Round Earth Media

EIN: 364580701 501(c)(3)

Minneapolis, MN

Total Revenue
$226,186
Total Expenses
$350,812
Total Assets
$440,708
Net Assets
$439,953
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
Mary Stucky
Phone
9529358088
Tax Period
2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

Round Earth Media, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit that reported $226K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 107% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $351K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 55% operating deficit.

Mission

To produce journalism that explains how the policies and actions of the developed world change the lives of people around the globe; make other cultures real to the American public through vivid, first-hand stories of individuals ; support and mentor the next generation of global journalists while reporting under-covered stories for world-wide audiences, and adhere to the highest journalistic standards to provide information citizens need to make informed decisions about globally important issues. For more please visit our website: http://roundearthmedia.org/

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $209,883 Revenue: $0

Our reporting project in Haiti is designed to increase awareness and understanding of challenges faced by vulnerable populations caused by structural inequalities through in-depth journalism...

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Our reporting project in Haiti is designed to increase awareness and understanding of challenges faced by vulnerable populations caused by structural inequalities through in-depth journalism published in Haiti and in international media outlets. This project focuses on places and issues that are neglected in today's 24 hour cycle of daily headline news. This journalism is produced with partnerships of early career journalists using the unique Round Earth model. Our reporting has reached millions of listeners and readers in Haiti and the US via major media outlets. For more information see http://www.roundearthmediahaiti.org/

Program 2
Expenses: $24,170 Revenue: $0

A student journalism program in Morocco continues in collaboration with SIT Study Abroad. Round Earth Media is providing compelling learning opportunities that will cultivate the next generation of...

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A student journalism program in Morocco continues in collaboration with SIT Study Abroad. Round Earth Media is providing compelling learning opportunities that will cultivate the next generation of global journalists along with opportunities for them to report much-needed news and information for international audiences. For more on the stories produced from Morocco, audience reached and journalists trained visit: http://morocco.roundearthmedia.org/

Program 3
Expenses: $27,074 Revenue: $0

A student journalism program in South Africa continues in collaboration with SIT Study Abroad. Round Earth Media is providing compelling learning opportunities that will cultivate the next generation...

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A student journalism program in South Africa continues in collaboration with SIT Study Abroad. Round Earth Media is providing compelling learning opportunities that will cultivate the next generation of global journalists along with opportunities for them to report much-needed news and information for international audiences. Our South African media partners have expanded to include The Times, Groundup and The Daily Maverick with American students based in those newsrooms and partnered with young South African reporters. For more on the stories produced, audience reached and journalists trained visit: http://southafrica.roundearthmedia.org/

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

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Financial Overview (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $226,165
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $21
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $226,186

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $73,056
Fundraising Expenses $13,712
Program Expenses $283,830
Other Expenses $277,756
TOTAL EXPENSES $350,812

Year-over-Year Comparison

2018 2017 Change
Revenue $226,186 $109,125 +1.1%
Expenses $350,812 $221,271 +0.6%
Net Income $-124,626 $-112,146 +0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
2
Volunteers
4

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
3
$55,000
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Brad Lehrman Treasurer 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Carla Baranauckas Secretary 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Amine Kabbajj Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ann Mond Johnson Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter Prengaman Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ron Henkoff Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Knaeble Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Plimpton Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Stucky Executive Director 40
Officer
$55,000 $0 $55,000
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
2018 $226,186 $350,812 $440,708 $-124,626
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