Medium Photography
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Medium Photography is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 2016, with $114,869 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5319 Ogden St, San Diego, CA, 92105 EIN 81-1590556 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2023)
$115K
▼ 3.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$103K
Net assets
$31K
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 Medium Photography— 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 rating4 mo reserves · +10% 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 Medium Photography: 4 mo reserves · +10% 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 Medium Photography— 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 Medium Photography: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5319 Ogden St, San Diego, CA, 92105
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $66K (FY2016) to $115K (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $31K
Operating margin
10.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$31K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$31K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $114,869▼3.3% | $103,119▼6.9% | $31,333▲60.0% | $31,333▲60.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $118,733▲16.2% | $110,710▲13.8% | $19,583▼72.4% | $19,583▼72.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $102,182▲16.4% | $97,276▲123% | $70,958▲7.4% | $70,958▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $87,799▼2.2% | $43,579▼52.7% | $66,052▲203% | $66,052▲203% | 990 |
| 2019 | $89,757▲6.7% | $92,108▲24.5% | $21,832▼9.7% | $21,832▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $84,117▲10.2% | $73,993▲5.6% | $24,183▲72.0% | $24,183▲72.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $76,299▲14.9% | $70,052▲19.6% | $14,059▲80.0% | $14,059▲80.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $66,407 | $58,595 | $7,812 | $7,812 | 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 · $5,000 total
1 grant to Medium Photography totaling $5,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia College Chicago | Support of community | 2016 | $5,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Medium Photography a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Medium Photography is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-1590556, based in San Diego, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Medium Photography's EIN?
- Medium Photography's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-1590556.
- How much revenue does Medium Photography report?
- Medium Photography reported $114,869 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Medium Photography have?
- CharityIndex grades Medium Photography B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Medium Photography (EIN 81-1590556) 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.