Brookline Cable Community Trust Inc

Overview

Brookline Cable Community Trust Inc, operating under the name Brookline Interactive Group (BIG), is a nonprofit organization based in Brookline, Massachusetts. Established with a focus on community media, BIG serves as both an integrated media and technology education center and a community media hub for Brookline and the surrounding region[1][3].

Mission

The mission of Brookline Interactive Group is to provide accessible, innovative community media arts. BIG serves as a platform for showcasing what matters to the Brookline community by providing an outlet for creativity and enthusiasm among residents, organizations, and institutions interested in learning about community media creation[1][2].

Operations

As a next-generation community media arts center, Brookline Interactive Group offers free or low-cost tools and classes at its open media center, allowing members to produce shows and engage with the community media center[3]. It acts as a valuable resource for community expression, aligning with its mission to support First Amendment rights by facilitating a wide range of community programming[1].

History

Brookline Cable Community Trust Inc has been tax-exempt since February 1985, reflecting its long-standing commitment to community engagement through media and education[5].

Governance and Legal Status

The organization is governed by a board of directors, although specific leadership details may vary over time[2]. With an EIN of 22-2495733, Brookline Cable Community Trust Inc is recognized as a tax-exempt nonprofit entity[5].

[1] https://www.brooklinema.gov/736/Arc-Brookline-Interactive-Group [2] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/22-2495733 [3] https://brooklineinteractive.org [4] https://www.mapquest.com/us/massachusetts/brookline-cable-community-trust-inc-367981131 [5] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/222495733