Media & Policy Center Foundation of California
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Media & Policy Center Foundation of California is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Monica, California, registered in 2004, with $77,918 in FY2021 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
1434 18th St Frnt, Santa Monica, CA, 90404 EIN 52-2404670 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2021)
$78K
▼ 23.3% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2021)
$81K
Net assets
-$121K
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.
F
—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 Media & Policy Center Foundation of California— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -4% 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 Media & Policy Center Foundation of California: 0 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a F 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 Media & Policy Center Foundation of California— 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 Media & Policy Center Foundation of California: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1434 18th St Frnt, Santa Monica, CA, 90404
- City
- Santa Monica
- State
- California
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Media & Communications
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $138K (FY2014) to $78K (FY2021) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2021)
Liabilities $124KNet assets -$121K
Operating margin
-3.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2,977
Total liabilities
$124K
Net assets
-$121K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $77,918▼23.3% | $80,677▼20.2% | -$121,242▼2.3% | $2,977▼48.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $101,560▼42.6% | $101,068▼73.1% | -$118,483▲0.4% | $5,736▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $177,063▼79.5% | $375,264▼48.5% | -$118,975▼250% | $5,244▼97.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $862,120▲106% | $728,849▲0.3% | $79,226▲247% | $193,445▲668% | 990 |
| 2017 | $418,887▼45.8% | $726,611▲60.5% | -$54,045▼121% | $25,174▼92.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $772,818▲265% | $452,814▲180% | $253,679▲482% | $332,898▲2876% | 990 |
| 2015 | $211,808▲53.2% | $161,962▲8.3% | -$66,325▲42.9% | $11,186▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $138,280 | $149,584 | -$116,171 | $9,341 | 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 · $105K total
4 grants to Media & Policy Center Foundation of California totaling $105K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Tr | Culture & arts | 2019 | $20,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Urban affairs | 2018 | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | To support opioid epidemic documentary | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Arts and humanities | 2016 | $50,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Media & Policy Center Foundation of California a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Media & Policy Center Foundation of California is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-2404670, based in Santa Monica, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Media & Policy Center Foundation of California's EIN?
- Media & Policy Center Foundation of California's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-2404670.
- How much revenue does Media & Policy Center Foundation of California report?
- Media & Policy Center Foundation of California reported $77,918 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Media & Policy Center Foundation of California have?
- CharityIndex grades Media & Policy Center Foundation of California F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Media & Policy Center Foundation of California (EIN 52-2404670) 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.