Ripple Effect Images is located in Reston, VA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (Q99) the organization is classified as: International, Foreign Affairs & National Security N.E.C., under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ripple Effect Images employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ripple Effect Images is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Ripple Effect Images generated $411.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $397.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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RIPPLE EFFECT IMAGES' MISSION IS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDING BY HARNESSING THE POWER OF VISUAL STORYTELLING TO HELP SCALE SOLUTIONS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN GLOBALLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RIPPLE EFFECT IMAGES HARNESSES THE POWER OF VISUAL STORYTELLING TO HELP SCALE SOLUTIONS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS GLOBALLY. WE IDENTIFY BEST PRACTICE AID PROGRAMS AND DOCUMENT THEIR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS. WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY TEAM OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC FILMAKERS THAT INCLUDES EMMY, PULITZER, AND WORLD PRESS AWARD WINNERS, AND A RECIPIENT OF THE NATIONAL HUMANITIES MEDAL, RIPPLE EFFECT IMAGES ACTS AS A MULTIPLIER FOR OUR AID PARTNERS TO CREATE WORLD CLASS VISUAL ASSETS THAT DRIVE SIGNIFICANT FUNDING TO AID PROGRAMS. IN THE FIRST SIX YEARS OUR AID PARTNERS REPORTED RAISING MORE THAN 10 MILLION DOLLARS USING OUR STORIES AND FILMS. AT A TIME WHEN MAINSTREAM MEDIA HAS BECOME MOSTLY REACTIVE WE SHINE A LIGHT ON ISSUES THAT IMPACT POOR WOMEN EVERY DAY YET ARE RARELY REPORTED. WE THEN PROACTIVELY PUSH THESE STORIES OUT ACROSS A VIBRANT SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM VIA MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS, PUBLICATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Elizabeth Bloomfield Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $130,052 |
Jose Corbella Creative Director | Officer | 40 | $104,328 |
Annie Griffiths Founder | Officer | 40 | $52 |
Michelle Pohlad Board Chair Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeanne Farr Board Chair President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jose Zamora Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $70,646 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $253,746 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $324,392 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $86,304 |
Investment income | $386 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $411,082 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $248,537 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,860 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $17,930 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,510 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,334 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,290 |
Office expenses | $51 |
Information technology | $6,090 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,235 |
Travel | $69 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $499 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,148 |
Insurance | $3,866 |
All other expenses | $1,795 |
Total functional expenses | $397,295 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $93,161 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $138,171 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,537 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $1,000 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $233,869 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $233,869 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $233,869 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ripple Effect Images has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Isabel Allende Foundation Sausalito, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $20,000 |
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