OTV Open Television Inc

EIN: 824446544 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$1,302,650
Total Expenses
$1,541,546
Total Assets
$1,914,967
Net Assets
$1,896,171
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Karim Ahmed
Phone
2093427731
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

OTV Open Television Inc, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

Research and development through ARTIST DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT and Research.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,208,428
Program Service Revenue $91,407
Investment Income $2,815
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,302,650

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $78,144
Salaries & Benefits $552,635
Fundraising Expenses $235,636
Program Expenses $948,145
Other Expenses $910,767
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,541,546

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,302,650 $2,041,918 -0.4%
Expenses $1,541,546 $1,222,545 +0.3%
Net Income $-238,896 $819,373 -1.3%
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
9
Employees
6
Volunteers
10

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
4
$146,220
Total Directors
10
$146,220
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Elijah McKinnon Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer Director
$138,245 $7,975 $146,220
Karim Ahmed Co-Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dayo Lamolo Co-Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Aymar Jean Christian Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Makiah Green Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christine Dvila Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kat Evasco Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hilesh Patel Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jess King Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Fernando Garcia Director 2.00
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
2025 $1,302,650 $1,541,546 $1,914,967 $-238,896
2024 $2,041,918 $1,222,545 $2,177,956 $819,373
2023 $1,004,042 $824,946 $1,330,823 $179,096
2022 $1,139,468 $703,611 $1,190,267 $435,857
2021 $1,269,899 $773,818 $709,548 $496,081
2020 $325,616 $417,794 $206,578 $-92,178
2019 $422,359 $195,871 $330,089 $226,488
2019 $417,050 $195,873 $325,339 $221,177
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