2020-08-17T14:28:06-05:00 2019-09-30 BDO USA LLP 450 S ORANGE AVE STE 550 Orlando FL 32801 990 2018-10-01 596155012 COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS INC % SHERRY ALEXANDER COMM 4072732300 11510 EAST COLONIAL DRIVE ORLANDO FL 32817 ERIKA PULLEY-HAYES PRESIDENT & CEO 4078416930 2020-08-17 true Tara Miller P01322693 4078416930 2020-08-17 184.89.26.38 59150720202305000007 2020-08-17 P 46B9A52F02847B17670193B77E4BFD0396D1B5D8 9CBD7AC0F3A2D6C725140305E61329F334CDEE08 2018 2020-09-23 17:36:50Z ERIKA PULLEY-HAYES 11510 EAST COLONIAL DRIVE ORLANDO FL 32817 4804364 false X WWW.WMFE.ORG X 1961 FL PROVIDE CENTRAL FLORIDA'S LEADING PUBLIC BROADCASTING RADIO AND MEDIA CONTENT. 19 18 28 64 38765 4079674 3938396 0 0 208270 54304 52347 153152 4340291 4145852 0 0 0 0 1928181 1855591 0 0 1313125 2163127 2587074 4091308 4442665 248983 -296813 5215194 4706390 514990 246707 4700204 4459683 X WMFE ENLIGHTENS, EDUCATES, INSPIRES, ENTERTAINS AND REFLECTS THE COMMUNITY BY PRESENTING HIGH QUALITY CONTENT THAT EARNS THE INTEREST, INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE. false false 2210591 See Schedule O 2210591 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 25 0 true 28 true true true false false false false true true false false false false false false X 19 18 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false FL X X X SHERRY ALEXANDER 4072732300 11510 EAST COLONIAL DRIVE orlando FL 328174699 LAFONTAINE OLIVER President & GM 57.5 0.0 X X 194639 0 6400 PETER C BARR JR TRUSTEE 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ROBERT B WHITE JR CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 LYN BERELSMAN TRUSTEE 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DOUG BROWN TRUSTEE 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ISAAC LIDSKY TRUSTEE 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KATHY LLAMAS TRUSTEE 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DONNA MACKENZIE TRUSTEE 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 CHRIS MCDIRMIT TRUSTEE 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DR STACEY JOHNSON TRUSTEE 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ANNE E KELLEY VICE CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 REGINALD B RILEY TRUSTEE 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 HECTOR L TORRES TRUSTEE 0.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 BILL SEGAL TRUSTEE 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 S MICHAEL SCHEERINGA TRUSTEE 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MIKE THOMPSON TRUSTEE 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 PEG CORNWELL TRUSTEE 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DAWN DUROSS TRUSTEE 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 SASCHA RIZZO TRUSTEE 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 SHERRY ALEXANDER NON-VOTING VP FINANCE/SECRETARY/TREASURER 45.0 0.0 X 113727 0 3883 308366 0 10283 2 true true false 0 47418 3890978 147812 3938396 0 70486 70486 0 6250 6250 35004 35004 0 35004 560774 576956 -16182 -16182 153592 47418 81556 72036 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADVERTISING REVENUE 541800 38765 38765 OTHER REVENUE 900099 1097 1097 39862 4145852 7347 38765 70486 0 0 0 0 603836 151848 339736 112252 0 921378 488954 134374 298050 43533 36599 6934 173167 80274 52646 40247 113677 50010 32649 31018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3165 250 1266 1649 0 0 0 0 23328 14692 5362 3274 0 0 0 0 84920 59497 25423 64615 64615 PROGRAM ACQUISITION 917675 917675 CONTRACTED SERVICES 829987 168352 163310 498325 AGENCY FEES 234595 234595 SUPPLIES AND PREMIUMS 121307 27499 17840 75968 307482 214941 81728 10813 4442665 2210591 918949 1313125 610265 97216 308062 382816 124320 1935 228343 228273 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53791 69181 1822928 1380078 464946 442850 2664566 2738446 0 0 0 0 760901 745673 0 0 5215194 4706390 248945 218090 0 0 236045 28617 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30000 0 514990 246707 X 3379016 3256175 290578 172898 1030610 1030610 4700204 4459683 5215194 4706390 -296813 56292 X false true X true false X 3535614 3934406 3619523 4072084 3938396 19100023 0 0 0 0 3535614 3934406 3619523 4072084 3938396 19100023 33244 73373 22404 59599 37945 226565 0 33244 73373 22404 59599 37945 226565 18873458 155100 136801 86958 71077 70486 520422 0 155100 136801 86958 71077 70486 520422 0 23295 20132 21860 9988 39862 115137 3714009 4091339 3728341 4153149 4048744 19735582 0.95632 0.95390 0.02637 0.02850 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2664565 110555 36675 2738445 2792062 139902 267399 2664565 3384583 348714 941235 2792062 2981367 389991 270192 256967 3384583 2931497 228265 -71451 106944 2981367 0.53360 0.46640 false false 82671 82671 1740257 1380078 360179 442850 0 0 X 5134671 56292 850971 907263 4227408 -81556 -81556 4145852 5375192 850971 81556 932527 4442665 4442665 PART V, LINE 4: THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED TO BOLSTER THE SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING PROVIDED TO WMFE'S AUDIENCE. PART X, LINE 2: The Company is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and from state income taxes under similar provisions of the Florida Statutes. The Company identifies and evaluates uncertain tax positions, if any, and recognizes the impact of uncertain tax positions for which there is a less than more-likely-than-not probability of the position being upheld when reviewed by the relevant taxing authority. Such positions are deemed to be unrecognized tax benefits and a corresponding liability is established on the statement of financial position. The Company has not recognized a liability for uncertain tax positions. If there were an unrecognized tax benefit, the Company would recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. The Company's open tax years subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service generally remain open for three years from the date of filing. remain open for three years from the date of filing. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST REVENUE ON FORM 990: -81,556 PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST REVENUE ON FORM 990: 81,556 capitol steps 119630 32500 87130 1680 60 10000 150 wait wait don't 1550 0 1550 0 0 52371 0 2 79830 14918 64912 337 0 0 16958 201010 47418 153592 2017 60 62371 17108 81556 72036 X X true false false false false false false false false LAFONTAINE OLIVER President & GM 153548 10000 31091 6400 201039 SHERRY ALEXANDER NON-VOTING VP FINANCE/SECRETARY/TREASURER 93070 1000 19657 3883 117610 PART I, LINE 2B: SHERRY ALEXANDER, A FORMER OFFICER, RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT DURING 2018 IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,000 THAT IS INCLUDED IN THE BASE COMPENSATION REPORTED. X 115 147812 SALES PRICE false true true SCHEDULE M, LINE 32B: The organization uses a third party, Car Trust, Inc., to manage the sale of donated vehicles. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: WMFE'S BROADER-CASTING STRATEGIC PLAN CONTINUES TO PROVIDE THE FRAMEWORK FOR THE STATION'S SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A FOCUS ON THE FOUR AREAS OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, DIGITAL GROWTH, LOCAL PROGRAMMING DEVELOPMENT, AND GROWING OUR PHILANTHROPIC STRENGTH. THIS PLAN CONTINUES TO EVOLVE AND RECEIVE REGULAR UPDATES THROUGH INPUT FROM OUR BOARD AND COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS TO ENSURE THAT COMMUNITY NEEDS WERE BEING ADDRESSED. WMFE HAS CONTINUED OUR COMMITMENT TO GO IN-DEPTH COVERING ISSUES UNIQUE TO THE SIX COVERAGE-AREA COUNTIES IN OUR DAILY NEWSCASTS. WMFE has provided a wide range of activities and reporting that has impacted our seven county coverage area in ways large and small. We receive regular feedback from our Community Advisory Board and our Board of Trustees. We also engage in other ascertainment activities and speak regularly with members of the community who can advise on the issues they face. Our coverage has been community focused, and our activities include in-person engagement activities, support to our public schools and digital opportunities. We've spoken to several hundred people in person about the issues affecting our coverage area. Space exploration and the economic and social foundations of our nation's efforts to understand the unknown has always been a part of airwaves with near weekly pieces from Cape Canaveral and an in-depth Podcast called "Are We There Yet." But it's our community engagement activities that make space come alive in Central Florida. WMFE broadcasts long form features focusing on education, politics, space exploration and health, environmental issues and more topics of interest in Central Florida. Our most important issue focused on mental health and bullying at the TSA office in Orlando International Airport following the suicide of an agent. WMFE's reporters uncovered a pattern of toxic work environment allegations that ultimately led to the agency focusing on prevention. TSA in Turmoil included town hall meetings, photography and a website to document our findings. Our Central Florida talk show host, Matthew Peddie, hosted various experts, members of the public and political leaders to bring conversations of crime, diversity, environmental issues, and others to the air. Intersection provides the time to fully flesh out conversations initiated by reporting in our newsroom. WMFE continues to be America's Space Station with the only dedicated reporter to the science of the industry and the politics and local economic impacts. WMFE regularly airs launches on our digital platform and interviews with astronauts, scientists and other on our weekly program and podcasts Are We There Yet. The public radio stations in Florida are a collaborative and cooperative informal network who communicate with each other every day to ensure all our listeners receive the most important and in-depth news available. WMFE remains committed to this partnership. We regularly host reporters from other stations on our air and provide news stories to other stations. This partnership is particularly important during hurricane season. During the 2019 season, it regularly aired and provided coverage of the storms affecting Florida. We partner with Comcast cable network News 13 and the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network's storm center. The FRPEN's storm center is staffed by several meteorologists who provide radio and video coverage. We utilize their video on our social media pages. These partnerships are key to keeping Floridians safe and prepared. 90.7 WMFE continues to support the work of dozens of community nonprofits in our region through our on-air and online community calendar. The free service continues to grow as a resource for organizations looking to get the word out to the community. WMFE is also out in the community making appearances and speaking with groups about the news they cover. As mentioned in question one, our reporters have moderated school board candidate forums, space related gatherings, professional conferences and other events. The impact of these events cannot be understated. WMFE's signal pattern is large, encompassing nine counties surrounding Orlando. One of the principle outcomes of our community activities is providing residents in one region an understanding of the commonality of issues facing all Central Floridians and the differences too. Many of our activities, like our school supply drive for public schools, directly reduced the out of pocket expenses hundreds of teachers face when funds from their schools fall short. Intersection, WMFE's weekly news and conversation program continues to regularly explore issues of concern to diverse communities as well as arts and cultural affairs in Central Florida. WMFE's weekly broadcast of Latino USA provides news and cultural programming from a Latino perspective. WMFE also continues to reach out to diverse communities through staffing and board recruitment that seeks to reflect our community. The station's newsroom regularly host interns from local colleges and universities attracting diverse students seeking to gain experience in journalism. The station staff also participates year round in hosting, moderating and speaking engagements aimed at a variety of community organizations covering arts and culture, science, education, journalism, health care, religion, and more. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS THE 990 DRAFT FOR REASONABLENESS PRIOR TO RELEASE OF THE FINAL ISSUANCE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS SIGN THEIR ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE CORPORATE SECRETARY AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUALLY REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO AND OFFICERS AND SETS THEIR PAY. MARKET SURVEYS HELP DETERMINE REASONABLE COMPENSATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. A PAY POOL FOR ALL EMPLOYEES EXCEPT OFFICERS IS ESTABLISHED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO THE BUDGET. ALL EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AS A PART OF THE BUDGET APPROVAL ANNUALLY. THE CORPORATION'S AUDITORS ALSO CONDUCT AND ISSUE AN OPINION ANNUALLY AS TO ANY EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTIONS OF ANY OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.