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Mastermedia International

Serving media leaders since 1985

two stars

78.07

P.O. Box 7520 Redlands, CA 92375
tel: (800) 552-1248   Web Site
EIN: 33-0104548

Board Leadership
Bill Ewing
Board Chairman

CEO
Dan Rupple
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 78.07 two stars
  Financial 72.87 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 85.00 three stars
This rating was published 11/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Mastermedia International is a media organization committed to serving media leaders with professional consulting regarding America's Christian market and personal counsel concerning issues of faith. Since 1985, Mastermedia has provided counsel, research, and bridges of communication for executives from over 400 media companies worldwide on a variety of issues concerning the relationship between faith and media. Mastermedia's clients include decision-makers from ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, Disney, DreamWorks SKG, Sony, Paramount, Time Warner, AT&T, Hearst Corporation, MTV, Paxson Communications, Sesame Workshop, and Nielsen Media Research.

Mastermedia International is a media organization committed to serving media leaders with professional consulting regarding America's Christian market and personal counsel concerning issues of faith. Since 1985, Mastermedia has provided counsel, research, and bridges of communication for executives from over 400 media companies worldwide on a variety of issues concerning the relationship between faith and media. Mastermedia's clients include decision-makers from ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, Disney, DreamWorks SKG, Sony, Paramount, Time Warner, AT&T, Hearst Corporation, MTV, Paxson Communications, Sesame Workshop, and Nielsen Media Research.

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Financial

two stars

72.87

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

85.00

This rating was published 11/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 68.8%
  Administrative Expenses 21.9%
  Fundraising Expenses 9.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.08
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.32
  Program Expenses Growth -18.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 14.4%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Mastermedia International on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Mastermedia International on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Mastermedia International (CA) 78.07 two stars
Entrust (CO) 97.17 four stars
Prager University Foundation (CA) 91.03 four stars
West Michigan Youth for Christ (MI) 85.10 three stars
CRISTA Ministries (WA) 88.17 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,146,390
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,146,390
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $1,146,390
   Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,146,390
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $565,739
   Administrative Expenses $142,474
   Fundraising Expenses $61,504
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $769,717
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $376,673
   
Net Assets $388,278

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Due to an error on this organization's Form 990, we are unable to display program information.

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-12 11/01/2020 78.07 two stars
2018-12 03/01/2020 70.07 two stars
2017-12 10/01/2019 71.68 two stars
2017-12 09/03/2019 71.39 two stars
2017-12 03/01/2019 70.76 two stars
2016-12 04/01/2018 74.23 two stars
2015-12 09/01/2017 68.14 one star
2015-12 07/01/2017 67.51 one star
2015-12 06/01/2017 65.25 one star
2014-12 06/01/2016 60.57 one star
 
CN 2.0
2013-12 08/01/2015 56.05 one star
2012-12 05/01/2014 57.40 one star
2011-12 07/01/2013 59.88 one star
2010-12 03/01/2012 60.36 one star
2009-12 09/20/2011 58.66 one star
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 03/01/2011 47.63 zero star
2008-12 04/01/2010 56.10 one star
2007-12 02/01/2009 75.41 two stars
2006-12 02/01/2008 79.58 two stars
2005-12 12/15/2006 74.30 two stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 33-0104548
Name in IRS Master File MASTERMEDIA INTERNATIONAL
NTEE Code A30
NTEE Classification Media, Communications Organizations
NTEE Type Arts, Culture and Humanities
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (320) Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date November, 1985
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2018
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$78,760 10.23% Dan Rupple President, CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Mastermedia International (CA) 78.07 two stars
Alpha USA (IL) 90.15 four stars
Rocketown of Middle Tennessee (TN) 87.72 three stars
Independent Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown (PA) 95.91 four stars
Prager University Foundation (CA) 91.03 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Mastermedia International
P.O. Box 7520
Redlands, CA 92375
tel: (800) 552-1248
EIN: 33-0104548

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Board Leadership

Bill Ewing
Board Chairman

CEO

Dan Rupple
Chief Executive Officer

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