Media Bridges Inc is located in Davis, CA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Media Bridges Inc 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, Media Bridges Inc generated $68.0 in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (73.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $67.3k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE NON COMMERCIAL TELEVISION PROGRAMS, VIDEOS AND OTHER MATERIALS WHICH HAVE AS THEIR PRIMARY GOAL PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING 2021, MEDIA BRIDGES, INC. (MBI) PROJECTS WERE:1. MINETA LEGACY PROJECT: MBI CONTINUED AS FISCAL AGENT FOR THIS PROJECT. BASED ON THE TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY, NORMAN MINETA AND HIS LEGACY: AN AMERICAN STORY, THE EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT AND WEBSITE WERE LAUNCHED IN FALL 2020, AND 2021 WAS SPENT PROMOTING IT AND URGING TEACHERS TO CARRY IT. 2. VANISHING CHINATOWN: THE WORLD OF THE MAYS PHOTO STUDIO: MBI BECAME THE FISCAL AGENT FOR THE EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT OF THIS PROJECT. MBI REAFFIRMED ITS WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE STANFORD PROGRAM ON INTERNATIONAL AND CROSS-CULTURAL EDUCATION (SPICE), WHICH WILL BE CONTRACTED TO WRITE THE TEACHERS GUIDE. MBI CONTINUED TO SEEK FUNDING THROUGH GRANTS. 3. STORIES AND LEGACIES: THIS PROJECT WAS PUT ON HOLD IN 2020 DUE TO THE PANDEMIC AND REMAINED ON HOLD THROUGH 2021 DUE TO THE ON-AND-OFF NATURE OF WORK AT STANFORD. IT IS EXPECTED TO RESUME IN 2022 4. FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE: THE CORAM NOBIS CASES: THIS PROJECT WAS PUT ON HOLD DURING 2021 DUE TO THE PANDEMIC AND THE UNCERTAIN NATURE OF DISTRIBUTION DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gayle Yamada CEO | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Darryl Compton Board President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Catchings Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Ohsawa Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $68 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $68 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $68 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $80 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,175 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $138 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $104 |
Total functional expenses | $67,277 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $75,421 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $75,421 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $75,421 |
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 | $75,421 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Media Bridges Inc has recieved totaling $26.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $26 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Film Independent Inc Los Angeles, CA | $7,465,634 | $11,527,723 |
Array Alliance Inc Encino, CA | $23,025,170 | $9,034,009 |
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Inc Santa Barbara, CA | $7,671,000 | $6,230,884 |
California Film Institute San Rafael, CA | $8,333,182 | $5,073,101 |
National Film Preserve Ltd Berkeley, CA | $40,155,231 | $15,232,996 |
Bfca Los Angeles, CA | $405,968 | $4,064,869 |
San Francisco Film Society San Francisco, CA | $2,689,392 | $4,948,774 |
Outfest Los Angeles, CA | $414,961 | $3,920,238 |
Bay Area Video Coalition Inc San Francisco, CA | $1,856,423 | $3,177,189 |
American Cinematheque Los Angeles, CA | $27,763,140 | $2,833,838 |
Forward Impact Los Angeles, CA | $1,099,494 | $2,810,551 |
Step Up Womens Network Los Angeles, CA | $3,610,439 | $2,970,827 |