Independent Media Institute

Organization Overview

Independent Media Institute is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1983. 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, Independent Media Institute employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Independent Media Institute 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, Independent Media Institute generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

IMI AMPLIFIES THE REACH AND IMPACT OF THE WORK PRODUCED OUR PARTNER JOURNALISTS, PUBLIC INTELLECTUALS AND EDITORIAL TEAMS ON THE LEADING ISSUES OF OUR TIMES. THE GOAL IS TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, COLLABORATE WITH MOVEMENTS AND VISIONARIES WHO ARE FIGHTING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE AND PREVENT THE WORST FROM HAPPENING.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES TO ITS PARTNERS: EDITING AND QUALITY CONTROL, VISUAL DESIGN AND ASSISTANCE WITH WEBSITE AND TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT, PROJECT DESIGN AND FUNDRAISING DEVELOPMENT, SYNDICATION TO PARTNER PUBLICATIONS, AND MARKETING, PROMOTION, AND MEDIA BOOKINGS THROUGH ITS EXTENSIVE EMAIL AND SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS. IMI HISTORY:FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES, THE INDEPENDENT MEDIA INSTITUTE HAS SERVED THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE CREATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF CONTENT ABOUT POLITICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES. IT PRODUCED A RANGE OF REPORTS AND IN 1998, IMI FOUNDED ALTERNET, AN AWARD-WINNING NEWS WEBSITE THAT PUBLISHED ORIGINAL REPORTING BY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISTS, S

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IMI CONTINUES TO BUILD ITS AUDIENCE NETWORK THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH PARTNER PUBLICATIONS IN THE US, EXPAND ITS NETWORK OF CONTRIBUTING WRITERS, AND BUILD ITS EXPERT AUDIENCE EMAIL LISTS -- ALL OF WHICH FULFULL IMI'S PUBLIC EDUCATION MISSION


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jan Frel
Executive Director
$150,000
Heeten Kalan
Chairman
$0
Karin Curtis
Treasurer
$0
Buff Ross
Secretary
$0
Brian O Connor
Board Member
$0
Louise Hartman
Board Member
$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$1,366,168
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,366,168
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $74
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $55,000
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,587,041

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Independent Media Institute has recieved totaling $461,759.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$210,000
Arthur Vining Davis Foundation

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$125,000
Ford Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT FOR THE ECONOMY FOR ALL PROJECT WHICH AIMS TO ADVANCE NARRATIVES THAT FOSTER A MORE JUST ECONOMY FOR WORKERS THROUGH ORIGINAL REPORTING AND EXPERT ANALYSIS

$50,000
Codepink Women For Peace

Marina Del Rey, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT LOCAL PEACE ECONOMY

$36,000
Kat Charitable Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$19,729
United Steelworkers

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
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