EIN 38-2386140

Grand Rapids Community Media Center (GRCMC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
33
Year formed
1980
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The CMC is dedicated to building community through media providing avenues for self-expression, uniting diverse points of view, promoting the principles of democracy and an informed electorate and nurturing artistic visions.
Also known as...
Grand Rapids Cable Access Center; Community Media Center
Total revenues
$1,805,596
2023
Total expenses
$1,970,662
2023
Total assets
$3,434,272
2023
Num. employees
33
2023

Program areas at GRCMC

Grtv provides Media production support, tools and transmission for local individuals and nonprofit organizations to create and present multimedia programming to the Community. Grtv provides studio and editing facilities, portable equipment that is available to borrow, and professional staff to advise and facilitate use. Grtv also schedules and manages the playback transmission of two non-commercial Community channels that feature the programming produced and presented by the Community.
Wealthy theatre is a renovated historic theatre providing a technology rich venue for Community use. It is used for Community presentations, concerts, films and stage performances.
Wyce is a non-commerical, listener-supported Community radio station for west Michigan. The format emphasizes an eclectic blend of music, with special emphasis on local and emerging artists. The station provides audio/radio production training and is programmed by approximately 80 "on- air" volunteers. Wyce holds events that honor local artists and events that benefit local nonprofit organizations. Wyce provides Community announcements and promotes events around the Community.
Cmc it services provides low cost information technology services exclusively for area nonprofit organizations including on-site technical support, web design and technology consultation. Services are designed to provide customized technology services that meet unique needs of the nonprofit sector. Education services provide on-site and off-site training in Media production, Media literacy and technology applications, working with both adults and youth through a variety of educational programs. Other services include project based, low-cost Media production services exclusively for the local nonprofit sector and web-based citizen journalism platform, training and support. Rapidian - a hyper-local, web-based Community news and information site. Content is created by volunteer citizen journalists, interns and cmc staff.

Who funds Grand Rapids Community Media Center (GRCMC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Grand Rapids Community FoundationGeneral Operating Support$13,910
The Schmetterling FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
The Bank of America Charitable FoundationProgram/operating Support$500
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at GRCMC

NameTitleCompensation
Starla McDermottExecutive Director$24,433
Linda GellaschPast Past Executi$37,651
Jason WheelerPresident$0
Mark SmithTreasurer$0
Jesse HolcombSecretary$0
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for GRCMC

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$308,341
Program services$1,391,717
Investment income and dividends$22,736
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-10,836
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$92,938
Miscellaneous revenues$700
Total revenues$1,805,596

Form 990s for GRCMC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-07990View PDF
2022-062023-02-03990View PDF
2021-062021-12-30990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-06-26990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Schmetterling Foundation
May 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $13,910 from Grand Rapids Community Foundation
June 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsTelevision producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
711 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Metro area
Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
County
Kent County, MI
Website URL
grcmc.org/ 
Phone
(616) 459-4788
Facebook page
grcmc 
Twitter profile
@grcmc 
IRS details
EIN
38-2386140
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1980
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A32: Television
NAICS code, primary
51512: Television Broadcasting
Parent/child status
Independent
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