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LARCHMONT-MAMARONECK COMMUNITY TELEVISION INC
MAMARONECK, NY · EIN 133202759 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A32Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · lmc-tv.org
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$844K
net assets
$940K
employees
18
volunteers
31
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

LMC MEDIA'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT, CREATE AND INFORM THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE USE OF DIGITAL MEDIA.

profile · synthesized from sources

LMC Media operates a community television and digital media platform serving Larchmont and Mamaroneck, NY. It empowers residents to create original content by providing access to production studios, equipment, and training. The organization broadcasts local events, public meetings, school functions, and community programming, fostering civic engagement and creative expression through digital storytelling.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $730
    LMC MEDIA EMPOWERS RESIDENTS TO CREATE ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING BY OFFERING ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL STUDIOS, EQUIPMENT AND MEDIA-SKILLS TRAINING. THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND MENTORSHIP, PARTICIPANTS LEARN ALL ASPECTS OF VIDEO AND PODCAST PRODUCTION. IN 2024, COMMUNITY MEMBERS PRODUCED NEW SHOWS AND DIGITAL CONTENT FOR LOCAL BROADCAST AND STREAMING CHANNELS. THESE ACTIVITIES FOSTER CREATIVE EXPRESSION AND STRENGHTEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Media Production
Provides public access to professional studios, equipment, and training for residents to create original video and podcast content.
Local Event Broadcasting
Produces and broadcasts community events including parades, graduation ceremonies, and town meetings on cable and online platforms.
Meet the Candidates
Hosts and broadcasts candidate forums and Q&A sessions for local elections to inform voters and promote civic engagement.
Professional Production Services
Offers fee-based video and podcast production, equipment rental, live streaming, and post-production services to external clients.
Terror TV Halloween Marathon
Annual themed broadcast featuring original horror programming and short films produced by community members.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Professional Audio/Video Production Services 2 activities
    • Free Studio and Equipment Access
      Offers free access to professional studios, recording time, and equipment rentals for residents, students, teachers, nonprofits, and local organizations to create original video and podcast content. Studio spaces include full lighting grids and control boards, and equipment is available for non-commercial projects aired on LMC Media.
    • Virtual and Hybrid Meeting Support
      Provides Zoom video conferencing and full-service management for virtual, in-person, and hybrid events, including professional streaming spaces, webinar management, and technical support for local government, organizations, and public presentations.
  • Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
    • Archival and Digital Preservation
      Maintains and provides access to the Frank Leicht Digital Media Archive, preserving historical community media, and keeps an indexed archive of municipal and school board meetings for public access.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Community Event Hosting and Coverage
      Hosts and broadcasts community events including the annual Tiki Party, gala celebrations, Halloween marathons, film screenings, and Juneteenth memorials. Events are family-friendly and designed to engage the Sound Shore community through live and recorded programming.
  • Community and Public Broadcasting Services 1 activity
    • Community Media Production and Broadcasting
      Produces and broadcasts original programming including local news, community profiles, educational content, and special events such as parades, graduations, and candidate forums on public access channels and streaming platforms. Programming is distributed via cable (Channels 75–77), online streaming (Roku, Apple TV), YouTube, and archived for on-demand access.
  • Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
    • Media Training and Capacity Building
      Provides hands-on training and classes in television and podcast production, including camera operation, directing, audio, video editing (Adobe Suite), and use of generative AI tools. Offers basic and advanced courses, monthly workshops, and internship programs for students and community members to develop media skills.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.21M
Contributions & grants$1.06M88%
Program service revenue$40K3%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$109K
expenses
Total expenses$844K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$577K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.47M
Cash$186K
Investments$0
Liabilities$530K
Net assets$940K
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MATTHEW SULLIVAN EXECUTIVE DI 50 $135K
board members · 12
  • CATHERINE LEPONE — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLES SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS GIANUTSOS — PRESIDENT
  • DAN SILBERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • ELISE SILVESTRI — DIRECTOR
  • JEFFERSON MEIGHAN — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN LAWNER — DIRECTOR
  • LOUIS SIMONS — DIRECTOR
  • MARK LITVIN — TREASURER
  • MICHAEL WITSCH — SECRETARY
  • PEGGY JACKSON — VICE PRESIDE
  • STEVE ISRAELSKY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 31

Who they work with

  • Apple TV Partner — Device platform enabling on-demand access to LMC Media content.
  • ArtsWestchester Government — Provides grant funding and program support to LMC Kids.
  • Cablecast Partner — Provides the Screenweave App used for streaming LMC Media content on various devices.
  • ECW of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Larchmont Funder — Provides financial support for the LMC Kids program.
  • FASNY Partner — Collaborates with FASNY to produce promotional content.
  • Frank Leicht Government — Co-Founder of Larchmont Mamaroneck Community Television, after whom the digital media archive is named.
  • HalfTime Partner — Sponsored the 9th Annual Tiki Party.
  • Iona University Partner — Collaborates with Rob Kissner, a clinical lecturer at Iona, who contributed expertise in AI curriculum development for LMC Media classes.
  • Jules A. Del Vecchio Partner — Individual honored for long-standing community involvement and support of LMC Media.
  • Junior League of Westchester on the Sound Funder — Provides financial support for the LMC Kids program.
  • League of Women Voters of Larchmont Mamaroneck Partner — Co-hosted and broadcast a candidate forum for the 2025 election cycle.
  • Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce Partner — Produces and broadcasts educational programming on energy management in partnership with the Chamber.
  • Optimum Partner — Provides cable distribution for LMC Media’s channels.
  • Orange Bank & Trust Partner — Sponsored the 14th Annual Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Day Parade broadcast.
  • Public Relations Society of America Network — Leah Messina, an instructor for LMC Media, serves on the board of PRSA New Mexico, indicating organizational affiliation.
  • Ridgeway Garden Center Partner — Sponsored the 9th Annual Tiki Party.
  • Roberts Dept. Store Partner — Sponsored the 9th Annual Tiki Party.
  • Roku Partner — Device platform enabling on-demand access to LMC Media content.
  • Rye Neck School Partnership Partner — Collaborates to broadcast school board meetings and student performances from Rye Neck schools.
  • Sinuate Media Partner — Engages Leah Messina, founder and CEO of Sinuate Media, as an instructor for podcast marketing classes.
  • Sound Shore Moms Partner — Sponsored the 9th Annual Tiki Party.
  • The Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions Foundation Funder — Provides financial support for the LMC Kids program.
  • The Laurence W Levine Foundation Funder — Provides financial support for the LMC Kids program.
  • Town of Mamaroneck Government — Produces and broadcasts public meetings and events for the Town of Mamaroneck.
  • Varmax Liquor Pantry Partner — Sponsored the 9th Annual Tiki Party.
  • Verizon Partner — Provides cable distribution for LMC Media’s channels.
  • Village of Larchmont Government — Provides live and recorded broadcast coverage of Village of Larchmont Board of Trustees meetings.
  • Village of Mamaroneck Government — Produces and broadcasts official meetings and events for the Village of Mamaroneck.
  • Village of Mamaroneck Partner — Local government entity whose Board of Trustees meetings are broadcast by LMC Media.
  • Village of Mamaroneck Parks & Recreation Partner — Collaborated on the sponsorship and organization of the 9th Annual Tiki Party.
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strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Barrier Reduction for Local Media Production
    methodology: barrier_reduction
    By eliminating logistical and financial barriers such as travel to NYC or insurance requirements, we increase access to media production, because reducing structural obstacles enables broader participation from regional creators.
  • Civic Transparency through Broadcast Access
    methodology: civic_transparency_through_broadcast
    By broadcasting live and recorded coverage of government and school board meetings, we increase public access to local governance, because transparency fosters informed civic engagement and strengthens democratic participation.
  • Community Media Empowerment
    methodology: community_media_empowerment
    By providing free access to professional media production resources and training, we enable community members to create their own content, because this fosters creative expression, strengthens civic engagement, and preserves local voices and stories.
  • Community-Driven Storytelling and Engagement
    methodology: community_driven_storytelling
    By involving community members as volunteer creators and crew in media production, we strengthen local storytelling and identity, because authentic community voice increases relevance and engagement in local media.
  • Youth Workforce Development through Experiential Media Learning
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By engaging youth in hands-on media production with professional guidance, we build technical and professional skills, because experiential learning increases workforce readiness and personal agency in a supportive, flexible environment.