Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CHARLOTTE-AREA RESIDENTS THE FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY TO PRODUCE LOCAL TELEVISION PROGRAMS FOR CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICE, RELIGIOUS, CIVIC, COMMUNITY AND OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT …
Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access
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Visit www.tvaccess21.comAbout Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation
Discover Access 21—Charlotte's hub for Public Access TV and Community Media Training. Learn to produce, broadcast, and share your voice with local audiences through hands-on media education and studio access.
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Mission
The organization provides charlotte-area residents the facilities, equipment, and technical proficiency to produce local television programs for cultural, educational, health, social service, religious, civic, community and other not-for-profit purposes at no cost. These programs are then aired on local cable access channel 21 in the charlotte/mecklenburg county area.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 81% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCharlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Charlotte, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 562199646. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $461K in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 562199646. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation is located in Charlotte, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years. Its registered address is 613 Calvert St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation has $461K in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $461K in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Discover Access 21—Charlotte's hub for Public Access TV and Community Media Training. Learn to produce, broadcast, and share your voice with local audiences through hands-on media education and studio access. Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $461K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 562199646, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG PUBLIC ACCESS CORPORATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 40 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2000
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation
- What is Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation?
- Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Charlotte, United States. Discover Access 21—Charlotte's hub for Public Access TV and Community Media Training. Learn to produce, broadcast, and share your voice with local audiences through hands-on media education and studio access.
- When was Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation founded?
- Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation was founded in 2000.
- Who leads Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation?
- John A Rocco serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation located?
- Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, United States.
- What is Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation trustworthy?
- Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 562199646.
- What is Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation's website?
- https://www.tvaccess21.com