INDEPENDENT MEDIA PRODUCERS NETWORK SOCIETY
Charitable organizationArts·PO BOX 8583 STN CENTRAL · VICTORIA, BC · V8W 3S2·BN 859577256RR0001·website ↗
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-09-30
Cents to cause T1
86¢
of each dollar spent, to programs
Operating overhead T1
14%
typical range 5–35%
Reserves T1
0.2 yr
of program spending, in cash and investments
Revenue T1
$169K
not reviewed by an analyst (Charity Intelligence)
— means the filing doesn't include the lines needed; details and sources below.·How to read these figures
Common questions
How do I donate to Independent Media Producers Network Society?
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Is Independent Media Producers Network Society a registered charity?
Per CRA records, it filed a F2024 T3010 return under charity number 859577256RR0001. Registration status can change, so check the CRA charities listing for its current status. Only a currently registered charity can issue an official donation receipt.
Where is Independent Media Producers Network Society located?
Per its F2024 T3010, its address on file is PO BOX 8583 STN CENTRAL, VICTORIA, BC, V8W 3S2. Source.
What does Independent Media Producers Network Society do?
In its own words, from its F2024 T3010 filing: "MEDIANET HAS THREE MAIN PROGRAM AREAS: 1) CREATION OF MEDIA ART; 2) TRAINING PROGRAMS TO CREATE MEDIA ARTWORKS; 3) EXHIBITION OF MEDIA ART. FOR THE CREATION OF MEDIA ART MEDIANET CONTINUES TO SUPPORT MEDIA ARTS IN THE VICTORIA REGION PROVIDING ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED TOOLS FACILITIES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT NEEDED TO…" Full program description.
How much of Independent Media Producers Network Society's spending goes to programs?T1
Per its F2024 T3010, 86¢ of each dollar it spent went to programs (self-reported, not independently verified). Full figures.
How big is Independent Media Producers Network Society?T1
Its last-reported revenue was $169K (F2024), which places it in Charity Compass's under $1M revenue band, alongside 27,629 other operating charities.
What it does — in its own words
Ongoing programs
MEDIANET HAS THREE MAIN PROGRAM AREAS: 1) CREATION OF MEDIA ART; 2) TRAINING PROGRAMS TO CREATE MEDIA ARTWORKS; 3) EXHIBITION OF MEDIA ART. FOR THE CREATION OF MEDIA ART MEDIANET CONTINUES TO SUPPORT MEDIA ARTS IN THE VICTORIA REGION PROVIDING ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED TOOLS FACILITIES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT NEEDED TO MAKE WORKS OF MEDIA ART. WE CONTINUE TO HOLD WORKSHOPS AND PRODUCTION PROGRAMS TEACHING SKILLS SUCH AS VIDEO PRODUCTION EDITING ANALOGUE FILMMAKING AND NEW MEDIA AND OUR FLUX MEDIA GALLERY REGULARLY PROGRAMS SCREENINGS ARTISTS' TALKS AND EXHIBITIONS BOTH IN THE GALLERY AND ONL… Show more
MEDIANET HAS THREE MAIN PROGRAM AREAS: 1) CREATION OF MEDIA ART; 2) TRAINING PROGRAMS TO CREATE MEDIA ARTWORKS; 3) EXHIBITION OF MEDIA ART. FOR THE CREATION OF MEDIA ART MEDIANET CONTINUES TO SUPPORT MEDIA ARTS IN THE VICTORIA REGION PROVIDING ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED TOOLS FACILITIES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT NEEDED TO MAKE WORKS OF MEDIA ART. WE CONTINUE TO HOLD WORKSHOPS AND PRODUCTION PROGRAMS TEACHING SKILLS SUCH AS VIDEO PRODUCTION EDITING ANALOGUE FILMMAKING AND NEW MEDIA AND OUR FLUX MEDIA GALLERY REGULARLY PROGRAMS SCREENINGS ARTISTS' TALKS AND EXHIBITIONS BOTH IN THE GALLERY AND ONLINE.
New programs
IN THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR WE PARTNERED WITH ONMYPLANET.CA AND LOCAL ARTIST ANNA MALKIN TO HOST A SERIES OF COMMUNITY EVENTS FOCUSED ON SHARING THE EXPERIENCES OF 2SLGBTQIA+ OLDER ADULTS THE SERIES WAS CALLED ALLIES IN ACTION. EACH SESSION INVOLVED THE SCREENING OF A FILM HIGHLIGHTING STORIES OF COMMUNITY ACTION AND RESILIENCE FOLLOWED BY A DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY BUILDING NAD DURING SPRING BREAK OUR TECHNICAL DIRECTOR FACILITATED A WEEK LONG FILMMAKING WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH AGED 8-13 AT STAUTW FIRST NATION WHERE THE KIDS LEARNED TO USE VIDEO CAMERAS MICROPHONES AND LIGHTS AND EACH PARTICIP… Show more
IN THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR WE PARTNERED WITH ONMYPLANET.CA AND LOCAL ARTIST ANNA MALKIN TO HOST A SERIES OF COMMUNITY EVENTS FOCUSED ON SHARING THE EXPERIENCES OF 2SLGBTQIA+ OLDER ADULTS THE SERIES WAS CALLED ALLIES IN ACTION. EACH SESSION INVOLVED THE SCREENING OF A FILM HIGHLIGHTING STORIES OF COMMUNITY ACTION AND RESILIENCE FOLLOWED BY A DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY BUILDING NAD DURING SPRING BREAK OUR TECHNICAL DIRECTOR FACILITATED A WEEK LONG FILMMAKING WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH AGED 8-13 AT STAUTW FIRST NATION WHERE THE KIDS LEARNED TO USE VIDEO CAMERAS MICROPHONES AND LIGHTS AND EACH PARTICIPANT MADE A SHORT MUSIC VIDEO THAT WAS SHARED AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM. WE ALSO HAD A MONTHS LONG EXHIBITION WITH LOCAL ARTISTS HOSTED FILM WORKSHOPS AND CONTINUED TO SUPPORT NEW MEDIA WORK THROUGH COLLABORATION AND TRAINING.
Program descriptions from its F2024 T3010 filing, verbatim · self-reported · this is also the text our semantic search matches against. source ↗
Tier 1 — what we computed (open data)
From the charity's own F2024 T3010 filing. Self-reported; not independently verified. You can recompute every figure. New to these terms? Read what cents to the cause, overhead and reserves mean.
86¢
Per its F2024 T3010, 86¢ of each dollar spent went to programs. The rest ran the organization and raised money; higher is not automatically better.
Sector median: 89¢ across 55,155 computed charities; 89¢ among those its size (under $1M).
this charity 86¢ · sector median 89¢ · all 55,155 computed charities
T3010 line 5000 ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
14%
Management, administration, and fundraising as a share of total spending. We treat 5–35% as the typical range; we state the figure, you judge.
T3010 line (5010 + 5020) ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
0.2 yr
Years that cash, bank balances and investments on hand could cover program spending; liabilities and restricted funds are not netted out.
Charities its size (under $1M, 27,629): median 1 yr; 14% hold under half a year. All operating charities: median 0.8 yr.
T3010 line (4100 + 4140) ÷ 5000 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
Total revenue
T1 · computed (open data)$169K
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)0%
Share of revenue from receipted donations.
T3010 line 4500 ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
38%
Share of revenue from federal, provincial, and municipal sources.
T3010 line 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
Where the money comes from
Shares of last-reported revenue, per its F2024 T3010. Self-reported; not independently verified.
Receipted donationsT1
0%
T3010 4500 ÷ 4700
GovernmentT1
38%
T3010 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700
Other revenueT1
62%
T3010 remainder ÷ 4700
Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Over the years
Every figure as filed at each fiscal period end, 2019–2024.
| Period end | Revenue | Cents to cause | Overhead | Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-30 | $154K | 54¢ | 46% | — |
| 2020-09-30 | $185K | 56¢ | 44% | 1.4 yr |
| 2021-09-30 | $279K | 59¢ | 39% | 0.5 yr |
| 2022-09-30 | $223K | 76¢ | 24% | 0.3 yr |
| 2023-09-30 | $204K | 54¢ | 46% | 0.6 yr |
| 2024-09-30 | $169K | 86¢ | 14% | 0.2 yr |
| trend |
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From its T3010 filings (CRA annual releases) · self-reported, not audited by us · when a period is restated in a later release, the newest figures are shown · ✱ = cents-to-cause outside the valid 0–100% range (filing error; not used in rankings). source ↗
★ Tier 2 — Charity Intelligence (analyst-reviewed)
Not rated by Charity Intelligence. Their analysts cover 819 of Canada's 83,761 charities; absence of a rating says nothing about this charity. Our computed figures above stand on their own.
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Board of directors
4 directors reported · 4 of 4at arm's length
- LEL, JASONPRESIDENTarm's length
- MICHAELS, CAROL-LYNNEVICE PRESIDENTarm's length
- ODOWCHIUK, GABRIELLESECRETARY/TREASURERarm's length
- HAQ, FARHEENBOARD MEMBERarm's length
From its F2024T3010 filing (public CRA record), as filed. “Arm's length” means not related to other officials by family or business ties. source ↗
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