SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION INC

EIN: 222506464 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SOMERVILLE, MA

Total Revenue
$1,125,488
Total Expenses
$806,691
Total Assets
$2,972,200
Net Assets
$1,835,419
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
SEAN EFFEL
Phone
6176288826
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION INC, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $319K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION IS A LEADING PUBLIC ACCESS MEDIA CENTER THAT ENABLES A VIBRANT AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY TO EXPRESS ITS CREATIVITY, EXPLAIN ITS IDEAS, SHARE ITS CULTURES, AND FOSTER THE INDIVIDUAL'S RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH. SCAT SUPPORTS AND CREATES COMMUNITY-DRIVEN MEDIA THROUGH EDUCATION, PRODUCTION RESOURCES, AND DISTRIBUTION ON CABLE TELEVISION AND THE WEB. THIS INCLUDES: PROVIDING MEDIA ARTS TRAINING AND LITERACY TO RESIDENTS (INCLUDING YOUTH AND UNDER- REPRESENTED GROUPS) THAT COMPRISE SOMERVILLE MA AND BEYOND; FACILITATING AUDIO AND VIDEO PRODUCTION THROUGH USE AND LOANING OF STUDIO FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT; TRANSMITTING BOTH COMMUNITY-PRODUCED AND IN-HOUSE CONTENT VIA CABLE ACCESS TELEVISION (SCATV CH 3 ON CHARTER AND RCN),BOSTONFREERADIO.COM, AND VARIOUS WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCES MAINTAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $647,534 Revenue: $53,167

ACCESS TO BROADCAST TIME ON LOCAL CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS AND STREAMING MEDIA PLATFORMS FOR SOMERVILLE RESIDENTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS. YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE AFTER...

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ACCESS TO BROADCAST TIME ON LOCAL CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS AND STREAMING MEDIA PLATFORMS FOR SOMERVILLE RESIDENTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS. YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL, SUMMER, AND OTHER OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN BETWEEN GRADES 3 THROUGH 9. TRAINING AND ACCESS TO VIDEO PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING MEDIA THAT REFLECTS THE PERSPECTIVES OF SOMERVILLE RESIDENTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $973,395
Program Service Revenue $53,167
Investment Income $98,926
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,125,488

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $354,709
Fundraising Expenses $12,915
Program Expenses $647,534
Other Expenses $451,982
TOTAL EXPENSES $806,691

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,125,488 $848,656 +0.3%
Expenses $806,691 $492,291 +0.6%
Net Income $318,797 $356,365 -0.1%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
16
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$78,418
Total Directors
17
$78,418
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SEAN EFFEL EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$43,054 $0 $43,054
KATHLEEN POWERS EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$30,587 $4,777 $35,364
JESSE BUCKLEY PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES KELSH VICE PRESIDE 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN LONG TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH LYNCH CLERK 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY BLOM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACEY LEAH PRATT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ED HALLORAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY HARDY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE WONG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH CONSTANTINE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIP LYALL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON PRAMUS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANA LINDO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA WALSH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN BARNABY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,125,488 $806,691 $2,972,200 $318,797
2023 $848,656 $492,291 $1,548,841 $356,365
2022 $494,763 $413,754 $1,144,555 $81,009
2021 $567,271 $536,079 $1,155,082 $31,192
2020 $502,527 $487,812 $1,095,937 $14,715
2019 $425,592 $520,780 $1,071,305 $-95,188
2018 $452,365 $552,089 $1,066,810 $-99,724
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