Multimedia Resources and Training Institute
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Youth are empowered to act as community advocates by learning digital photography, video production, digital imaging, journalism and documentary practices in interviewing, investigation, storytelling, and writing.
- Income
- $317,910
- Spending
- $348,782
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 7.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 84%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 47% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $65,000 spent. Yesler Young Media Makers Summer Program 1. The MMRTI Summer Young Media Makers Program, supported by the Seattle Housing Authority and Seattle University, provided paid internships for 45 middle school students and employed 12 mentors. Interns earned $1,200-$1,400 depending on age, and mentors were paid $20/hour over six weeks, with a total program cost of approximately $73,000. Participants learned video production, photography, interviewing, editing, research, and script writing. This summer, interns created 13 short documentaries addressing community issues impacting young people.
- $40,000 spent. Digital Navigator, SHA and City of Seattle 2. The Digital Navigator project, funded by the Seattle Housing Authority and the City of Seattle, has supported approximately 1,200 low-income residents at Yesler, Lake City, and North Seattle with essential digital equity services. These services include digital navigator assistance, technical support, digital skills training for 150 adults, and access to computer labs for internet use. The project also helped residents-especially older adults and BIPOC community members-enroll in low-cost internet programs. Funding of about $55,000 supported instructors, digital navigators, open lab assistants, and the purchase of necessary equipment access through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and $80,000.00 worth of computer was purchased for training purpose and over 100 laptops were given to those people who need computers most.
- $35,000 spent. Yesler Terrace After-School 3. The Yesler Terrace After-School Program, funded by the Best Starts for Kids program through Schools Out Washington, supported 15 young people during the school year and 20 students during the summer. The program provided homework assistance and taught leadership skills, civic engagement, visual communication, mentorship, and teamwork to youth ages 8-13. The annual $46,000 funding supports instructors, assistant instructors, mentors, and the purchase of supplies and materials.
- $208,782 spent. Other Expenses
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on September 15, 2021.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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