The Media Factory

EIN: 460469007 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Burlington, VT

Total Revenue
$1,461,211
Total Expenses
$1,454,394
Total Assets
$3,503,612
Net Assets
$3,133,609
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
Seth Mobley
Phone
8026519692
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

The Media Factory, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $3.1M represent 26 months of operating reserves.

Mission

We work tirelessly to advance free and open media, civic engagmeent and government transparency so that our communities are informed, connected and resilient. These values guide our collective efforts noted below at the Media Factory

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,347,463
Program Service Revenue $67,793
Investment Income $45,955
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,461,211

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $946,502
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,078,402
Other Expenses $507,892
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,454,394

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,461,211 $1,542,857 -0.1%
Expenses $1,454,394 $1,491,271 0.0%
Net Income $6,817 $51,586 -0.9%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
34
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
$194,424
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jessica Wilson Executive Director 040.00
Officer
$78,809 $21,495 $100,304
Seth Mobley Executive Director 040.00
Officer
$91,436 $2,684 $94,120
Keith Oppenheim President 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Art Bell Vice President 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Shelagh Shapiro Secretary 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Dissinger Treasurer 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Raymond Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katherine Bielawa Stamper Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melo Grant Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deb Ellis Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deane Pierce Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eric Agnero Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Colleen Goodhue Director 001.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,461,211 $1,454,394 $3,503,612 $6,817
2022 $1,542,857 $1,491,271 $3,372,246 $51,586
2021 $1,349,556 $1,268,704 $3,436,821 $80,852
2020 $769,190 $732,494 $2,244,356 $36,696
2019 $765,736 $686,546 $2,113,444 $79,190
2018 $808,586 $784,147 $2,005,913 $24,439
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