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THE FUTURO MEDIA GROUP
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 272077349 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A34 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$5.7M
expenses
$4.8M
net assets
$4.8M
employees
28
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

PRODUCE RADIO, TV AND NEW MEDIA PROGRAMMING CELEBRATING THE DIVERSITY OF THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Futuro Media Group produces radio, television, and digital media content that highlights the diversity of the American experience, with a focus on Latino and multicultural communities. Based in New York, the organization creates journalistic and cultural programming distributed through public media platforms. Its work aims to inform, inspire, and foster greater understanding across diverse audiences.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Futuro Investigates
Long-form documentary series and reporting projects that examine systemic social issues affecting marginalized communities in the U.S.
In the Thick
Political podcast co-hosted by Maria Hinojosa and other journalists, focusing on issues impacting communities of color, particularly during election cycles.
Latino USA
National public radio program exploring Latino identity, culture, and current affairs, distributed by PRX to public radio stations nationwide.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Documentary Film Production 1 activity
    • Produces multimedia content highlighting the diversity of the American experience
      Creates and distributes radio, television, and digital media programming that reflects the diverse cultural, social, and political experiences of Latino and underrepresented communities in the United States.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.71M
Contributions & grants$4.31M75%
Program service revenue$1.37M24%
Investment income$5K0%
Other revenue$30K
expenses
Total expenses$4.78M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$3.09M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.14M
Cash$813K
Investments$0
Liabilities$325K
Net assets$4.82M
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARIA HINOJOSA PRESIDENT 40 $190K
PENILEY RAMIREZ CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO 40 $162K
MARLON BISHOP CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO 40 $161K
board members · 7
  • BILL HING — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRENDA CAMACHO — TREASURER
  • DEEPA DONDE — BOARD CHAIR & AUDIT CHAIR
  • JONATHAN GARCIA — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARIA TERESA ROJAS — BOARD MEMBER
  • PHIL SCHREIBER — BOARD MEMBER
  • YOLETTE GARCIA — BOARD MEMBER
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Multicultural Media Production
    methodology: multicultural_media_production
    By creating and distributing multimedia content that reflects diverse cultures, Futuro Media increases representation and cultural visibility in mainstream media, fostering inclusion and connection among underrepresented communities because authentic storytelling builds identity affirmation and public understanding.