THE MEDIA AND POLICY CENTER FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA

EIN: 522404670 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SANTA MONICA, CA

Total Revenue
$77,918
Total Expenses
$80,677
Total Assets
$2,977
Net Assets
$-121,242
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
DALE BELL
Phone
3108282966
Tax Period
2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

THE MEDIA AND POLICY CENTER FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA, founded in 2003, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $78K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

THE MEDIA & POLICY CENTER'S PRIMARY GOAL IS TO INFORM, CHALLENGE, AND ULTIMATELY ENGAGE A RESPONSIVE CITIZENRY AND TO ENCOURAGE FULL AND MEANINGFUL DEBATE AND PARTICIPATION ACROSS THE POLITICAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC SPECTRUM. WE ARE WORKING TOWARDS THIS END BY USING OUR MEDIA TALENTS TO CREATE TELEVISED AND COORDINATED MULTI-MEDIA PROJECTS THAT ENLIGHTEN, EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THOSE MEMBERS OF OUR SOCIETY WHO SEEK TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $44,194 Revenue: $77,918

MEDIA & POLICY CENTER FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO EXPLORE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ISSUES OF PUBLIC POLICY,THE ENVIRONMENT, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE ON A STATE, NATIONAL AND GLOBAL...

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MEDIA & POLICY CENTER FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO EXPLORE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ISSUES OF PUBLIC POLICY,THE ENVIRONMENT, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE ON A STATE, NATIONAL AND GLOBAL LEVEL.

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

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Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $41,147
Program Service Revenue $21,129
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $15,642
TOTAL REVENUE $77,918

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $95
Salaries & Benefits $21,882
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $44,194
Other Expenses $58,700
TOTAL EXPENSES $80,677

Year-over-Year Comparison

2021 2020 Change
Revenue $77,918 $101,560 -0.2%
Expenses $80,677 $101,068 -0.2%
Net Income $-2,759 $492 -6.6%
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
6
Independent Members
4
Employees
4
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$10,500
Total Directors
7
$10,500
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HARRY WILAND CO-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER 40.00
Officer Director
$5,250 $0 $5,250
DALE BELL CO-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY 40.00
Officer Director
$5,250 $0 $5,250
DAVID MATTHEW ROSEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRACE FLORES-HUGHES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMMY GREER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISA SHUDOFSKY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD MARBURY DIRECTOR 2.00
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
2021 $77,918 $80,677 $2,977 $-2,759
2020 $101,560 $101,068 $5,736 $492
2019 $177,063 $375,264 $5,244 $-198,201
2018 $862,120 $728,849 $193,445 $133,271
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