Nowcastsa is located in San Antonio, TX. The organization was established in 2014. 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 12/2022, Nowcastsa employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nowcastsa is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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NOWCASTSA IS AN ONLINE NEWS ORGANIZATION OPERATED TO EDUCATE AND INFORM SAN ANTONIO RESIDENTS AND PROMOTE AND FACILITATE AN INCLUSIVE CIVIC CONVERSATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NOWCASTSA BELIEVES THAT ACCESS TO DATA AND INFORMATION IS ESSENTIAL TO A HEALTHY DEMOCRACY. NOWCASTSA.COM PUBLISHED 342 EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES, MAPS AND EVENTS AND REACHED 48,857 UNIQUE VISITORS IN 2021. THE MOST VIEWED CONTENT WAS AN INTERACTIVE MAP SHOWING VOTING LOCATIONS AND FREE WATER DISTRIBUTION SITES, AND STORIES REGARDING WINTER WEATHER INFORMATION AND COVERAGE OF THE MAY 5, 2021 AND NOVEMBER 2, 2021 LOCAL ELECTIONS. IN ADDITION, NOWCASTSA PRODUCED 11 LIVE WEBCASTS AND 29 VIDEOS ON ITS YOUTUBE CHANNEL THAT WAS WATCHED A TOTAL OF 118,500 TIMES FOR A TOTAL OF 5,100 HOURS. THE MOST VIEWED VIDEOS PRODUCED THIS YEAR WERE WORLD REFUGEE DAY, CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUMS AND THE FIESTA ESPECIAL ROYAL COURT CORONATION. IN 2021 NOWCASTSA'S TEAM PRODUCED TWO LIVE WEBCASTS ON CROWDCAST.IO, A MAYORAL CANDIDATE TOWN HALL AND A DISTRICT 2 CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM. THE BROADCASTS WERE SEEN BY 96 LIVE VIEWERS AND REPLAYED BY 18 VIEWERS. IN 2021 NOWCASTSA HOSTED FOUR CANDIDATE FORUMS FOR MAYORAL, DISTRICT 1 AND DISTRICT 2 CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES. AROUND 200 PEOPLE ATTENDED IN-PERSON EVENTS. IN 2021 NOWCASTSA PROVIDED MORE THAN 6,670 HOURS OF ON-THE-JOB TRAINING TO 10 INTERNS FROM FIVE LOCAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Charles Andrews Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Crystal Darby Treasuer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Rebecca Flores Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Tracey Groomes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Frances M Guzman Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Charlotte-Anne Lucas Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | $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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $0 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,519 |
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 | $5,519 |
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 | $10,870 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $10,870 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$5,351 |
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 | $5,519 |