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Twin Cities Regional Cable Channel

EIN 41-1574883 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE METRO CABLE NETWORK DISTRIBUTES TO CABLE TELEVISION HOUSEHOLDS THROUGHOUT THE SEVEN-COUNTY METRO AREA NONCOMMERCIAL PROGRAMMING THAT REFLECTS THE INTERESTS AND CONCERNS OF THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THAT MAKE UP THAT REGION. THE CHANNEL STRIVES TO PRESENT A WEEKLY SCHEDULE THAT OFFERS A BROAD SPECTRUM OF CONTENT AND VIEWPOINTS AND PROVIDES A DISTINCTIVE SERVICE THAT IS NOT DUPLICATIVE OF THE PROGRAMMING ON OTHER CABLE CHANNELS.

Income
$192,337
Spending
$138,357
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-59.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 59%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 75% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 2024, 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. $120,941 spent. METRO CABLE NETWORK'S GOAL IS TO TRANSMIT LIVE OR TAPED PROGRAMMING IN AREAS OF GOVERNMENT, CULTURE, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OF INTEREST TO PERSONS IN THE SEVEN COUNTY METRO AREA OF MINNEAPOLIS AND ST PAUL METRO. CABLE NETWORK IMPROVED THE LOOK OF THE CHANNEL WITH THE INTERSTITIALS THAT INCLUDE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEMBER PROMOS AND SCHEDULES OF EACH PROGRAMMING DAY. IT ANIMATED THE CHANNEL 6 LOGO THAT IS SHOWCASED IN BETWEEN ALL PROGRAMS TO BRAND THE CHANNEL'S IDENTITY. THE LOOK CHANGES WITH THE SEASONS AND ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE INTERSTITIALS SHOWCASE THE ORGANIZATION'S 25TH YEAR CELEBRATION. THE STUDIO'S PRODUCTION AREA HAS BEEN UPGRADED WITH NEW CURTAINS AND A GREEN SCREEN. A SAMPLE OF THE PRODUCTIONS IN THE STUDIO INCLUDE AMERICA SALUTES - FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS A PUBLIC HEALTH JOURNAL (COLLABORATION FOR STATE OF MINNESOTA AND HENNEPIN COUNTY)ACTIVE AGING (EXERCISE PROGRAM WITH AND FOR SENIORS)HEAVEN (WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET THERE) LIVE TO TAPE BEFORE A 50 MEMBER STUDIO AUDIENCE. MY PILLOW - TALK SHOW WITH HOST L HILL THE MIKE LINDELL SHOW - THE ORGANIZATION INCREASED OUR SOCIAL MEDIA WEB PRESENCE WHICH INCLUDES MOBILE,FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE AND TWITTER. EVERYONE CAN NOW VIEW CHANNEL 6 PRODUCTIONS ON YOUTUBE AND ON OUR WEBSITE. METRO CABLE NETWORK'S GOAL IS TO TRANSMIT LIVE OR TAPED PROGRAMMING IN AREAS OF GOVERNMENT, CULTURE, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OF INTEREST TO PERSONS IN THE SEVEN COUNTY METRO AREA OF MINNEAPOLIS AND ST PAUL METRO. CABLE NETWORK IMPROVED THE LOOK OF THE CHANNEL WITH THE INTERSTITIALS THAT INCLUDE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEMBER PROMOS AND SCHEDULES OF EACH PROGRAMMING DAY. IT ANIMATED THE CHANNEL 6 LOGO THAT IS SHOWCASED IN BETWEEN ALL PROGRAMS TO BRAND THE CHANNEL'S IDENTITY. THE LOOK CHANGES WITH THE SEASONS AND ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE INTERSTITIALS SHOWCASE THE ORGANIZATION'S 25TH YEAR CELEBRATION. THE STUDIO'S PRODUCTION AREA HAS BEEN UPGRADED WITH NEW CURTAINS AND A GREEN SCREEN. A SAMPLE OF THE PRODUCTIONS IN THE STUDIO INCLUDE AMERICA SALUTES - FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS A PUBLIC HEALTH JOURNAL (COLLABORATION FOR STATE OF MINNESOTA AND HENNEPIN COUNTY)ACTIVE AGING (EXERCISE PROGRAM WITH AND FOR SENIORS)HEAVEN (WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET THERE) LIVE TO TAPE BEFORE A 50 MEMBER STUDIO AUDIENCE. MY PILLOW - TALK SHOW WITH HOST L HILL THE MIKE LINDELL SHOW - THE ORGANIZATION INCREASED OUR SOCIAL MEDIA WEB PRESENCE WHICH INCLUDES MOBILE,FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE AND TWITTER. EVERYONE CAN NOW VIEW CHANNEL 6 PRODUCTIONS ON YOUTUBE AND ON OUR WEBSITE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 December 1987.

    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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