DESCENDANTS MEDIA GROUP NFP INC

EIN: 814031598 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$50,948
Total Expenses
$47,373
Total Assets
$10,931
Net Assets
$8,646
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
LAURIE A PASLER
Phone
3125438959
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

DESCENDANTS MEDIA GROUP NFP INC, founded in 2016, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $51K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 134% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $47K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

WERE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO INSPIRING AND EDUCATING FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL STORYTELLING. BY SHARING AND LEARNING FROM THE PAST, WELL CONNECT COMMUNITIES, FOSTER EMPATHY, AND HELP CREATE A CULTURE OF PEACE, UNDERSTANDING AND TOLERANCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,724

WWII CURRICULUM COURTROOM 600 CURRICULUM IS STANDARDS-ALIGNED FOR GRADES 7-12 AND USES NUREMBERG TRIAL PRIMARY SOURCES TO TEACH THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF WORLD WAR II IN EUROPE. DURING THE TAX...

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WWII CURRICULUM COURTROOM 600 CURRICULUM IS STANDARDS-ALIGNED FOR GRADES 7-12 AND USES NUREMBERG TRIAL PRIMARY SOURCES TO TEACH THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF WORLD WAR II IN EUROPE. DURING THE TAX YEAR, MODULE 1 PHOTOGRAPHY WAS LICENSED AND EDUCATOR MATERIALS REFINED FOR CLASSROOM USE AND DISTRIBUTION

Program 2
Expenses: $26,323

EDUCATOR TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTED CLASSROOM IMPLEMENTATION OF COURTROOM 600 IN NY, IL, AND NE THROUGH STATE SOCIAL STUDIES CONFERENCES AND DISTRICT-BASED TRAINING. A...

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EDUCATOR TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTED CLASSROOM IMPLEMENTATION OF COURTROOM 600 IN NY, IL, AND NE THROUGH STATE SOCIAL STUDIES CONFERENCES AND DISTRICT-BASED TRAINING. A MODULE 1 OVERVIEW VIDEO WAS PRODUCED AND PUBLISHED ON THE COURTROOM 600 WEBSITE AND YOUTUBE.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,610

PUBLIC PROGRAMS PARTNER WEBINARS, INVITED TALKS, AND AN 80TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT EXPANDED AWARENESS OF COURTROOM 600 AND STRENGTHENED RELATIONSHIPS WITH MISSION- ALIGNED ORGANIZATIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $50,948
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $50,948

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $38,955
Other Expenses $47,373
TOTAL EXPENSES $47,373

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $50,948 $21,776 +1.3%
Expenses $47,373 $34,826 +0.4%
Net Income $3,575 $-13,050 -1.3%
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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
7
Independent Members
7
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
1
$16,300
Total Directors
7
$16,300
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LAURIE A PASLER PRES & EXEC 2.00
Officer Director
$16,300 $0 $16,300
EMILY AHO TREASURER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BERNAT DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ELLEN DONOVAN FULLER DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN GEIRINGER DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE OGRON DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNIE YUZZI DIRECTOR N/A
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
2025 $50,948 $47,373 $10,931 $3,575
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $16,250 $26,088 $18,121 $-9,838
2022 $16,400 $5,883 $27,959 $10,517
2021 $13,830 $15,345 $17,442 $-1,515
2020 $22,307 $3,350 $18,957 $18,957
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