About-face Media Literacy Inc
Only null% goes to programs
About-face Media Literacy Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 2009, with $293,806 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2261 Market Street 139, San Francisco, CA, 94114 EIN 26-2768240 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$294K
▲ 256.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$253K
Net assets
$108K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for About-face Media Literacy Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +14% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For About-face Media Literacy Inc: 5 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for About-face Media Literacy Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For About-face Media Literacy Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2261 Market Street 139, San Francisco, CA, 94114
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Family Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $33K (FY2010) to $294K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $45Net assets $108K
Operating margin
13.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$108K
Total liabilities
$45
Net assets
$108K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $293,806▲256% | $253,132▲103% | $107,903▲60.5% | $107,948▲60.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $82,506▲8.5% | $124,460▲31.9% | $67,226▼38.4% | $67,249▼38.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $76,026▼72.4% | $94,349▼61.1% | $109,179▼15.6% | $109,179▼15.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $275,364▼5.6% | $242,470▼9.3% | $129,431▲33.9% | $129,442▲33.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $291,656▲10.5% | $267,187▲12.1% | $96,679▲33.9% | $97,128▲34.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $263,917▲57.7% | $238,358▲23.6% | $72,210▲47.0% | $72,210▲47.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $167,350▲62.7% | $192,796▲236% | $49,116▼34.1% | $49,116▼34.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $102,846▲2.2% | $57,322▼45.5% | $74,562▲163% | $74,562▲163% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $100,673▼29.0% | $105,123▼28.6% | $28,304▼13.6% | $28,314▼13.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $141,866▲35.9% | $147,292▲60.2% | $32,754▼14.2% | $32,756▼14.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $104,362▲218% | $91,963▲108% | $38,180▲863% | $38,206▲821% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $32,824 | $44,210 | $3,966 | $4,149 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $214K total
9 grants to About-face Media Literacy Inc totaling $214K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth development | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth development | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth development | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth development | 2020 | $15,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $6,383 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $6,383 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $26,228 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth development | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Human services | 2018 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is About-face Media Literacy Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. About-face Media Literacy Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-2768240, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is About-face Media Literacy Inc's EIN?
- About-face Media Literacy Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-2768240.
- How much revenue does About-face Media Literacy Inc report?
- About-face Media Literacy Inc reported $293,806 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does About-face Media Literacy Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades About-face Media Literacy Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for About-face Media Literacy Inc (EIN 26-2768240) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.