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))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).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.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Sevier | Chair, Executive Director | 2022-2024 | $121,000 | $211,750 | 2 |
| Obinna Osuorji | Treasurer, Operations Director | 2022-2024 | $4,000 | $4,000 | 1 |
| Obinna Osuorji as of 0823 (former) | Treasurer, Operations Director | 2023 | $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.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Sevier | Secretary | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Jacob Bartok | Director | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Corey Harris | Director | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jacob Batock (former) | Director | 2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 5 people listed · 2 paid, $125K · 8 employees · 3 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Sevier | Chair, Executive Director | 40 | $121,000 | $0 | $0 | $121,000 | 2 |
| Obinna Osuorji | Treasurer, Operations Director | 40 | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 | 1 |
| Elaine Sevier | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Jacob Bartok | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Corey Harris | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 5 people listed · 2 paid, $131K · 8 employees · 3 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Sevier | Chair, Executive Director | 40 | $90,750 | $0 | $0 | $90,750 | 2 |
| Obinna Osuorji as of 0823 | Treasurer, Operations Director | 40 | $40,000 | $0 | $0 | $40,000 | 1 |
| Elaine Sevier | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Jacob Bartok | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Corey Harris | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 5 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Sevier | Chairman | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Elaine Sevier | Secretary | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Obinna Osuorji | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jacob Batock | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Corey Harris | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
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.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,481,756 | $1,321,307 | $323,092 | $199,325 | $1,481,756 | $0 | $125,000 | 8 | 3 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,307,025 | $1,920,829 | $316,358 | $38,878 | $1,307,025 | $0 | $130,750 | 8 | 3 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,307,025 | $1,920,829 | $316,358 | $38,878 | $1,307,025 | $0 | $130,750 | 8 | 3 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $679,616 | $26,934 | $652,682 | $652,682 | $679,616 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 5 |
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.
- RESEARCH THEORY INC Austin, TX · 2 people in common (Elaine Sevier, Stuart Sevier)
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
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALFRED P SLOAN FOUNDATION | $124,436 | 1 | $124,436 | 2024 | 2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “INDEPENDENT MEDIA INITIATIVE” | show |
| JOHN TEMPLETON FOUNDATION | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | 2024 | 2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “INDEPENDENT MEDIA INITIATIVE INC” | show |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS | $25,945 | 1 | $25,945 | 2023 | 2023 | Public charity | Exact | show |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC HEALTH WATCH INC | TX | A30 | $1,424,943 | $1,248,616 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $178,876 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION | TX | A30 | $1,484,954 | $1,249,695 | PRESIDENT | $704,815 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SOUTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING SYSTEM | TX | A30 | $2,645,670 | $2,845,540 | PRESIDENT | $101,197 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BRAZOS VALLEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION | TX | A30 | $898,204 | $930,349 | DIRECTOR | $3,033,323 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MONADNOCK MEDIA INC | MA | A30 | $2,152,102 | $2,189,642 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $139,764 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| ECONOMIC FUNDAMENTALS INITIATIVE INC | NJ | A30 | $994,935 | $1,513,978 | President | $42,000 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| 5 MEDIA INC | CA | A30 | $1,673,351 | $1,744,055 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| THEOREM MEDIA INC | CT | A30 | $1,027,784 | $1,137,664 | CEO | $86,282 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| CONCORD INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION INC | MA | A30 | $941,297 | $839,270 | CEO | $103,846 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| WORLD MEDIA FOUNDATION INC | MA | A30 | $837,908 | $897,696 | President | $170,000 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| BEACON MEDIA INC | MO | A30 | $1,771,520 | $1,554,664 | CEO | $166,952 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| ASIAN MEDIA ACCESS INC | MN | A30 | $1,156,674 | $1,048,400 | Secretary/ed | $89,360 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| BREAKTHROUGH BT MEDIA INC | NY | A30 | $1,547,233 | $1,485,913 | Executive Director | $95,724 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| PARTNERS FOR CHRISTIAN MEDIA INC | TN | A30 | $2,797,508 | $3,081,318 | DIRECTOR | $233,027 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| FOUNDATION FOR MINORITY INTERESTS IN MEDIA INC | NY | A30 | $1,574,229 | $2,013,741 | CEO | $265,856 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| COMMUNITY MEDIA CENTER OF MARIN | CA | A30 | $1,158,034 | $1,166,165 | Executive Director | $145,000 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| LATINO MEDIA COLLABORATIVE | CA | A30 | $1,324,039 | $2,028,679 | President | $169,750 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN STUDENT MEDIA CORPORATION | CO | A30 | $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 INC | NY | A30 | $888,369 | $675,924 | CO-EXEC DIRE | $100,456 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| ALABAMA MEDIA FOUNDATION | AL | A30 | $2,319,131 | $2,025,690 | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $169,880 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| OPEN CAMPUS MEDIA INC | DC | A30 | $2,463,790 | $2,973,668 | CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER | $191,446 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| MEDIA LINE LTD | NY | A30 | $1,929,362 | $1,591,186 | PRESIDENT | $155,889 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAINING EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT INC | IL | A30 | $1,198,920 | $1,185,607 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| NASHVILLE PUBLIC MEDIA INC | TN | A30 | $1,411,799 | $1,292,401 | President | $97,500 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
| INDEPENDENT BERKELEY STUDENT PUBLISHING CO INC | CA | A30 | $749,163 | $633,792 | EIC & President | $5,825 | Same NTEE code A30, revenue within 2x |
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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
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,321,307 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $1,920,829 spent · pay $364,459 · grants $858,478 · events $207,550
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,920,829 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $26,934 spent · pay $0 · grants $3,155 · events $5,406
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $26,934 | 100% |
State business registration
- INDEPENDENT MEDIA INITIATIVE INC. TX, CM, Active franchise taxpayer (SOS status A), formed 2022-12-07
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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