Center For Asian American Media
- Assets
- $7.0m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 12/1981
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 94-2801493
Organization Overview
Center For Asian American Media is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Center For Asian American Media employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Asian American Media 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 09/2021, Center For Asian American Media generated $6.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.1% per year over the past 6 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 2015, Center For Asian American Media has awarded 91 individual grants totaling $2,472,376. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESENT STORIES THAT CONVEY THE RICHNESS AND DIVERSITY OF ASIAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCES TO THE BROADEST AUDIENCE POSSIBLE. THE CENTER DOES THIS BY FUNDING, PRODUCING, DISTRIBUTING, AND EXHIBITING FILMS, TELEVISION, LIVE PERFORMANCES AND DIGITAL MEDIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CAAM SELECTED 36 PROJECTS THAT WERE FUNDED THROUGH OUR OPEN CALL FOR PRODUCTION FUNDING. THE SELECTED FILMS ARE TIMELY AND REPRESENT ISSUES OF NATIONAL AND GLOBAL IMPORTANCE BY ASIAN AMERICAN FILMMAKERS. CAAM ALSO CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF ASIAN AMERICAN FILMMAKER TALENT THROUGH FELLOWSHIP AND MENTORSHIP ACTIVITIES.
CAAM PRESENTED MORE THAN 30 HOURS OF PUBLIC MEDIA BROADCAST PROGRAMS TO A CUMULATIVE AUDIENCE OF OVER 10 MILLION VIEWERS. THIS HIGH QUALITY ASIAN AMERICAN PROGRAMING GARNERED NUMEROUS AWARDS.
IN MAY, 2021, CAAM PRESENTED ITS 39TH SAN FRANCISCO CAAMFEST FILM FESTIVAL. THIS YEAR'S VIRTUAL FESTIVAL PRESENTED ASIAN AMERICAN FILMS, DOCUMENTARIES AND NARRATIVES, FEATURES, TO A TOTAL AUDIENCE OF OVER 10,000. THE FESTIVAL ALSO FEATURED NUMEROUS PANELS, WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER PROGRAMMING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Gong Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $107,750 |
Dipti Ghosh Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Myong Leigh Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Johnnie D Giles Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vincent Pan Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephanie Wei Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $317,300 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,152,459 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $647 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,469,759 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $652,862 |
| Investment income | $6,368 |
| 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 | $6,137,998 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $652,376 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $42,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $107,750 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,694 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $888,632 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $108,165 |
| Payroll taxes | $83,494 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $80,881 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,157 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $386,731 |
| Advertising and promotion | $155,244 |
| Office expenses | $6,046 |
| Information technology | $14,964 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $178,189 |
| Travel | $2,615 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $175 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $901 |
| Insurance | $44,229 |
| All other expenses | $7,816 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,030,459 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,936,050 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,402,277 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $562,072 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $330,980 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $549,334 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $58,634 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $87,396 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $92,553 |
| Total assets | $7,019,296 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $118,329 |
| Grants payable | $262,276 |
| 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 | $282,205 |
| Total liabilities | $662,810 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,163,919 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,192,567 |
| 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 | $7,019,296 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Asian American Media has awarded $652,376 in support to 29 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FILM EXCHANGE PURPOSE: Filmmaker award | $100,000 |
CHOL SOO LEE DOCUMENTARY LLC PURPOSE: Filmmaker award | $83,376 |
Long Island City, NY PURPOSE: Filmmaker award | $60,000 |
SHJ PRODUCTIONS LLC PURPOSE: Filmmaker award | $40,000 |
Pleasant Hill, CA PURPOSE: Filmmaker award | $40,000 |
SPIRITED FILMS LLC PURPOSE: Filmmaker award | $30,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 24 grants that Center For Asian American Media has recieved totaling $1,548,848.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wallace H Coulter Foundation Miami, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $175,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $175,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $175,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $166,700 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $140,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Center For The Collaborative Classroom Alameda, CA | $27,743,663 | $25,227,880 |
Rest Of World Media Inc Menlo Park, CA | $7,722,872 | $6,954,014 |
Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation North Hollywood, CA | $41,276,361 | $3,404,719 |
Honolulu Civil Beat Inc Honolulu, HI | $3,542,480 | $4,574,284 |
Cityside Journalism Initiative Berkeley, CA | $1,452,372 | $3,671,033 |
China Digital Times Inc Berkeley, CA | $583,424 | $3,143,749 |
Independent Arts & Media San Francisco, CA | $1,765,650 | $3,883,542 |
Center For Asian American Media San Francisco, CA | $7,019,296 | $6,137,998 |
Pangea Foundation San Diego, CA | $78,972 | $2,732,387 |
Words Of Peace International Westlake Village, CA | $2,861,507 | $4,186,143 |
The Social Justice Foundation Thousand Oaks, CA | $195,044 | $2,658,674 |
Na Leo O Hawaii Inc Hilo, HI | $11,021,872 | $2,109,553 |