Accuracy in Media’s mission
is to uncover media bias, regarding political interests in everyday news. Their
objective is to help consumers criticize their news sources, and hold those
reporting the news accountable for misinforming society.
In 2013, AIM reported
generating a total of $1,413,639 in total revenues. $1,364,692 of that coming
from contributions and grants and the other majority ($52,624) came from
investment income. According to their form 990, their total expenses totaled up
to be $977,950. The larger part of this sum ($247,241) came from salaries and
wages while the next largest sum was classified as compensation of current
officer, directors, trustees, and key employees ($164,85).
Donald Irvine, the
Chairperson for AIM, took over for his father and founder, Reed Irvine. He is
in charge of the 14 employees that work there, however, his annual compensation
was not found.
Despite AIM’s goal of being
an unbiased media hound, it could potentially have a partially-Republican bias
because it was developed by a man who has conservative ideals, followed by his
son who shares similar views. The organization focuses mostly on stories that
have a Liberal bias, however, they supply their audience with a second opinion
on the issue, providing them with all the information, from both sides of
current controversies.
A donation of $25.00 or more
must be made in order to become a member, and you will also receive a
subscription of the AIM Report, published twice a month out of Bethesda, MD. Further
questions about press inquiries and other comments about media can be directed
to:
Spencer Irvine
(202)-364-4401, ext 103
spencer.irvine@aim.org
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