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Easthampton Media Inc

EIN 35-2300666 · Easthampton, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EASTHAMPTON MEDIA IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT FOSTERS CREATIVITY, PERSONAL EXPRESSION, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY DIALOGUES THROUGH TRAINING AND RESOURCES THAT ENABLE ANYONE IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO BE DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT CREATORS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL VIDEO, AUDIO AND MULTIMEDIA TOOLS, A SPACE IN WHICH TO LEARN AND CREATE, AND A LOCAL DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM ON WHICH TO SHARE NONCOMMERCIAL,COMMUNITY ORIENTED,EDUCATIONAL AND CREATIVE WORKS.

Income
$302,121
Spending
$333,989
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
12.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 90%
Employees
11

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $198,837 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS LOCAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING, COVERAGE OF GOVERNMENT AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETINGS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. THE ORGANIZATION'S FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE, WORK, OR ATTEND SCHOOLS IN EASTHAMPTON OR SOUTHAMPTON TO PRODUCE THEIR OWN LOCAL PROGRAMMING, WITH TRAINING IN THE USE OF PROFESSIONAL VIDEO PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND LIVE STUDIO PRODUCTION FACILITY. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERED VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AS PRODUCTION CREW ON LIVE TELEVISED CITY MEETINGS AND MULTICAM PRODUCTIONS OF COMMUNITY EVENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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