Headfirst Arts & Media Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Headfirst Arts & Media Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in El Cerrito, California, registered in 2013, with $266,085 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
7128 Plank Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530 EIN 46-2843898 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$266K
▲ 14.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$345K
Net assets
$491K
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.
D
—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 Headfirst Arts & Media Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -30% 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 Headfirst Arts & Media Inc: 17 mo reserves · -30% margin earns a D 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 Headfirst Arts & Media Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Headfirst Arts & Media Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 7128 Plank Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530
- City
- El Cerrito
- State
- California
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Media & Communications
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $140K (FY2015) to $266K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $491K
Operating margin
-29.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$491K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$491K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $266,085▲14.4% | $345,292▲16.3% | $491,087▼9.1% | $491,087▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $232,602▼51.6% | $297,013▼19.8% | $540,013▼4.2% | $540,013▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $480,758▲292% | $370,145▲60.1% | $563,661▲13.3% | $563,661▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $122,631▼59.7% | $231,137▼14.4% | $497,671▼17.9% | $497,671▼17.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $304,324▼28.5% | $270,003▲24.2% | $606,177▲6.0% | $606,177▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $425,660▲75.8% | $217,440▲16.5% | $571,856▲92.9% | $571,856▲92.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $242,193▼13.8% | $186,674▲59.2% | $296,451▲23.0% | $296,451▲23.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $280,839▲101% | $117,279▲34.0% | $240,932▲211% | $240,932▲211% | 990 |
| 2015 | $139,595 | $87,508 | $77,372 | $77,372 | 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 · $66K total
2 grants to Headfirst Arts & Media Inc totaling $66K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conference On Jewish Material Claims Against Germany | See part iv. | 2020 | $36,000 |
| Conference On Jewish Material Claims Against Germany | See part iv | 2017 | $30,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Headfirst Arts & Media Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Headfirst Arts & Media Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-2843898, based in El Cerrito, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Headfirst Arts & Media Inc's EIN?
- Headfirst Arts & Media Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-2843898.
- How much revenue does Headfirst Arts & Media Inc report?
- Headfirst Arts & Media Inc reported $266,085 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Headfirst Arts & Media Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Headfirst Arts & Media Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Headfirst Arts & Media Inc (EIN 46-2843898) 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.