Trucha is located in McAllen, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Trucha employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trucha 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 12/2022, Trucha generated $479.5k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $233.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 166.8% per year over the past 3 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TRUCHA'S MISSION IS TO INFORM OUR READERS, INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY, AND BUILD A COLLECTIVE INFRASTRUCTURE TO PROUDLY SHARE THE STORIES OF OUR GENTE FOR THE WORLD AS AN INDEPENDENT MULTIMEDIA PLATFORM
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VIDEOGRAPHY PROGRAM - OUR VIDEOGRAPHY WORK CAPTURES OUR LOCAL EXPERIENCES AND HAS FEATURED SHORT FORM INTERVIEW, COVERAGE OF ACTIONS AND LONGER FORM COLLABORATIONS WITH ORGANIZATION INCLUDING PLANNNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTH TEXAS AND THE NATIONAL LATINA INSTITUTE FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH.
MOVEMENT JOURNALISM - TRUCHAS FOCUS ON MOVEMENT JOURNALISM FOSTERS THE VOICES OF LOCAL GRASSROOTS LEADERS AND RGV RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING EDITORIAL SUPPORT, A PLATFORM TO SHARE THEIR WRITING AND EQUITABLE PAYMENT FOR THEIR WORK. TRUCHA HAS AN OPEN PITCH PROCESS AND WELCOMES SUBMISSIONS FOR SHORT AND LONGFORM ARTICLES FROM LOCALS. WE ALSO WORK WITH GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS TO AMPLIFY THEIR MESSAGING AND PROVIDE AN ON THE GROUND ALTERNATIVE PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVE TO OUR AUDIENCE. TRUCHA STAFF FILLS IN WITH ADDITIONAL EDITORIAL SUPPORT WITH FEATURED ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS. THE ISSUES WE PRIORITIZE INCLUDE IMMIGRATION REFORM, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, LGBTQI+ LIBERATION, ABORTION AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE.
CULTURAL PROGRAM - OUR CULTURAL WORK SUPPORTS LOCAL ARTISTS AND CONNECTS THEM TO GRASSROOTS MOVEMENTS. SOME EXAMPLES OF OUR CREATIVE EFFORTS INCLUDE THE PROTECT TRANS YOUTH CAMPAIGN IN SUPPORT AND COLLABORATION WITH GENTEX, THE RGV TRANS CLOSET AND STEP. AS AN ORGANIZATION WE SEEK TO NOT ONLY EMBODY COMMUNITY AWARENESS BUT TO JOYFULLY AND CREATIVELY ACT UPON IT FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR COMMUNITY, OUR LAND, OUR CULTURE AND OUR ANCESTORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Josue Ramirez Director | Trustee | 40 | $65,000 |
Omar Casas Director | Trustee | 40 | $60,000 |
Dr Stephanie Alvarez Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gisela Zuniga Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ismael Melendez Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $479,525 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $479,525 |
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 | $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 | $479,525 |
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. | $67,572 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,743 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $15,183 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $525 |
Payroll taxes | $4,311 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,689 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $84,815 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,660 |
Office expenses | $7,929 |
Information technology | $8,836 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $300 |
Travel | $1,418 |
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 | $1,042 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $3,362 |
Total functional expenses | $233,101 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $377,086 |
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 | $24,775 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $401,861 |
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 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $401,861 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $401,861 |