-THE-SCENE YEAR-ROUND FILMING AND LIVESTREAMING TO MEMORIALIZE LOCAL EVENTS SUCH AS THE LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATIONS, LOS GATOS HOLIDAY PARADE, VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES, AND TOWN EVENTS. KCAT PROUDLY CREATES AND PRODUCES ORIGINAL LOCAL TV SHOWS AND VIDEO PODCAST CONTENT SUCH AS COFFEE&CANDIDATES, COMMUNITY STORYTELLING, JAZZ TONIGHT, THE KIMBALL HOOKER SHOW, LIT WITH LLOYD, WINE WITH BILL AND MANY MORE. KCAT OFFERS VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES FOR NONPROFITS, CORPORATIONS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND STUDENT PROJECTS, AS WELL AS YEAR-ROUND TV BROADCASTING, PODCASTING, AND DIGITAL STORYTELLING CAMPS AND CLASSES EDUCATING HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS AND ADULTS. MOST RECENTLY KCAT HAS LAUNCHED THE PRODUCERS NETWORK FOR ADULTS 55+ TO UTILIZE THEIR EVERYDAY SKILLS TO CREATE TV CONTENT, HAVE A VOICE, AND TELL THEIR STORIES. KCAT TV & RADIO STUDIOS ARE OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY FOR CLASSES, SHOWS AND DIY SERVICES.AS THE LOCAL NON-PROFIT PUBLIC TV STATION AND MEDIA CENTER, KCAT GIVES A VOICE TO LOS GATOS, MONTE SERENO AND SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITIES BY IGNITING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, FOSTERING INVOLVEMENT, AND TELLING OUR STORIES THROUGH THE MAGIC OF TELEVISION AND DIGITAL MEDIA. KCAT BRINGS VALUE AND VOICE TO OUR COMMUNITY BY MEMORIALIZING IMPORTANT EVENTS, SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOLS, EDUCATING YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND OPPORTUNITIES AND ENABLING MEANINGFUL WAYS FOR SENIORS TO VOLUNTEER AND CONTRIBUTE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Melissa Toren
Executive Dir.
$107,000
William Reagan
Board Member
$0
Joe Pirzynski
Board Member
$0
Jane Hiatt
Secretary
$0
Burton Craig
President
$0
Joanne Stypula Talesfore
Past President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $211,888
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,823
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$217,711
Total Program Service Revenue$243,285
Investment income $203
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 $461,199

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