Open Media Foundation

What Open Media Foundation does

Open Media Foundation (OMF) is a Denver, Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2003 (incorporating the Denver Open Media community media center in 2004) that delivers communication, technology, and media services exclusively to nonprofit, government, and media/journalism clients. Its core technical product is the Open.Media SaaS platform (gov.open.media), a government meeting transparency solution that combines any camera and encoder with free streaming services such as YouTube and Zoom-compatible video conferencing to livestream, archive, and index public meetings. Notable platform features include Agenda & Captions Search (multi-language transcription of archived video, indexed alongside agenda items), Livestream Management & Archive with mobile access, and Document Linking & Sharing for cue points tied to specific agenda items. The platform is sold on tiered annual subscriptions — free for governments under 5,000 constituents, $3,000 for medium, $6,000 for large, and $10,000 for state governments — as a stated lower-cost alternative to for-profit civic engagement vendors.

Beyond the SaaS product, OMF operates three service lines: (1) video production for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations (often delivered with a 50% matching grant); (2) website design and development for nonprofits (WordPress-based custom and premium-theme builds); and (3) the Open Media Career Engine (OMCE), a DEI-focused hiring service for media and journalism organizations. The organization runs a sales-led, direct-engagement go-to-market motion supported by a self-service SaaS portal, with marketing channels spanning the corporate website, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, a monthly email newsletter, and client referrals. OMF is the long-standing technical operator of the Colorado Channel (since 2008, via partnership with the Colorado Channel Authority Board under HB 09-1307), managing Comcast Channel 165 and coloradochannel.net; Denver Open Media community programming ceased operations in 2024 with archive content migrated to archive.org. The organization maintains no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no institutional investment, with revenue generated from subscriptions, professional services, and matching-grant-supported client engagements.

Name

Open Media Foundation

Legal name

Open Media Foundation

Website

https://openmediafoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Open Media Foundation is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers the Open.Media SaaS government-transparency platform and professional video production, web development, and DEI-focused hiring services exclusively to nonprofit, government, and media organizations across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Transparency Software

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Communications, Transparency & Open Government (BPAIAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise/Creator Video Hosting & OTT SaaS Platforms (MPACAAAL), Public Media Digital Platforms & Streaming (Apps, On-demand, Podcasts) (MPABADAG), Public Transparency Portals & Open Data Reporting (EDADAIAN)

Keywords

• Government meeting software
• Civic transparency platforms
• Nonprofit video production
• Government livestream services
• Community media technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government SaaS Subscriptions: Tiered subscription pricing for government meeting management software based on constituency size, ranging from free for small governments to $10,000 for state governments.
2. Professional Services - Video Production: Video production services for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations, including documentaries, promotional videos, and organizational videos.
3. Professional Services - Web Development: Website design and development services ranging from custom builds to premium theme-based solutions.
4. OMCE - Career Engine Services: DEI-focused hiring service and support for media and journalism organizations, connecting job seekers with employers.
5. Nonprofit Matching Grants: Open Media offers 50% matching grants for nonprofit clients, enabling them to access video production services at reduced cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Open Media Foundation sells and operates the Open.Media SaaS platform, a nonprofit government transparency tool that streams, archives, and provides searchable video of public meetings with tiered subscription pricing for government clients. It also provides fee-based professional services including video production and web development for nonprofits, plus the Open Media Career Engine (OMCE) for DEI-focused hiring in media organizations.

Product overview

Open Media Foundation offers a unified suite of communication and technology services centered on its Open Media SaaS platform—a nonprofit software alternative for government transparency providing searchable, accessible live-streamed and archived video and documents. The platform operates on a tiered pricing model (FREE for small governments under 5,000 constituents, $3,000 for medium, $6,000 for large, $10,000 for state governments). Supporting services include Video Production for nonprofits and public sector clients (with a 50% matching grant program), Web Services (from custom builds to premium themes), the Open Media Career Engine (OMCE) for job candidate matching, and a DEI-focused hiring service for media organizations. The platform also includes integrated features for Agenda & Captions Search (multi-language transcription), Livestream Management & Archive, and Document Linking & Sharing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Open Media Career Engine (OMCE): A diverse hiring service and support initiative focused on DEI in media and journalism careers, connecting Colorado job seekers with media employers.
• Open Media SaaS

Products and services

• Open.Media SaaS (Government Transparency Platform) A nonprofit software platform for government transparency that provides searchable, accessible live-streamed and archived video and documents for constituents. Combines cameras and encoders with free streaming services to livestream public meetings.
• Video Production Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of Minds Matter Colorado graduates complete high school on time
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers58 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Colorado Channel Authority Board (CCAB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Since the Colorado Channel's inception in 2008, live streaming and online archiving services have been provided by Open Media Foundation. In 2009, control over the Colorado Channel was given to the CCAB through passage of HB 09-1307. Open Media developed coloradochannel.net, produces all branding materials, creates educational content, and manages Comcast Channel 165.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diligent (iCompass): Diligent's iCompass module provides agenda, meeting, and public transparency software for local government. It competes in the same government meeting management category as Open Media.
• CivicPlus: CivicPlus provides government website, meeting, and community engagement software to municipalities and counties. It overlaps directly with Open Media's transparency and meeting management use case for local governments.
• Granicus: Granicus is the leading for-profit government experience and meeting management platform, offering agenda management, video streaming, and civic engagement tools. It is Open Media's primary for-profit competitor in government transparency SaaS.
• Swagit: Swagit specializes in hands-free video streaming, agenda management, and indexed archiving for government meetings, serving city councils, counties, and school boards. It is a like-for-like competitor to Open Media's SaaS offering.
• PrimeGov: PrimeGov offers agenda, meeting, and video streaming solutions to municipalities, directly competing with Open Media's government SaaS for city and county customers.
• eSCRIBE: eSCRIBE delivers meeting management, agenda preparation, and webcasting solutions for public-sector boards and councils. It is a direct competitor in the government meeting transparency segment.

Broad incumbents

• Tyler Technologies: Tyler Technologies is a major public-sector software provider serving courts, schools, and local governments with a broad portfolio. It competes indirectly via larger enterprise contracts that bundle transparency features.
• OpenGov: OpenGov is a broader government technology platform covering budgeting, procurement, and transparency, with a much larger footprint than Open Media. It overlaps on government transparency but operates at a wider scope.
• Accela: Accela provides a government management platform spanning permitting, licensing, and civic engagement. It is a broader incumbent touching civic engagement and citizen services, adjacent to Open Media's transparency niche.

Others

• Public Media Company: Public Media Company supports and consults for public media organizations, including channel and broadcast operations. It is adjacent to OMF's role operating the Colorado Channel and providing media services to mission-driven organizations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OMFoundation
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/OpenMediaFoundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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