Free Spirit Media
Free Spirit Media
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About this organization
Mission
Free Spirit Media cultivates youth and young adult voices to transform media and society.
About
The Organization offers professional development through its programs; Real Chi Youth, Free Spirit Pro, and Industry Pathways. Real Chi Youth offers youth reporters new media platforms to engage Chicago teens about local and national issues while practicing solutions-oriented journalism and documentaries. Free Spirit Pro employs young adult media makers to work with staff production professionals to deliver high-quality work and amazing results for clients and partners. Industry pathways support young adult filmmakers and open access to opportunities, resources, and connections with industry professionals who can help them further their goals in development successful, fulfilling careers.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “Free spirit media transforms media and society by providing opportunities for emerging creators, primarily from communities of color, to produce and distribute original content and to pursue artistic, personal and professional aspirations.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “Free spirit media transforms media and society by providing opportunities for emerging creators, primarily from communities of color, to produce and distribute original content and to pursue artistic, personal and professional aspirations.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as IL.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 as per the filing is 906 S HOMAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60624.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2019 reports a total of 45 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $104,239.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2001.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,418,818 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $194,893 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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