CENTER FOR MEDIA AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

EIN: 521328708 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Arlington, VA

Total Revenue
$27
Total Expenses
$13,522
Total Assets
$15,757
Net Assets
$-12,201
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
ROBERT LICHTER PRESIDENT
Tax Period
2017-07-01 to 2018-06-30

CENTER FOR MEDIA AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, founded in 1984, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $27 in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue fell 100% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $14K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 49981% operating deficit.

Mission

RESEARCH, MEDIA MONITORING REPORTS, AND NEWSLETTERS FOR DECISION MAKERS, JOURNALISTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $13,065

RESEARCH, MEDIA MONITORING REPORTS, AND NEWSLETTERS FOR DECISION MAKERS, JOURNALISTS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2017)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $27
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $27

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $12,500
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $13,065
Other Expenses $1,022
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,522

Year-over-Year Comparison

2017 2016 Change
Revenue $27 $35,004 -1.0%
Expenses $13,522 $44,130 -0.7%
Net Income $-13,495 $-9,126 +0.5%
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
3
Independent Members
1
Employees
N/A
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
2
$12,500
Total Directors
3
$12,500
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBERT LICHTER PRESIDENT 37.00
Officer Director
$12,500 $0 $12,500
HONG WANG ADMIND DIRECTOR 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN FRANSWORTH DIRECTOR 0.00
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
2018 $27 $13,522 $15,757 $-13,495
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