WALKING IRIS MEDIA

EIN: 273712050 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Total Revenue
$1,858,706
Total Expenses
$1,133,462
Total Assets
$1,904,982
Net Assets
$1,895,918
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
SUNG-CHANG LEO CHIANG
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WALKING IRIS MEDIA, founded in 2010, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 20% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $725K, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

TO PRODUCE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTARY MOTIONS PICTURES AND OTHER MEDIA

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,121,343

IN 2023 WALKING IRIS MEDIA'S PROGRAM A-DOC PRODUCED 15 SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILMS BY ASIAN AMERICAN FILMMAKERS ABOUT THE COVID EXPERIENCE OF VARIOUS ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES THAT WERE SHOWN ON PUBLIC...

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IN 2023 WALKING IRIS MEDIA'S PROGRAM A-DOC PRODUCED 15 SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILMS BY ASIAN AMERICAN FILMMAKERS ABOUT THE COVID EXPERIENCE OF VARIOUS ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES THAT WERE SHOWN ON PUBLIC TELEVISION AND MADE AVAILABLE FREE ON YOUTUBE. WALKING IRIS MEDIA ORGANIZED SEVERAL PANELS ABOUT DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING AND DISTRIBUTION THAT WERE FREE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ATTEND. WALKING IRIS MEDIA ALSO HOSTED WORKSHOPS TO IMPROVE THE SKILLS OF EMERGING FILMMAKERS OF COLOR.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,720,107
Program Service Revenue $89,588
Investment Income $49,011
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,858,706

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,303
Salaries & Benefits $692,219
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,121,343
Other Expenses $420,940
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,133,462

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,858,706 $1,552,281 +0.2%
Expenses $1,133,462 $1,680,603 -0.3%
Net Income $725,244 $-128,322 -6.7%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
4
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$36,000
Total Directors
5
$36,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUNG-CHANG LEO CHIANG PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$36,000 $0 $36,000
JENNIFER CHANG FINANCIAL AD N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HIRO SHIMOZATO SECRETARY N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW FRANKLIN SMITH TREASURER N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LIAM WILLIAMS ASSOCIATE DI N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,858,706 $1,133,462 $1,904,982 $725,244
2022 $1,552,281 $1,680,603 $1,184,894 $-128,322
2021 $1,817,146 $1,546,272 $1,320,163 $270,874
2020 $1,510,802 $667,613 $1,086,705 $843,189
2019 $431,799 $562,333 $235,879 $-130,534
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