WALLINGFORD PUBLIC ACCESS ASSOCIATION INC: Form 990, tax year 2024

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Organization
WALLINGFORD PUBLIC ACCESS ASSOCIATION INC (EIN 06-1378847)
Tax period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
Filed
2025-10-27
IRS object ID
202513019349300706
Schema version
2024v5.0
Source
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Return2025-10-27T19:05:52-07:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2024-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2024-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

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EIN061378847EIN

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Phone2032949722PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

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Address Line128 S Orchard StreetAddressLine1Txt
CityWallingfordCityNm
State AbbreviationCTStateAbbreviationCd
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PersonSusan HuizengaPersonNm
Person TitleExecutive DirectorPersonTitleTxt
Phone2032945793PhoneNum
Signature2025-10-02SignatureDt
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IRS Responsible Prty Info CurrYes (1)IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd
Tax2024TaxYr
Build TS2025-03-06 01:10:19ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

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Business Name Line1WPAA-TV and Community Media CenterBusinessNameLine1Txt

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Address Line128 S Orchard StAddressLine1Txt
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Gross Receipts$133,558GrossReceiptsAmt
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Website Addresshttp://wpaa.tv/WebsiteAddressTxt
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Formation1993FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateCTLegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionMission: To provide a brave, safe, creative space for a diversity of expression within our community of Wallingford, CT, and beyond, with media tools and space for media creation and distribution, inclusive of story performance, advocacy, concurrent with a public art gallery integrated throughout the building on related themes. Bylaws: for the purpose of empowering the people of Wallingford and beyond to uplift the community through story, conversation, and content creation by operating a community centric, digital media center and public art gallery. Goal: To operate a community based media center, inclusive of a television studio with community meetings, a performance space, and a galleryActivityOrMissionDesc
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Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$6,486ExpenseAmt
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DescFacility and technology upgrades for content creation: In 2024, the organization completed the PEGPETIA technology infrastructure project designed to enhance program delivery and data management. The total cost of the project was $43,218, consisting of $36,732 in capital expenditures for equipment and system hardware, which were capitalized and will be depreciated over five years, and $6,486 in software and implementation expenses recorded as current-year program expenses.Desc

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DescMake TV activities, staff support for volunteer producers, youth training and distribution fees: The organization expanded its outreach and educational efforts through events, public signage, and professional development activities for staff and volunteers. Community programs included public art exhibits, training opportunities, and events to strengthen partnerships and visibility. These activities enhanced engagement with diverse audiences and supported continued learning within the organization.Desc

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DescThe organization supported literacy and creative expression by publishing and promoting community-authored books. Activities included printing, distribution, and marketing efforts that celebrate local voices and foster a culture of reading and storytelling.Desc

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support CY5090.99606PublicSupportCY509Pct
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Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

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Form And Line ReferenceSchedule A, Part I, Line 5FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationSummer youth employment program places 6 youth for 6 weeks, 19 hrs week minimum wage for OJT. Workforce alliance grant processed through town of Walingford Youth & Social Services: Value $8,000ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

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ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

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Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Revenues Included$0RevenuesIncludedAmt
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Collection Used Pub ExhibitionYes (X)CollectionUsedPubExhibitionInd
Solicited Assets Sale0SolicitedAssetsSaleInd

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

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Endowments Held Unrelated OrgYes (1)EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related Org0EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Land LandGrp

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Investment Cost Or Other Basis$44,526InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt
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Total Book Value Land Buildings$291,324TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule D, Part III, Line 1The Nelson Carty Ford Memorial Art collection includes commissioned work, gifts, and loaned items that collectively can be classified as social action art. The themes align with the organization's purpose to uplift stories that people are passionate about, such as the health of the planet, civil rights, women's issues, and mental health, as well as explore the intersection between art and technology. The Organization maintains this collection consisting primarily of community-based works and media-related art that reflect the themes of communication, creativity, and cultural education central to its mission. The collection supports the Organization's purpose of fostering public engagement, creative expression, and education through exhibitions and related programs accessible to the community. The collection is held for public exhibition and educational purposes and is preserved, protected, and cared for as part of the Organization's commitment to public service. In accordance with the Organization's policy and the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 958-360, Accounting for Collections (formerly SFAS No. 116), the collection has not been capitalized in the accompanying financial statements. Items in the collection are not held for financial gain or investment purposes. Expenditures related to acquisition, conservation, or exhibition are expensed as incurred. Any proceeds from the sale or deaccession of collection items, if applicable, are restricted to the acquisition or direct care of other items in the collection.
Schedule D, Part III, Line 4Nelson Carty Ford Memorial Exhibit includes social action art pieces related to advocacy for underrepresented voices and issues such as civil rights, humanitarian aid, health of the planet, women, mental health, and the intersection of art and technology in story. Streetshotz and the public mural, Hercules, have been featured in video stories. Most pieces are on loan. A few are functional and are commissioned to amplify a story or support media making.
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4studioW Advocacy Fund at Community Foundation Greater New Haven will support the organization's purpose in response to a decline in its historic primary revenue source, cable TV subscriber fees. Established as a Designated Fund for the benefit of Wallingford Public Access Association, Inc. d/b/a WPAA-TV and Community Media Center (studioW). Should studioW cease to exist, this Fund will become a preference fund to support organizations in the Greater New Haven Area that empower creatives working in the public interest to uplift their community with arts and humanities projects (i.e. videos, murals, books, staged readings, and/or documentaries).

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (14 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Form 990, Header, Line ASupplemental Information - Depreciation Detail: Detailed depreciation calculations are maintained on Form 4562 and supporting schedules on file with the organization. These schedules substantiate the total 2024 depreciation expense of $36,239 reported in Part IX, Line 22 and the accumulated depreciation of $133,868 shown in Part X, Line 10b.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2Volunteer Executive Director is wife of a Board Member.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11bDraft 990 and other Policy Documents are reviewed annually in October including 990 based on file deadline extension.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12cConflicts of Interest are identified, if applicable, at annual meeting. Board members sign conflict of interest status when joining the board.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15In 2014 a memorandum of understanding was entered into creating a uncompensated administrative role for executive director.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19Transparency information is publicly available here https://wpaa.tv/sunshine/ and with the cable TV regulator by annual support review reporting on their website.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 25Part IX, Line 25 column management includes Accounting fees, Insurances, and all depreciation to more accurately reflect direct program costs in accomplishments.
Form 990, Part X, Line 1Part X - Cash and Savings: The organization held $21,748 in operating checking and $25,348 in savings accounts at year-end, as confirmed by December 31 bank statements. These balances are presented separately on Lines 1 and 2 and are not included in investments or fixed assets.
Form 990, Part X, Line 10aPart X - Lines 10a-10b / Part IX - Line 22: Depreciation for the year ended December 31, 2024, totals $36,239 and includes building ($4,439), improvements ($9,255), prior equipment ($15,442), and new PEGPETIA equipment ($7,103). The total basis of depreciable assets at year-end was $289,033 with accumulated depreciation of $133,868. The decrease from prior years reflects the conclusion of shorter-life assets placed in service before 2018 and the addition of new PEGPETIA-funded assets in 2024.
Form 990, Part X, Line 10cThe Organization capitalizes land, buildings, improvements, and qualifying equipment at cost. Land is not depreciated. Buildings and improvements are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. Equipment is depreciated on a straight-line basis over five years. In 2023, PEGPETIA-funded technology and facility upgrades were partially capitalized. Hardware, fixtures, and other tangible assets totaling $35,516 are depreciated over five years. Software and short-term digital licenses totaling $6,496 were expensed as incurred. Total 2024 depreciation expense was approximately $20,797, consisting of $4,439 for the building, $9,255 for improvements, and $7,103 for PEGPETIA equipment. Accumulated depreciation is reflected in the Statement of Financial Position
Form 990, Part XI, Line 4Part XI - Line 4 (Capital for Change Investment): During 2024 the organization increased its impact investment in Capital for Change from $30,000 to $65,000, an additional $35,000 funded from board-designated cash reserves. The investment is recorded at cost and reported on Part X Line 12 (Investments - Other). This change is reflected as an adjustment to net assets on Part XI Line 4.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5Part XI - Line 5: The organization reported a change in the fair value of its investment fund ("Freeman's Purse Fund") held at The Community Foundation. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the fund experienced an unrealized market value decrease of $1,587, which is reflected as a reduction in net assets on Line 5. This change does not affect the organization's revenues or expenses and corresponds to the year-end valuation difference provided by the Foundation.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9Part XI, Line 9 - Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances Line 9 reflects non-operating changes in net assets totaling $68,705. These changes include: $36,732 of capital additions for the PEGPETIA equipment purchase, which was capitalized and will be depreciated over five years; and $33,413 representing the net increase in program-related investments, including additional funding for Capital for Change and loss in Freeman's Purse Fund. Together, these adjustments reconcile the beginning net assets of $405,139 and current-year operating increase of $18,312 to the year-end net assets of $492,156, consistent with Part X, Line 32 (Column B).
Schedule B, Part IREGARDING SCHEDULE B - SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTORS: THE GRANTS FROM CABLE SUBSCRIBERS IS INCOME RECEIVED FROM COMCAST AND FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS. THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY, FORMERLY CALLED THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITY CONTROL, IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT REQUIRES A PORTION OF THE CABLE BILL FUND THE OPERATION OF NON-PROFIT PUBLIC ACCESS STATIONS. IN EFFECT ALL OF THE CABLE SUBSCRIBERS IN WALLINGFORD, CT ARE DONORS TO THE WALLINGFORD PUBLIC ACCESS ASSOCIATION, INC

Reasonable Cause Explanation ReasonableCauseExplanation

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ExplanationThe organization transitioned accounting software from QuickBooks to Aplos and Gusto in 2025. Form 8868 for an extension was approved for Nov 15, 2025 due date. In the new process, the initial submission was via paper. The IRS received and returned that submission on June 9, 2025, and Sept 5, 2025, LTR 2695C directing us to e-file with an approved vendor. Determination of an approved vendor that could support our situation was pursued.ExplanationTxt

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