Media Impact Funders Inc
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Media Impact Funders Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 2008, with $1,858,813 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
6024 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128 EIN 26-1948166 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.9M
▲ 52.9% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.6M
Net assets
$807K
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 Media Impact Funders 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 rating6 mo reserves · +13% 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 Impact Funders Inc: 6 mo reserves · +13% 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 Media Impact Funders 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 Media Impact Funders Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 6024 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $650K (FY2013) to $1.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $160KNet assets $807K
Operating margin
12.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$967K
Total liabilities
$160K
Net assets
$807K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,858,813▲52.9% | $1,621,909▲0.2% | $806,770▲41.6% | $966,739▲28.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,215,445▲21.3% | $1,618,560▲13.3% | $569,866▼41.4% | $752,280▼29.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,001,605▼26.2% | $1,428,779▲53.0% | $972,981▼25.3% | $1,060,872▼21.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,357,569▲69.5% | $933,859▲14.3% | $1,302,130▲48.2% | $1,344,528▲51.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $801,120▼15.5% | $816,989▼11.0% | $878,420▼1.8% | $885,006▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $948,310▼10.5% | $918,292▲3.0% | $894,289▲3.5% | $916,245▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,060,031▲63.1% | $891,679▲8.1% | $864,271▲24.2% | $897,565▲27.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $649,768▼13.1% | $824,826▲16.4% | $695,919▼20.1% | $704,316▼22.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $747,450▼41.6% | $708,487▲11.3% | $870,977▲4.7% | $907,512▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,279,450▲218% | $636,803▲7.7% | $832,014▲339% | $848,168▲246% | 990 |
| 2014 | $402,624▼38.0% | $591,495▲12.9% | $189,367▼49.9% | $245,318▼37.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $649,886 | $523,955▲24.7% | $378,238▲49.9% | $392,438▲35.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $420,197▲1.1% | $252,307▲160% | $288,932▲123% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $415,811 | $97,113 | $129,547 | 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 · $323K total
18 grants to Media Impact Funders Inc totaling $323K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Media impact funders support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Henry J Kaiser Family Foundation | Leadership transition support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| California Healthcare Foundation | January - december 2025 membership | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $25,500 |
| California Healthcare Foundation | January 2023-december 2024 membership | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Sponsorship | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,250 |
| California Healthcare Foundation | 2022 membership | 2021 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $10,400 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Support for facilitating media funders | 2020 | $7,500 |
| California Healthcare Foundation | 2021 membership | 2020 | $7,500 |
| California Healthcare Foundation | 2020 membership | 2019 | $7,500 |
| Tides Foundation | General support | 2018 | $50,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Arts, culture and humanities | 2018 | $21,650 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Media Impact Funders Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Media Impact Funders Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-1948166, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Media Impact Funders Inc's EIN?
- Media Impact Funders Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-1948166.
- How much revenue does Media Impact Funders Inc report?
- Media Impact Funders Inc reported $1,858,813 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Media Impact Funders Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Media Impact Funders Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Media Impact Funders Inc (EIN 26-1948166) 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.