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MicrobeTV Inc
New York, NY · EIN 861954795 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A30 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · microbe.tv
revenue
$312K
expenses
$553K
net assets
$807K
employees
2
volunteers
3
program ratio
71%
mission · from form 990

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.

profile · synthesized from sources

MicrobeTV Inc is a nonprofit organization that produces science education podcasts created by scientists. The organization offers a suite of free, accessible audio and video programs covering topics in virology, microbiology, neuroscience, and evolution. Its mission is to provide accurate, public science education through engaging, expert-led content distributed globally via digital platforms.

named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

Beyond the Noise
Weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Paul Offit that addresses important health topics with scientific clarity and context.
Infectious Disease Puscast
Review of current literature in infectious diseases, providing accessible summaries for clinicians and the public.
Matters Microbial
Podcast exploring the wonders of microbiology and the work of microbiologists, emphasizing microbial centrism.
Office Hours
Weekly live YouTube stream where questions about virology are answered by experts, held Wednesdays at 8 p.m. EST.
TWiEVO: This Week in Evolution
Monthly podcast and live stream discussing evolutionary biology and the mechanisms underlying biological diversity.
TWiM: This Week in Microbiology
Podcast exploring microbial life, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, and their roles in health and the environment.
TWiN: This Week in Neuroscience
Podcast covering topics in neuroscience, including brain function, behavior, and nervous system disorders.
TWiP: This Week in Parasitism
Podcast focused on parasites, their biology, and their interactions with human and animal hosts.
TWiV: This Week in Virology
Flagship podcast discussing viruses, viral research, and outbreaks, hosted by expert virologists.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
    • Production of science podcasts for public education
      Produces and distributes multiple science-focused podcasts, including This Week in Microbiology, This Week in Virology, This Week in Neuroscience, This Week in Parasitism, TWiEVO: This Week in Evolution, Matters Microbial, and Infectious Disease Puscast, covering topics such as microbiology, virology, neuroscience, evolution, and infectious diseases. These podcasts are created by scientists and provide free, accurate, and accessible science education to the public.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Hosting live science Q&A sessions via YouTube
      Hosts a weekly live YouTube stream called Office Hours every Wednesday at 8 p.m. EST, during which the host, known as Earth’s Virology Professor, answers audience questions on virology and related topics, providing real-time public engagement and science education.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$312K
Contributions & grants$278K89%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$34K11%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$553K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$118K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$828K
Cash$681K
Investments$0
Liabilities$21K
Net assets$807K
Liquid reserves14.8 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -64.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Vincent Racaniello President 30 $72K
board members · 3
  • Amy Rosenfeld — Vice President
  • Daniel Griffin — Treasurer
  • Michael Schmidt — Secretary
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Patreon Funder — Platform used to receive public donations supporting podcast production.
  • PayPal Funder — Platform used to receive public donations supporting podcast production.
  • YouTube Partner — Platform used for live streaming and distributing video content including Office Hours and TWiEVO.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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