Chiaroscuro Institute Inc, operating under the name Reconnect Media, is located in Arlington, VA. As of 12/2018, Reconnect Media employed 5 individuals. Reconnect Media 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 12/2018, Reconnect Media generated $257.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $326.1k during the year ending 12/2018. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.6%) per year over the past 3 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
2018
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE VALUE AND IMPORTANCE OF HUMAN LIFE AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WOMEN SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES:WOMEN SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION WITH MORE THAN 75,000 WOMEN FROM ALL 50 STATES AND VARIOUS POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS BACKGROUNDS. OUR LIST IS MADE UP OF DIVERSE AND INTELLIGENT WOMEN - WITH THOUSANDS OF DOCTORS, LAWYERS, TEACHERS, BUSINESSWOMEN, HOMESCHOOLING MOTHERS, AND LONGTIME COMMUNITY ADVOCATES. OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THESE WOMEN, WHICH BEGAN IN 2012, HAS PRODUCED HUNDREDS OF LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, TOWN HALL MEETINGS, LETTERS AND MEETINGS WITH CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES, SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS, AND THE OCCASIONAL PROTEST, ALL IN SUPPORT OF WOMEN AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM.
I BELIEVE IN LOVE:PRESENTLY, I BELIEVE IN LOVE IS AN ONLINE COMMUNITY, WWW.IBELIEVEINLOVE.COM, WHICH GENERATES HIGHLY SHAREABLE CONTENT ON SEX, DATING, MARRIAGE, PARENTING AND THRIFTY LIVING. THE SITE WAS DEVELOPED AFTER CONSULTING WITH LEADING SOCIOLOGISTS, ECONOMISTS, AND OTHER MARRIAGE AND FAMILY FORMATION EXPERTS. ITS GOAL IS TO INSTILL HOPE AND SOLIDARITY AMONG YOUNG ADULTS IN LOWER-MIDDLE-INCOME AMERICA WHO ASPIRE TO FAITHFUL LOVE AND MARRIAGE, BUT OFTEN FAIL TO REALIZE IT IN THEIR LIVES. ARTICLES ON THE SITE ARE WRITTEN BY YOUNG AMERICANS IN THE LOWER-MIDDLE-INCOME AND THOSE IN THE UPPER-MIDDLE-INCOME WHO HAVE LONG TERM COMMITMENT AND EXPERTISE IN THESE AREAS OF SEX, DATING, MARRIAGE, PARENTING, AND THRIFTY LIVING. WRITERS ALSO (CONT'D ON SCH O) WORK WITH EDITORS, WHO ARE TRAINED AND SENT INTO LOWER-INCOME COMMUNITIES TO BEFRIEND AND HELP YOUNG ADULTS REALIZE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY IN THEIR LIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Helen Alvare President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $27,762 |
Greg Pfundstein Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Terry Polakovic Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Reichert Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Annie Maclean Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Megan Mcdonnell Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $34,875 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $157,790 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $102,392 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $260,182 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$5,152 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $257,053 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $64,875 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,140 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $125,545 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,481 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,812 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,773 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $55,804 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,200 |
Office expenses | $10,445 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $10,689 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,478 |
Interest | $29 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,132 |
Insurance | $7,301 |
All other expenses | $500 |
Total functional expenses | $326,064 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $0 |
Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total net assets or fund balances | $0 |