Nonprofit · EIN 20-2233057
OPEN SOURCE MEDIA INC
Tax-exempt · CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $197,246 | $255,354 | -$58,108 | $47,495 | $15,594 | $31,901 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $163,335 | $270,952 | -$107,617 | $110,262 | $20,253 | $90,009 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $197,228
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $18
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $198,077
- Other salaries and wages
- $13,750
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $240,652
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,175
- Travel
- $920
- Depreciation
- $472
- Program services (functional)
- $211,200
- Management and general (functional)
- $31,457
- Fundraising (functional)
- $12,697
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $110,262
- Total assets, end of year
- $47,495
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,594
- Net assets, end of year
- $31,901
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,334
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $31,901
- Gross receipts
- $197,246
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY C MCGRATH | TREASURER & DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $125,385 |
| CHRISTOPHER LYDON | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $73,462 |
| EDWARD D HENDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN PALFREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAKE SHAPIRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY C MCGRATH | TREASURER & DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $130,000 |
| CHRISTOPHER LYDON | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $75,000 |
| EDWARD D HENDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN PALFREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAKE SHAPIRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 46 SHEPARD ST APT 1, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1520
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARY C MCGRATH, 46 SHEPARD STREET UNIT 1, CAMBRIDGE, MA 021381520
- Signed the 990
- MARY C MCGRATH, TREASURER
- Phone
- (617) 797-9411
- Website
- WWW.RADIOOPENSOURCE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FINER & FINER
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND ISSUES OF CIVIC, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL INTEREST WITH EMPHASIS ON THE ROLE OF BOSTON IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS AN ONLINE INTERNET COMMUNITY FOCUSING ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND ISSUES OF CIVIC, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL INTEREST WITH EMPHASIS ON THE ROLE OF BOSTON IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS, AND CONSISTING OF INTERVIEWS AND CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE HOST AND VARIOUS GUESTS AND CALLERS ON A SELECTED TOPIC. THE ONLINE COMMUNITY ALLOWS THE PUBLIC TO INTERACT WITH THE HOST AND GUEST THROUGH TEXT OF GUEST INTERVIEWS, DOWNLOADABLE AUDIO CONTENT, AND POSTINGS OF COMMENTARY. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ARCHIVES OF BOTH ITS AUDIO PROGRAMS AND WRITTEN TOPIC COMMENTARY FOR REPEAT LISTENING AND/OR FURTHER DISCUSSION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PRODUCES A WEEKLY COMPANION RADIO PROGRAM ENTITLED OPEN SOURCE (THE "SERIES"). THE PROGRAM IS BROADCAST ON PUBLIC RADIO IN MASSACHUSETTS AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET THROUGH LIVE STREAMING AND PODCASTING.Expenses $211,200
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-2233057
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A34)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $47,495
- Income (IRS master file)
- $197,246
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $197,246 | $255,354 | $47,495 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $163,335 | $270,952 | $110,262 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $350,087 | $281,270 | $219,665 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-2233057).
Questions about OPEN SOURCE MEDIA INC
- What is the EIN of OPEN SOURCE MEDIA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPEN SOURCE MEDIA INC is 20-2233057.
- Is OPEN SOURCE MEDIA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to OPEN SOURCE MEDIA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OPEN SOURCE MEDIA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of OPEN SOURCE MEDIA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OPEN SOURCE MEDIA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of OPEN SOURCE MEDIA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARY C MCGRATH.
- Who are the officers and directors of OPEN SOURCE MEDIA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,385 (MARY C MCGRATH, TREASURER & DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does OPEN SOURCE MEDIA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $197,246, expenses of $255,354 and total assets of $47,495 at year end.
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