INDEPENDENT MEDIA INITIATIVE INC

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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $1.5M · expenses $1.3M · assets $323K

EIN
88-4067747
Address
3908 AVENUE B, AUSTIN, TX 78751-4515
Website
www.theimi.co
NTEE code
A30 Media, Communications Organizations (Arts, Culture and Humanities) published (IRS Business Master File)
Exempt type
501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
Ruling date
February 2023 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
IRS status
Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
Tax-deductible donations
Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
Foundation status
Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
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Mission

To support online content creators who share educational content on social media platforms.

Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).

People paid by the organization

3 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.

NameLatest titleYearsLatest year payTotal pay from hereOrganizations
Stuart Sevier Chair, Executive Director2022-2024 $121,000$211,750 2
Obinna Osuorji Treasurer, Operations Director2022-2024 $4,000$4,000 1
Obinna Osuorji as of 0823 (former) Treasurer, Operations Director2023 $40,000$40,000 1

Officers and directors, no compensation reported

4 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.

NameLatest titleYearsHrs/wk (latest)CompensationOrganizations
Elaine Sevier Secretary2022-2024 1 $0 reported 2
Jacob Bartok Director2023-2024 1 $0 reported 1
Corey Harris Director2022-2024 1 $0 reported 1
Jacob Batock (former) Director2022 1 $0 reported 1

People by year

2024 · 5 people listed · 2 paid, $125K · 8 employees · 3 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Stuart Sevier Chair, Executive Director40 $121,000$0$0 $121,0002
Obinna Osuorji Treasurer, Operations Director40 $4,000$0$0 $4,0001
Elaine Sevier Secretary1 $0$0$0 $02
Jacob Bartok Director1 $0$0$0 $01
Corey Harris Director1 $0$0$0 $01
2023 · 5 people listed · 2 paid, $131K · 8 employees · 3 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Stuart Sevier Chair, Executive Director40 $90,750$0$0 $90,7502
Obinna Osuorji as of 0823 Treasurer, Operations Director40 $40,000$0$0 $40,0001
Elaine Sevier Secretary1 $0$0$0 $02
Jacob Bartok Director1 $0$0$0 $01
Corey Harris Director1 $0$0$0 $01
2022 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 5 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Stuart Sevier Chairman40 $0$0$0 $02
Elaine Sevier Secretary20 $0$0$0 $02
Obinna Osuorji Treasurer1 $0$0$0 $01
Jacob Batock Director1 $0$0$0 $01
Corey Harris Director1 $0$0$0 $01

Highest-paid independent contractors

No independent contractors reported.

Who the money went to

Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.

2024 · 1 grant to organizations · $50K

Listed grants add up to $50,000; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $413,682. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.

2023 · 2 grants to organizations · $325K

Listed grants add up to $325,000; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $858,478. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.

Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.

Who gave

Contributor names are not public for this form type.

Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.

Finances

Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.

RevenueExpensesAssetsNet assetsContributionsProgram revenueOfficer payEmployeesVolunteers
2024 · Form 990 period ending 2024-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$1,481,756$1,321,307 $323,092$199,325 $1,481,756$0 $125,00083
2023 · Form 990 period ending 2023-12-31 · amended · view filing · original 990 ↗
$1,307,025$1,920,829 $316,358$38,878 $1,307,025$0 $130,75083
2023 · Form 990 period ending 2023-12-31 · superseded · view filing · original 990 ↗
$1,307,025$1,920,829 $316,358$38,878 $1,307,025$0 $130,75083
2022 · Form 990 period ending 2022-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$679,616$26,934 $652,682$652,682 $679,616$0 $005

Connected to

Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.

Funders of this organization

3 grantors reported grants to this organization, $180,381 in all, tax years 2023 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV

GrantorTotal givenGrantsLatest year's amountLatest yearYears givenTypeMatchGrants
ALFRED P SLOAN FOUNDATION $124,4361 $124,4362024 2024 Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “INDEPENDENT MEDIA INITIATIVE”
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JOHN TEMPLETON FOUNDATION $30,0001 $30,0002024 2024 Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “INDEPENDENT MEDIA INITIATIVE INC”
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS $25,9451 $25,9452023 2023 Public charity Exact
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Same category: NTEE code and revenue

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OrganizationStateNTEELatest revenueLatest expensesTop-paid titleTop payWhy similar
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TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATIONTXA30 $1,484,954$1,249,695 PRESIDENT$704,815 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x, same state
SOUTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING SYSTEMTXA30 $2,645,670$2,845,540 PRESIDENT$101,197 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x, same state
BRAZOS VALLEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATIONTXA30 $898,204$930,349 DIRECTOR$3,033,323 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x, same state
MONADNOCK MEDIA INCMAA30 $2,152,102$2,189,642 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$139,764 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
ECONOMIC FUNDAMENTALS INITIATIVE INCNJA30 $994,935$1,513,978 President$42,000 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
5 MEDIA INCCAA30 $1,673,351$1,744,055 DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
THEOREM MEDIA INCCTA30 $1,027,784$1,137,664 CEO$86,282 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
CONCORD INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION INCMAA30 $941,297$839,270 CEO$103,846 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
WORLD MEDIA FOUNDATION INCMAA30 $837,908$897,696 President$170,000 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
BEACON MEDIA INCMOA30 $1,771,520$1,554,664 CEO$166,952 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
ASIAN MEDIA ACCESS INCMNA30 $1,156,674$1,048,400 Secretary/ed$89,360 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
BREAKTHROUGH BT MEDIA INCNYA30 $1,547,233$1,485,913 Executive Director$95,724 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
PARTNERS FOR CHRISTIAN MEDIA INCTNA30 $2,797,508$3,081,318 DIRECTOR$233,027 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
FOUNDATION FOR MINORITY INTERESTS IN MEDIA INCNYA30 $1,574,229$2,013,741 CEO$265,856 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
COMMUNITY MEDIA CENTER OF MARINCAA30 $1,158,034$1,166,165 Executive Director$145,000 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
LATINO MEDIA COLLABORATIVECAA30 $1,324,039$2,028,679 President$169,750 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
ROCKY MOUNTAIN STUDENT MEDIA CORPORATIONCOA30 $1,333,498$1,474,154 PRESIDENT/CE$135,965 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
DREAM DARE TO REVITALIZE EDUCATION THRU ARTS & MEDIATION INCNYA30 $888,369$675,924 CO-EXEC DIRE$100,456 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
ALABAMA MEDIA FOUNDATIONALA30 $2,319,131$2,025,690 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER$169,880 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
OPEN CAMPUS MEDIA INCDCA30 $2,463,790$2,973,668 CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER$191,446 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
MEDIA LINE LTDNYA30 $1,929,362$1,591,186 PRESIDENT$155,889 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAINING EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT INCILA30 $1,198,920$1,185,607 President$0 Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x
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Who funds organizations like this

Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).

GrantorTotal givenGrantsOrganizations fundedTypeYearsWhich ones
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING $10,330,613143 41DAF sponsor2014–2024 BOLD IMPACT; VERMONT JOURNALISM TRUST; WORDS OF PEACE INTERNATIONAL; MEDIA ALLIANCE and 37 more
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND $9,916,934177 50DAF sponsor2016–2024 VERMONT JOURNALISM TRUST; OPEN CAMPUS MEDIA INC; COMMITTEE OF 100 INC; UNBRIDLED THOROUGHBRED FOUNDATION and 46 more
FORD FOUNDATION $6,345,70046 14Private foundation2011–2024 WOMENS MEDIA CENTER; UNIONDOCS INC; MOUNTAIN STATE SPOTLIGHT INC; OUTLIER MEDIA and 10 more
UNITED WAY MIAMI INC $5,880,8101 1DAF sponsor2010–2010 WORDS OF PEACE INTERNATIONAL
DONORS TRUST INC $5,825,0007 2DAF sponsor2020–2024 ECONOMIC FUNDAMENTALS INITIATIVE INC; INTERMARIUM FOUNDATION
NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION $4,805,60069 10DAF sponsor2012–2024 ALABAMA MEDIA FOUNDATION; MASTERMEDIA INTERNATIONAL; AMERICAN VALUES; PARTNERS FOR CHRISTIAN MEDIA INC and 6 more
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY $4,056,11516 1DAF sponsor2009–2024 BRAZOS VALLEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION
ANDREW W MELLON FOUNDATION $3,971,00011 2Private foundation2017–2024 RHIZOME COMMUNICATIONS INC; SHIFT DESIGN INC
THE MIAMI FOUNDATION INC $3,799,40989 21DAF sponsor2014–2025 COOPERATIVES FOR A BETTER WORLD; VERMONT JOURNALISM TRUST; INVESTIGATEWEST; OKLAHOMA WATCH INC and 17 more
JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION $3,590,1007 1Private foundation2018–2024 FROM THE TOP INC
JOHN D & CATHERINE T MACARTHUR FOUNDATION $3,553,50017 7Private foundation2010–2024 THE SOUTHERN DOCUMENTARY FUND; OUTLIER MEDIA; ENLACE LATINO NC INC; TRUE STAR FOUNDATION INC and 3 more
JON AND KAREN HUNTSMAN FOUNDATION $3,333,3001 1Private foundation2020–2020 UTAH JOURNALISM FOUNDATION
SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION $3,261,67138 14DAF sponsor2010–2024 APPEAL INC; COMMITTEE OF 100 INC; ECONOMIC HARDSHIP REPORTING PROJECT; MOUNTAIN STATE SPOTLIGHT INC and 10 more
THE SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION $3,256,7573 1Private foundation2023–2025 THE GOOD INFORMATION FOUNDATION
GS DONOR ADVISED PHILANTHROPY FUND FOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC $3,057,50022 8DAF sponsor2017–2024 MEDIA ALLIANCE; BREAKTHROUGH BT MEDIA INC; COMMITTEE OF 100 INC; FROM THE TOP INC and 4 more

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Where the money went

Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.

2024 · Form 990 · $1,321,307 spent · pay $352,269 · grants $413,682 · events $7,015
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Grants to US individuals $362,182$362,182-- 27.4%
Other salaries and wages $199,331$118,993$46,751$33,587 15.1%
Other (as described)IMI Fest Direct Expenses $195,156$195,156$0$0 14.8%
Occupancy $126,707$107,795$18,912$0 9.6%
Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees $125,000$74,620$29,318$21,062 9.5%
Office expenses $91,820$65,749$26,071$0 6.9%
Fees: other services $78,082$62,727$15,355$0 5.9%
Grants to US organizations and governments $51,500$51,500-- 3.9%
Payroll taxes $27,938$15,708$7,816$4,414 2.1%
Travel $22,229$17,725$4,504$0 1.7%
Fees: accounting $18,345$0$18,345$0 1.4%
Fees: legal $14,733$14,578$155$0 1.1%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $7,015$7,015$0$0 0.5%
Insurance $1,269$0$1,269$0 0.1%
Total$1,321,307100%

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2023 · Form 990 · $1,920,829 spent · pay $364,459 · grants $858,478 · events $207,550
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Grants to US individuals $528,478$528,478-- 27.5%
Grants to US organizations and governments $330,000$330,000-- 17.2%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $207,550$197,571$9,979- 10.8%
Other salaries and wages $207,247$97,478$79,812$29,957 10.8%
Other (as described)Supplies $170,460$88,220$82,240- 8.9%
Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees $130,750$61,498$50,353$18,899 6.8%
Fees: other services $106,153$77,532$28,621- 5.5%
Occupancy $85,167$80,157$5,010- 4.4%
Fees: legal $43,142$27,190$15,952- 2.2%
Travel $29,807$4,676$25,131- 1.6%
Payroll taxes $26,462$12,299$10,281$3,882 1.4%
Advertising and promotion $21,745$21,709$36- 1.1%
Office expenses $11,395$7,599$3,796- 0.6%
Fees: accounting $10,659-$10,659- 0.6%
Information technology $6,890$29$6,861- 0.4%
Other (as described)Repairs & maintenance $4,275-$4,275- 0.2%
Insurance $649-$649- 0.0%
Total$1,920,829100%

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2022 · Form 990 · $26,934 spent · pay $0 · grants $3,155 · events $5,406
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Travel $16,260$11,000$5,260- 60.4%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $5,406$5,147$259- 20.1%
Grants to US individuals $3,155$3,155-- 11.7%
Fees: legal $2,000$2,000-- 7.4%
Office expenses $113$88$25- 0.4%
Total$26,934100%

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