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    Independent Media Institute

    Independent Media Institute

     

    ...Is this your nonprofit?

    ...501(c)(3) organization

    ...Donations are tax-deductible

    ...https://independentmediainstitute.org/

    ...18 West 21st Street
    Suite 901
    New York NY 10010

    212-627-9585


    New York NY | IRS ruling year: 1983 | EIN: 52-1309876  

     

    Organization Mission

    The Independent Media Institute (IMI) has educated the public through a diverse array of independent media projects and programs for more than three decades. We work with journalists and media outlets to shine a spotlight on stories that are vital to the public interest, using multiple media formats and distribution channels.
    In 1998, IMI founded AlterNet, an award-winning news website that published original reporting by independent investigative journalists, syndicated a broad range of partner publications and reached diverse audiences.
    In early 2018, IMI transferred AlterNet to new ownership and re-focused on creating and distributing original, thoughtful explorations of social justice and public interest issues. A selection of our current content continues to publish on AlterNet, in partnership with the new owners. Through both its own reporting and via programs and partnerships with other organizations, IMI continues its pursuit of excellence and social impact in media.

     


    Rating Information

    Needs Improvement


    This charity's score is 74%, earning it a Two-Star rating.


    This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Beacon Weights  
    Historical Ratings  

    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Score

    74

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2021

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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    Key Accountability Metrics

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Majority Independent Board Members - 140% independent members8 out of 8 points  
    ...Independent Board Size - 7 independent members7 out of 7 points  
    ...Independent Audit or Financial Review - No0 out of 15 points  
    ...Material Diversion of Assets - None10 out of 10 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed2 out of 2 points  
    ...Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points  
    ...Whistleblower Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points  
    ...Document Retention and Destruction - Listed4 out of 4 points  
    ...Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes2 out of 2 points  

    Website Disclosures

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed4 out of 4 points  

    Financial Metrics

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 13.96%15 out of 15 points  
    ...Program Expense: Ratio - 61.05%14 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available  
    Salary of Key Persons - No Data Available  
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available  
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available  

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