Center For Media Justice
- Assets
- $7.3m
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 04/2009
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 30-0520981
Organization Overview
Center For Media Justice is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Center For Media Justice employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Media Justice 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 06/2022, Center For Media Justice generated $4.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.3% 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.
Since 2020, Center For Media Justice has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $297,750. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD A POWERFUL MOVEMENT FOR A MORE JUST AND PARTICIPATORY MEDIA AND DIGITAL WORLD WITH RACIAL EQUITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN FY22, MEDIAJUSTICE SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED TO CONVERT A TEMPORARY BROADBAND SUBSIDY PROGRAM INTO A PERMANENT BENEFIT FOR LOW-INCOME AMERICANS, LAUNCHED A TRAINING FELLOWSHIP FOR YOUNG MEDIA ACTIVISTS, PRODUCED A WEBSERIES ON BLACK PEOPLE'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNET, PUBLISHED A TOOLKIT ON ELECTRONIC MONITORING, AND SUSTAINED A DUES PAYING MEMBERSHIP OF 80 ORGANIZATIONS AND AN ONLINE ACTION LIST OF OVER 32,000 EMAILABLE CONTACTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Malkia Cyril Mj Senior Fellow | 40 | $112,492 | |
Steven Renderos Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $99,994 |
Jumana Musa Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sheri Sage Crump Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Payal Patel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pia Infante Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,310,514 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,310,514 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,400 |
| Investment income | $2,975 |
| 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 | $4,316,153 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $50,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $127,274 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,455 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,353,524 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,202 |
| Other employee benefits | $137,427 |
| Payroll taxes | $113,763 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,010 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $103,954 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $49,500 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $527,655 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,580 |
| Office expenses | $35,163 |
| Information technology | $83,144 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $47,194 |
| Travel | $8,012 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $29,388 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,470 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,743,309 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,860,971 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $415,650 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,436 |
| 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 | $47,139 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,326,196 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $191,379 |
| 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 | $191,379 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,937,458 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,197,359 |
| 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 | $7,326,196 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Media Justice has awarded $260,750 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: Disinformation Defense | $50,000 |
Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: COVID Relief,Disinformation Defense | $43,500 |
San Jose, CA PURPOSE: Disinformation Defense | $25,000 |
LINE BREAK MEDIA PURPOSE: General & Disinformation Defense | $21,750 |
Whitesburg, KY PURPOSE: Disinformation Defense & General | $20,500 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: General & Disinformation Defense | $20,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Center For Media Justice has recieved totaling $2,405,842.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $210,000 |
The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT IMMIGRANTS AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR FROM ONLINE HARASSMENT AND MEDIA MANIPULATION. | $200,000 |
The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Helping Ourselves Pursue Enrichment Inc Tucson, AZ | $6,867,113 | $8,019,048 |
Shared Ascent Fund Sacramento, CA | $4,357,054 | $8,676,213 |
Youth Rights & Justice Portland, OR | $2,909,833 | $4,327,492 |
Public Defender Of Marion Countyinc Salem, OR | $1,209,671 | $3,361,687 |
Center For Media Justice Oakland, CA | $7,326,196 | $4,316,153 |
San Francisco Vs Big Tobacco A Coalition Of Doctors Parents And C Sacramento, CA | $1,415,390 | $2,648,796 |
Ear Foundation Of Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $629,061 | $726,252 |
Latino Resource Organization Inc Los Angeles, CA | $503,168 | $935,012 |
Foundation For Womens Leadership & Empowerment Las Vegas, NV | $1,784,631 | $597,008 |
Dont Shoot Portland Portland, OR | $1,346,377 | $1,960,193 |
Institute For A Progressive Nevada Henderson, NV | $576,578 | $806,514 |
Great Leaders Strong Schools Phoenix, AZ | $143,622 | $781,161 |