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Social Media Research Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Media, Communications Organizations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$158k (2024)

Expenses
$136k (2024)

Total Assets
$44.3k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$158,287
Expenses
$136,037
Net Income
$22,250
Net Assets
$44,269
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $158,287
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $44,269
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $44,269
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marc A Smith (President) $65,318 $0
Vladimir Barash (Chief Information Officer) $0 $0
Libby Hemphill (Chief Technology Officer) $0 $0
Scott Golder (Secretary) $0 $0
Natasha Milic Frayling (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$198,000
Expenses
$180,719
Net Income
$17,281
Net Assets
$22,019
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $198,000
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $98,000
54.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $22,019
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $22,019
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marc A Smith (President) $98,000 $0 $0
Scott Golder (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Natasha Milic Frayling (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Vladimir Barash (Chief Information Officer) $0 $0 $0
Libby Hemphill (Chief Technology Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$213,750
Expenses
$212,953
Net Income
$797
Net Assets
$4,738
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $213,750
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $119,250
56.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,738
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,738
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Golder (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Natasha Milic Frayling (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Libby Hemphill (Chief Technology Officer) $0 $0 $0
Marc A Smith (President) $0 $0 $0
Vladimir Barash (Chief Information Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$183,857
Expenses
$182,877
Net Income
$980
Net Assets
$3,941
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $183,857
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,941
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,941
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marc A Smith (President) $0 $0
Vladimir Barash (Chief Information Officer) $0 $0
Libby Hemphill (Chief Technology Officer) $0 $0
Scott Golder (Secretary) $0 $0
Natasha Milic Frayling (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$181,734
Expenses
$183,247
Net Income
-$1,513
Net Assets
$2,961
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $181,734
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,961
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,961
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marc A Smith (President) $86,000 $0
Vladimir Barash (Chief Information Officer) $0 $0
Libby Hemphill (Chief Technology Officer) $0 $0
Scott Golder (Secretary) $0 $0
Natasha Milic Frayling (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$198,150
Expenses
$204,481
Net Income
-$6,331
Net Assets
$4,474
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $198,150
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,474
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,474
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marc A Smith (President) $99,000 $0
Vladimir Barash (Chief Information Officer) $0 $0
Libby Hemphill (Chief Technology Officer) $0 $0
Scott Golder (Secretary) $0 $0
Natasha Milic Frayling (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$163,349
Expenses
$167,951
Net Income
-$4,602
Net Assets
$10,805
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $163,349
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,805
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $10,805
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marc A Smith (President) $106,000 $0
Vladimir Barash (Chief Information Officer) $0 $0
Libby Hemphill (Chief Technology Officer) $0 $0
Scott Golder (Secretary) $0 $0
Natasha Milic Frayling (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$170,543
Expenses
$180,116
Net Income
-$9,573
Net Assets
$15,407
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $170,543
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,407
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $15,407
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marc A Smith (President) $86,999 $0
Vladimir Barash (Chief Information Officer) $0 $0
Libby Hemphill (Chief Technology Officer) $0 $0
Scott Golder (Secretary) $0 $0
Natasha Milic Frayling (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$134,079
Expenses
$109,584
Net Income
$24,495
Net Assets
$24,980
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $134,079
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,980
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $24,980
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marc A Smith (President) $58,000 $0
Vladimir Barash (Chief Information Officer) $0 $0
Libby Hemphill (Chief Technology Officer) $0 $0
Scott Golder (Secretary) $0 $0
Natasha Milic Frayling (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$1,550
Expenses
$1,619
Net Income
-$69
Net Assets
$485
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,550
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $485
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $485
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marc A Smith (President) $0 $0
Vladimir Barash (Chief Information Officer) $0 $0
Libby Hemphill (Chief Technology Officer) $0 $0
Scott Golder (Secretary) $0 $0
Natasha Milic Frayling (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$1,364
Expenses
$1,575
Net Income
-$211
Net Assets
$554
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,364
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $554
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $554
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marc A Smith (President) $0 $0
Vladimir Barash (Chief Information Officer) $0 $0
Libby Hemphill (Chief Technology Officer) $0 $0
Scott Golder (Secretary) $0 $0
Natasha Milic Frayling (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$765
Expenses
$45,850
Net Income
-$45,085
Net Assets
$765
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $765
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $765
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $765

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$89,930
Expenses
$44,080
Net Income
$45,850
Net Assets
$45,850
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $81,430
90.5%
Program Services $8,500
9.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,850
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $45,850

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