Backbone Media in San Francisco, California (CA)
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| Backbone Media | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 943288989 |
| Name of Organization | Backbone Media |
| In Care of Name | Noel Schwerin Pres |
| Address | 330 Duncan St, San Francisco, CA 94131-2022 |
| Activities | Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code, Producing films |
| Subsection | Charitable Organization |
| Ruling Date | 03/1998 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 09/2013 |
| Assets | $100,000 to $499,999 |
| Income | $10,000 to $24,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 - Required to file Form 990-N - Income less than $25,000 per year |
| Asset Amount | $264,695 |
| Amount of Income | $20,059 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $20,059 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Arts, Culture and Humanities: Television |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2013: $20,059 (it was $150,144 in 2012)
| Backbone Media: | $20,059 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $179,046 |
Assets in 2013: $264,695 (it was $252,776 in 2012)
| Backbone Media: | $264,695 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $160,322 |
Expenses in 2013: $10,397
| Backbone Media: | $10,397 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $172,462 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2013: 1.9
| Backbone Media: | 1.9 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 1.0 |
Grants share in income in 2013: 100.0%
| Backbone Media: | 100.0% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 61.2% |
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $1,199 | $150,144 | $20,059 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $0 | $150,006 | $20,059 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $1,199 | $138 | $0 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $4,881 | $3,409 | $10,397 |
| Total net assets | $98,541 | $245,276 | $254,709 |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $-3,682 | $146,735 | $9,662 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $102,223 | $98,541 | $245,276 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $0 | $0 | $-229 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $245,276 | $254,709 | |
| Balance Sheets | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $106,041 | $252,776 | $264,695 |
| Total liabilities | $7,500 | $7,500 | $9,986 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $98,541 | $245,276 | $254,709 |
| Other Information | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | No | |
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | No | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No | No | No |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | No | |
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | $0 | |
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | Yes | No | |
| Total amount involved | $7,500 | $0 | |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | No | |
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | No | |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2013) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (for 2009 - 2013) | |
| 2009 - 2013 Total | |
|---|---|
| Public Support | $37,563 |
| Subtotal Support | $189,965 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $189,965 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) that exceeds 2% of the total support | $152,402 |
| Total Support | $189,965 |
| Public Support | $189,965 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $0 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on | $0 |
| Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets | $0 |
| Gross receipts from related activities, etc. | $4,514 |
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| 16 | Grassroots Videos | 2265 Sherry Ct, Livermore, CA 94550 | CA | 2000-12 | $49 |
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| 20 | Bridging Heaven & Earth Foundation | 136 Sumida Gardens Ln206, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 | CA | 2000-03 | $0 |
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