The Center for Media Justice
Our mission is to build a powerful movement for a more just and participatory media and digital world, with human rights for all.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.5M
-1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$6K
-97.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
-87.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-78.1% YoY
About The Center for Media Justice
Based on IRS filings
The Center for Media Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $212K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,538,252 | $6,663,739 | $7,326,196 |
| Revenue | $4,250,232 | $3,618,412 | $4,316,153 |
| Expenses | $4,356,129 | $4,327,308 | $2,743,309 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $211,707 | $95,886 | $2,975 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Equalhealth Inc ($6,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Equalhealth Inc Brookline, MA | MJ Network Fellowship | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Renderos | Executive Dir. | 40 | $163,667 |
| Shubha Balabaer | Operations Dir. | 40 | $114,015 |
| Teresa Basilio | Network Director | 40 | $113,967 |
| Eteng Ettah | Narrative Director | 40 | $114,304 |
| Malkia Devich-Cyril | Senior Fellow | 40 | $128,523 |
| Myaisha Hayes | Campaigns Director | 40 | $118,533 |
| Joseph Torres | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Jumana Musa | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Payal Patel | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Angella Bellota | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Andrea Figueroa | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Daniel Carrillo | Board Member | 1 | — |
| DeMarcus Akeem Suggs | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Gabriella Anas Deal-Mrquez | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Joseph Bateman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Venita Griffin | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Vickie Suggs-Jones | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Center for Media Justice?
The Center for Media Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $6.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Center for Media Justice?
As of 2024, The Center for Media Justice holds $6.5M in total assets with $4.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $6K in 2024.
Where does The Center for Media Justice operate?
The Center for Media Justice has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does The Center for Media Justice award?
In 2024, The Center for Media Justice awarded 1 grants totaling $6K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Center for Media Justice's EIN?
The Center for Media Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0520981. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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