Center For Media and Democracy Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Center For Media and Democracy Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Madison, Wisconsin, registered in 1994, with $929,660 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 259010, Madison, WI, 53725 EIN 39-1777402 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$930K
▼ 48.2% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$2.5M
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.
C+
—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 Center For Media and Democracy Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating28 mo reserves · -16% 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 Center For Media and Democracy Inc: 28 mo reserves · -16% margin earns a C+ 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 Center For Media and Democracy 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 Center For Media and Democracy Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 259010, Madison, WI, 53725
- City
- Madison
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Media & Communications
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $871K (FY2013) to $930K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $51KNet assets $2.5M
Operating margin
-16.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.6M
Total liabilities
$51K
Net assets
$2.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $929,660▼48.2% | $1,079,913▲0.6% | $2,510,283▼5.6% | $2,561,774▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,793,730▲57.3% | $1,073,976▲31.1% | $2,660,536▲37.1% | $2,711,432▲36.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,140,052▼39.9% | $819,340▲20.5% | $1,940,782▲19.8% | $1,991,473▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,898,218▲129% | $680,065▲1.9% | $1,620,070▲303% | $1,670,070▲237% | 990 |
| 2020 | $829,683▼18.3% | $667,430▼13.7% | $401,917▲67.7% | $495,164▲31.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,015,543▲40.6% | $773,352▼7.6% | $239,664▲9584% | $377,848▲103% | 990 |
| 2018 | $722,372▼57.2% | $837,074▼54.6% | -$2,527▼102% | $186,069▼39.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,686,834▼3.8% | $1,843,241▲2.6% | $114,569▼57.7% | $308,229▼27.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,752,757▲11.7% | $1,796,051▲10.4% | $270,976▼13.8% | $422,695▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,569,170▲31.1% | $1,626,803▲61.5% | $314,270▼15.5% | $379,260▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,196,986▲37.5% | $1,007,545▼3.9% | $371,903▲104% | $402,123▲99.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $870,545 | $1,048,663▲11.8% | $182,462▼49.4% | $201,223▼48.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $938,399▲9.3% | $360,580▼35.8% | $393,453▼30.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $858,883▲38.1% | $561,756▲1.1% | $569,708▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $621,886 | $555,899 | $562,562 | 990 |
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 · $2.2M total
48 grants to Center For Media and Democracy Inc totaling $2.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Project Inc | General support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Sunrise Project Inc | General support | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $39,275 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Proteus Fund Inc | Democracy | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Project support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Proteus Fund Inc | Democracy | 2023 | $25,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | General operating | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2022 | $150,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $58,125 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Project support | 2022 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For Media and Democracy Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For Media and Democracy Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-1777402, based in Madison, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For Media and Democracy Inc's EIN?
- Center For Media and Democracy Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-1777402.
- How much revenue does Center For Media and Democracy Inc report?
- Center For Media and Democracy Inc reported $929,660 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center For Media and Democracy Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For Media and Democracy Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center For Media and Democracy Inc (EIN 39-1777402) 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.