2025-03-20T14:21:46-05:00 2023-12-31 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 77027 990 2023-01-01 884067747 Independent Media Initiative Inc INDE 5122701582 3908 Avenue B 115 Austin TX 78751 Stuart Sevier Board Chair/Executive Director 5122701582 2025-03-20 1 0 Barbara Murphy P01386215 7134395739 2025-03-20 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Stuart Sevier 3908 Avenue B 115 Austin TX 78751 1307025 0 X www.theimi.co X 2022 DE To support online content creators who share educational content on social media platforms. 5 3 8 3 0 0 679616 1307025 0 0 0 0 0 0 679616 1307025 3155 858478 0 0 0 364459 0 0 52738 23779 697892 26934 1920829 652682 -613804 652682 316358 0 277480 652682 38878 X The Independent Media Initiative (IMI) supports online content creators who share their creativity with integrity and humility on platforms such as YouTube, podcasts, and TikTok. 0 0 734936 330000 Through a combination of direct support, mentored fellowships, and community-building programs, IMI creates an ecosystem of independent media creators with the vision and skills to produce high-quality and engaging educational and artistic content for the public good. 799500 528478 IMI Fest, produced by the Independent Media Initiative (IMI), is a pioneering annual event dedicated to celebrating independent media creators who produce and share their work online. The festival, held each November, brings together a diverse group of independent creators, educators, storytellers, and industry professionals from various disciplines, genres, and formats for a weekend focused on discovery, inspiration, and innovation.Continued on Schedule O IMI Fest offers a rich array of workshops, exhibits, performances, panels, and screenings designed to foster community, connection, and professional development within the independent media ecosystem. With over 100 attendees, the 2023 inaugural event served as a unique gathering for independent creators to engage in meaningful conversations and collaborations. A highlight of the festival is the presentation of the IMI Awards, the first prestige award created specifically to honor excellence in independent media. 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Amended Return Explanation The organization is amending Form 990 to reclassify a payment as a grant to the receipient organization. This grant is now reflected on Part IX, line 1 and on Schedule I. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Elaine Sevier and Stuart Sevier have a family relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The members of IMI are its directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Chairman and Treasurer review and approve Form 990 prior to providing it to the Board of Directors and filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Each director, principal officer, and member of a committee with board-delegated powers must annually sign the conflict of interest statement. If a potential conflict of interest is disclosed, the governing board or a delegated committee will determine whether a conflict of interest exists. The individual in question will be excluded from the discussion and voting on the conflicted matter. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a To determine the Executive Director's salary, the other Board members conducted a compensation study and compared compensation of executives in similar locations and with similar experience and education. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Available upon request.