Microbetv
MicrobeTV creates podcast content by scientists. We believe that education should be free. It is our mission to provide accurate, accessible science education to everyone.
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The goal of MicrobeTV is to produce educational science content in the form of videos and podcasts. These are distributed free of charge and enjoy a global distribution. During 2021 we produced and uploaded to YouTube 293 science videos which were downloaded 3.6 million times. These included video episodes of the podcasts This Week in Virology, This Week in Parasitism, This Week in Microbiology, Immune, and This Week in Neuroscience; 25 virology lectures; 25 live-streamed virology lectures; and 52 live streamed episodes of Q&A with A&V, answering COVID-19 questions. We also produced 52 audio-only episodes of TWiP, Immune, and TWiN; 100 episodes of TWiM; and 150 episodes of TWiV. These audio-only podcasts were downloaded 1,452,107 times. Our YouTube channel has …
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MicrobeTV creates podcast content by scientists. We believe that education should be free. It is our mission to provide accurate, accessible science education to everyone.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Microbetv has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMicrobetv is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 861954795. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $312K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Microbetv's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 861954795. 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.
Microbetv has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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.
Microbetv is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Based on official tax filings, Microbetv has $312K in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Microbetv 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 $312K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Microbetv. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Microbetv 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 71% 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.
The goal of MicrobeTV is to produce educational science content in the form of videos and podcasts. These are distributed free of charge and enjoy a global distribution. During 2021 we produced and uploaded to YouTube 293 science videos which were downloaded 3.6 million times. These included video episodes of the podcasts This Week in Virology, This Week in Parasitism, This Week in Microbiology, Immune, and This Week in Neuroscience; 25 virology lectures; 25 live-streamed virology lectures; and 52 live streamed episodes of Q&A with A&V, answering COVID-19 questions. We also produced 52 audio-only episodes of TWiP, Immune, and TWiN; 100 episodes of TWiM; and 150 episodes of TWiV. These... Microbetv is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $312K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Microbetv are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Microbetv is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 861954795, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (3)
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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 - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 18 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 · 2021
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Microbetv
- What is Microbetv?
- Microbetv is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. The goal of MicrobeTV is to produce educational science content in the form of videos and podcasts. These are distributed free of charge and enjoy a global distribution. During 2021 we produced and uploaded to YouTube 293 science videos which were downloaded 3.6 million times. These included video episodes of the podcasts This Week in Virology, This Week in Parasitism, This Week in Microbiology, Immune, and This Week in Neuroscience; 25 virology lectures; 25 live-streamed virology lectures; and 52 live streamed episodes of Q&A with A&V, answering COVID-19 questions. We also produced 52 audio-only episodes of TWiP, Immune, and TWiN; 100 episodes of TWiM; and 150 episodes of TWiV. These audio-only podcasts were downloaded 1,452,107 times. Our YouTube channel has 110,000 subscribers.
- When was Microbetv founded?
- Microbetv was founded in 2021.
- Who leads Microbetv?
- Vincent Racaniello serves as President.
- Where is Microbetv located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Microbetv's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Microbetv trustworthy?
- Microbetv has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Microbetv's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 861954795.
- What is Microbetv's website?
- http://www.microbe.tv